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Elaine Gjonovich contributes her advice in the 'Ask the Experts'
section of Parenting OC August 2009 issue.
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Remember to move, strengthen, stretch, repair
Summer is the season for vacation, barbecues and lazy beach days.
So how do we maintain fitness levels with so many temptations?
The best way to stay fit this summer is to schedule your workouts
on your personal calendar. Making fun fitness choices will help the
task be less arduous.
Understanding that your physical body requires movement, strengthening,
stretching and repairing for anabolic fitness health will help you
prioritize your fitness choices and activities.
Movement (hiking, trail running, bicycle riding, swimming, kayaking,
surfing) will strengthen your cardiopulmonary system and burn extra
calories.
Strengthening (boot camp, weight lifting, power lifting) will increase
lean tissue mass and decrease fat while increasing your metabolism.
Stretching (Pilates, yoga, tai chi) will encourage flexibility and
increase muscular balance. Maintaining flexibility through stretching
has been proved to eliminate pain caused by muscular imbalance.
Repairing your body is just as vital as moving, strengthening and
stretching. After your workout it is very important to repair your
muscles and cardiopulmonary system through proper rest and nutrition.
This is where lazy summer beach days come in. Relaxing at the beach
can help you repair your body and experience better results. The proper
amount of rest and sleep helps maintain hormone levels, repair muscle
and alleviate stress.
To sum up – plan ahead, schedule your sensible workouts and fun
activities as part of your regular summer fitness routine, then make
time to relax. Don't forget your healthy snacks and proper hydration
for better recovery.
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July 17, 2009
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