Sometimes lack of knowledge can make us make silly mistakes which we might have to pay for later. Some mistakes might be deadly and some may incapacitate us. Ignorance kills faster than death itself. it is extremely necessary we realize our mistakes we are making today and do something about it before it's too late. Do something about yours and do something about others around you. Who knows you may be saving a life as you do so.
Today on Health is Wealth, we are talking about the life saver and health giver; EXERCISE. We are here to share idea on HOW to go about it.
HOW DO I START EXERCISE?
1.
You can begin your exercise at home
without any equipment. No access to GYM or equipment is a lame excuse.
2.
You can treck or jog around your
neighbourhood
3.
You can join a gym around you
4.
You can create your gym in your home
with basic equipment
5.
You can join an aerobic class around you
6.
You can go for swimming, football,
biking, golfing etc
7.
Funny enough, you can engage in
regular active sex-life with your partner. This is sexercise. Good for your heart
and whole being
8.
You can engage in regular house
chores. Rely less on maids.
9.
Laugh always and Be happy.
Hysterical Laughter is a good exercise if you don’t know. Stop squeezing your
face if not, You will age faster and get wrinkles.
DOES AGE STOP YOU FROM EXERCISE?
Definitely not. The older you are
the less active you become and so, the more exercise you need. If you really
want to enjoy your old age gracefully, the time is now.
As we grow old all our muscles start
losing their strength and bones become weaker. But we can regain our
muscles with regular exercise and slow their wastage. It is vital for
older people to exercise and keep themselves fit and healthy, as
exercising helps to: - Keep you flexible,
- Lower stress levels,
- Lift your mood,
- Increase your general energy levels,
- Increase Metabolism,
- Increase Oxygen take up,
- Strengthen your bones,
- Improve your sleep patterns
Don't let your age stop you. You can exercise, get
in shape, and feel great about yourself at any age.
Never too late. Find out exercises
good for old age and engage in them regularly. It is the key to life.
DO I NEED EQUIPMENT FOR HOME
EXERCISE?
Basically No. There are lot of
exercise you can do at home with nothing. What you need is just YOURSELF. But
some home equipment can make your home exercise more enjoyable and give you
fast result. These include but not limited to; 1. Dumbell.
2. Barbell.
3. Stability Ball.
4. Mat.
5. Abdominal bench.
6. Skipping rope.
7. Palm ball.
8. Roller (chest, Abs, arms and back trainer).
9. Pullover.
10. pushover
These are cheap and easy to use. They are quite effective.
Fitness is just as imperative as health and fitness is linked directly with your health. If you are not taking care of your body, you will get sick. So if you dont take care of your body, NOBODY will. If you dont take care of your body now, where else will you live?
Dr. Felix Olafisoye
Health Instructor
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