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6 TIPS TO LOOK AFTER YOUR BODY WHEN EXERCISING

March 19, 2021

 Regular exercise is good for you. It can help you lose weight and manage your health better, thereby reducing the risk of heart disease, and helping you manage insulin and blood sugar levels more easily. But, if you’re performing an exercise the wrong way or neglecting your body’s needs, you may end up hurting your body instead of helping it.

So, to help you reap all the benefits, here are six tips to look after your body when exercising:

1.     Eat The Right Food & Portion Every Meal

Despite how badly you want candies over healthy food options, try to stay away from the former. Sugar that comes from candies won’t help you get in shape. Even though it’s only a single bar, one will lead to another eventually.

If your sole purpose for exercising is to lose weight or get into shape, you should consume vegetables and fruits. For one, apples can make you feel full for four hours. On the other hand, green veggies, like broccoli and green beans, keep the digestive system running and clean. Furthermore, stick to turkey, chicken, and other lean meats. Seafood like tilapia and shrimp can also be good alternatives. These foods are packed with healthy nutrients and protein that help with muscle building.

Also, make sure to portion what you’re eating. A good metabolism comes from the right portioning of meals. Plan out eating six times in one day with smaller portions instead of eating thrice a day with large meals. This helps you to breathe smoothly when exercising rather than puffing or huffing for air. It’s because you have less food in your digestive system, thus, more energy is utilized during exercise.

2.     Get Enough Sleep

It’s important to get enough sleep to recharge the batteries of the body. Six to eight hours of sleep will keep your body going throughout the day. But, in case you feel tired after coming home from work, it’s highly recommended to take a nap before exercising. Be sure to only nap for 30 minutes as it prevents you from staying up at night.

3.     Warm Up

One of the common mistakes people make when exercising is not warming up. Before your session, be sure to warm up thoroughly and mobilize the parts you’ll be using during your exercise. Moreover, failure to warm up may increase the risk of injury.

Nonetheless, if you think that there’s something wrong with your knees, don’t neglect it and consult an orthopaedic surgeon right away. This is to ensure that your body is in good condition to perform exercises.

4.     Limit Your Exercise To 30-40 Minutes

Some people tend to exercise for several hours in every session to achieve their desired results quickly. But, the truth is that after 40 minutes or even 30 minutes, the benefits aren’t great. If you exercise that long, you’d need to lower the intensity of your exercise. That means you’re spending a lot of time exercising. With that in mind, it’s best to exercise at a higher intensity for a shorter period.

5.     Stay Hydrated

Drinking water is essential to your overall health. Besides, it plays a crucial role in an exercise routine. When you’re sweating too much, you need to ensure your body is hydrated properly since you’re losing water. Furthermore, being hydrated guarantees that your energy level is where it needs to be.

Despite the amount of water that needs to be consumed in a day differs from one person to another, as a general rule, you should aim 50% of your weight in ounces daily. Meaning, if you weigh 200 pounds, try to drink at least 100 ounces of water. Also, if you have dark urine, it probably means you’re not hydrated enough.

So, when you’re exercising, make sure to drink plenty of water.

6.     Drink Shake Before And After Exercise

Taking either a carb or protein shake before and after your workout is a good practice. If you take it before your exercise, it will increase the flow of amino acids to the muscles during a workout, providing the building blocks they need. After your exercise, the shake can stimulate muscle growth.

Conclusion

By following the tips enumerated above, the chances are high that you can make your exercises more effective. You can be able to reap all the benefits exercising has to offer as long as you do this activity correctly and responsibly. However, it should, still, be in your best interest to consult your doctor prior to adopting any exercise or diet routine, especially if you have an existing medical condition, to ensure your safety.

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