A healthy lifestyle keeps you fit

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Have you ever heard the phrase "health is wealth"? 

Would you want to learn how to live a healthy lifestyle or know what it takes to live fit without hitting a fitness gym?

Then this article is right here just for you.

Today we at vintagefingerz blog will be sharing tips to healthy living that aid a fit lifestyle without having to go overboard with fitness gym registration and sessions. The points to be discussed in this article are not to debase the need or necessity of visiting a gym. With that stated, let us begin with a quote from B.K.S. Iyengar, the founder of the style of yoga exercise and considered one of the foremost yoga teachers in the world:

"Health is a state of complete body, mind, and spirit balance. The portal of the soul opens when one is free of bodily limitations and mental distractions." 

What does the term healthy lifestyle mean?

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Have you noticed that the above question means different things when asked to diverse people? It could be based on their belief systems, culture, status, and even their present lifestyle, think about it. You could even send us a comment about what it means to you.

For our discussion, we will define a healthy lifestyle to be a condition of total physical, mental, and social well-being, not only the absence of sickness or illness. This includes eating a well-balanced diet, exercising regularly, abstaining from tobacco and other drugs, and obtaining plenty of rest.

With the definition given above, you might want to ask what are now the benefits of exercising and abstaining among many, from the mentioned vices (in other words, healthy living). We are humans and we all love different things for some reasons best known to us whom other friends might not subscribe to but let us share with you a few benefits.

Here are seven (7) benefits of living healthy: 

Better mood and energy levels

Weight Loss. One of the main reasons people eat a healthy diet is to maintain a healthy weight or to lose weight

Heart Health

Improved memory and brain health

Strong bones and teeth

Saves money

Lengthens lifespan

Perhaps you are wondering how a healthy lifestyle relates to being fit in terms of fitness here is what it is. Fitness refers to the state of being physically fit and healthy and includes characteristics such as mental acuity, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition, and flexibility, among others.

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Nine (9) Benefits of keeping fit:

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reduce your risk of a heart attack 

manage your weight better 

lower your risk of falls 

feel better – with more energy, a better mood, feel more relaxed, and sleep better.

have a lower blood cholesterol level 

lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and some cancers 

have stronger bones, muscles, and joints and a lower risk of developing osteoporosis 

recover better from periods of hospitalization or bed rest 

have lower blood pressure 

Keeping fit isn't expensive so don't get yourself worried about how to achieve a fit and healthy lifestyle considering your financial budget. This day's great applications have been developed such as Fitness Buddy and JEFIT Workout Planner, to keep with your routines within the confines of your home or room.

Don't have a smart device but want to be fit?

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Aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day.

See everyday activities as a good opportunity to be active.

Try to find the time for some regular, vigorous exercise for extra health and fitness benefits.

Minimize the amount of time spent in prolonged sitting and break up long periods of sitting as often as possible.

Yay! Thank you for reading up to this point and we do hope these tips are relevant to you. We would love to hear from you and share your fitness experience with us. Also, don't forget to comment, share, and subscribe to our newsletter. Thanks and see you in the comment section.