Out and About STYLE Mag Issue 3 Vol. 2

FITNESS
Simple Habits For a Fit and Healthier You
Living a healthy lifestyle
consists of practising healthy
and sustainable habits. Physical
fitness, as a component
of a healthy lifestyle, is
not only about exercise.
Dietary and other lifestyle
aspects such as sleeping
habits, stress management,
emotional regulation and
even social activities affect
our overall wellness. Having
a good exercise routine,
as well as taking vitamins
and supplements, does not
offset unhealthy habits. It is
important to consider that
our habits must complement
or ‘synergise’ with our fitness
goals.
1. HYDRATE ADEQUATELY.
Many people dismiss the habit of
drinking adequate amounts of water
throughout the day. Numerous
studies find that adequate hydration
promotes healthy brain function,
body temperature and blood pressure
regulation, as well as sustained energy
levels.
The water content in our daily diets, as
well as the weather, are factors we also
need to consider to gauge the actual
water requirement of our bodies. Dry
and protein-rich diets should prompt
us to drink more water. On hot or
humid days, cold drinks or electrolyterich
beverages will help in replenishing
the water and electrolytes we lose
throughout the day, even when we are
not sweating profusely.
Drinking water on an empty stomach
as soon as you wake up is also a
beneficial habit. The Japanese can
attest to this claim, as they practice the
so-called Japanese water therapy—
starting the day with four to six glasses
of water on an empty stomach.
Sticking to a habit may seem
difficult at first, so regard
every small step done on a
daily basis as an achievement.
Easy or simple habits are likely
to stick. Also, remember that
consistency will put you on the
path to success. To kickstart
your fitness journey, develop
these 15 simple habits for a fit
and healthier you.
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