Fit Life Hard Truths

Have you been reluctant to jump on the fitness bandwagon because fitness is hard? Want to know just how hard? Here’s a glimpse into the Fit Life:
Fit Life Truth #1 – Exercise Counts: Hit the gym instead of getting extra sleep, watching TV or doing whatever else it is that you’d rather be doing. Do this 3-5 times each week for 30-60 minutes.
Fit Life Truth #2 – Nutrition Counts: Choose meals based on the nutritional makeup rather than following your taste buds. Limit the intake of simple carbohydrates and get lots of protein and fiber in each meal.
Fit Life Truth #3 – Push Harder: Push your body to be stronger, faster and better during each workout–consistently challenge your muscles to do more each day.
That’s just the basics on what it takes to enjoy a fit and healthy body. Pretty hard, right? Now take a look at what the NOT-Fit life looks like.
NOT-Fit Life Truth #1 – Be Sedentary: Spend your spare time being as sedentary as possible. The less that you use your muscles, the more aches, pains and mobility limitations you’ll experience.
NOT-Fit Life Truth #2 – Eat For Taste: Eat whatever sounds and tastes good. The human palate is naturally drawn to items that are high in sugar, salt and fat. You’ll find your weight increases, and your energy levels plummet, accordingly.
NOT-Fit Life Truth #3 – Get Comfortable: Your goal is to be comfy. This means use as little muscular strength as you can on a daily basis. When you don’t use your muscles they begin to atrophy (shrink!), leaving you with less lean tissue. Since lean tissue raises your metabolism, a drop in lean tissue means you’ll be burning fewer calories at rest than ever before.
So which life is harder? The Fit Life? Or the NOT-Fit Life? Both of these lifestyles are hard. Which hard would you rather deal with?
Research suggests that those women who choose to live the Fit Life – characterized by a diet rich in fiber, protein, and antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables – greatly reduce their risk of developing breast cancer later in life. In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Miracles Fitness will host a fundraising event on Saturday, Oct. 26. Participate in classes of Zumba, Boot Camp, Cardio Sculpt, and FightFit. Pop in for a cardio or strength workout or stop in and grab a delicious drink at our juice bar. Minimum donation of $10.
Article contributed by Nick Elisano, Director of Fitness at Miracles Fitness. Nick is a Certified Personal Trainer, Level 1 CrossFit Trainer and Sports Conditioning Specialist. For more information about personal fitness and nutrition contact Nick at (609) 886-7070 or at nick@miraclesfitness.com.