Fitness
Losing excess weight sure feels amazing, but health is about more than the number on the scale. By definition, it’s the absence of illness (physical or mental) or injury. But it’s more than this too. It’s about feeling strong and ready to take on anything your heart desires. It’s about having the energy and vitality to go through the day without feeling like your body is letting you down. It is about facing head-on issues that may have prevented you from becoming the best version of yourself.
I strongly believe that good nutrition walks hand-in-hand with regular physical activity, particularly if your goal is to improve your overall wellbeing in the long-term. Still not convinced? Sound research tells us that regular exercise and physical activity can:
Help us reduce our risk of heart disease: exercise strengthens our hearts and improves our circulation. The increased blood flow raises the oxygen levels in our bodies, and this helps lower our risk of heart disease. Regular exercise can also lower blood pressure and triglyceride levels.
Help our bodies manage blood sugar and insulin levels: exercise can lower our blood sugar levels and help insulin work better. This can cut down our risk for metabolic syndrome and related diseases; or help us better manage them.
Improve our mental health and mood: during exercise, our bodies release chemicals that can improve our mood and make us feel more relaxed. Exercise has shown to be an excellent way to help deal with stress and keep depression at bay.
Help us maintain a healthy amount of muscle mass: as we get older, there’s a strong tendency to lose muscle and gain fat mass. A loss of lean muscle means our metabolism also slows down, often leading to weight gain. Exercising can help us maintain or increase our muscle mass and by doing so, improving our metabolism.
Help us make better dietary choices: exercise reduces stress, helps us sleep better, and make us feel good. All of these have shown to reduce our tendency to make poor choices when it comes to food.
Strengthen our bones: like muscle, bone is living tissue that responds to exercise by becoming stronger. Vital at every age for healthy bones, exercise is important for treating and preventing osteoporosis. Regular exercise can help us slow the loss of bone density that comes with age.
Reduce our risk of some cancers: research tells us that exercise has a positive influence in cancer prevention, particularly breast, colorectal and uterine cancers. Mainly because: exercise helps us maintain a healthy weight - being overweight or obese raises our risk for several cancers. Exercise helps our body regulate hormone levels - increased levels of some hormones can increase our cancer risk. Finally, exercise speeds digestion, which may reduce the time that potentially harmful substances are in the colon.
Improve sleep: sleep quality and exercise are closely connected. Studies show that optimizing our exercise routine can potentially help us sleep better, and that getting an adequate amount of sleep may promote healthier physical activity levels during the day.
Increase our chances of living longer: credible studies show that physical activity can reduce our risk of dying early from the leading causes of death, like heart disease and some cancers. Although it’s not just about living longer, but quality of live. Exercise and proper nutrition will go a long way in helping fully enjoy and make the most of your life.
Ready to make a positive change that will have a lasting impact in your quality of life?
As a qualified Personal Trainer (SAFS), I am exceptionally equipped to assist you both with your nutrition and fitness needs. In additional, I hold qualifications in Pilates, CrossFit and Functional Fitness, so I am able to tailor workout plans to your exact requirements and likes.
Fitness Services provided by Viviane Hoeger are QualiCert certified and recognised by most insurance companies. Please check with your insurance provider for specific refund amounts as this will vary according to your plan.