5 Ways To Look And Feel Younger
At the weekend I was out cycling with my friends Dan and Mark. As many of you may know…..the team I am racing for this year wear predominantly pink ……not a big issue…. Infact the kit is awesome in quality. Mark got home and heard this from his wife’s grandparents…..
So, this article won’t help you change gender but might help you look and feel younger…… Getting older is inevitable….we do it every second we are alive…but most people see it as a barrier to achieving, a barrier to get started……
What about Mike who I worked with who did his first ever Ironman in his 60’s having had a phobia of water for most of his life……yep shall we leave the excuses there now……
Here are 5 simple ways to make sure that day in day out you can optimise your health.
- Strengthen Up- many studies show that strength exercises such as weight training and bodyweight resistance training can help to build muscle tissue which will help take pressure off joints and stimulate bone regeneration.
- Rev Up Metabolisms- on average metabolisms can slow down by 5% every 10 years of our adult lives, which for many results in reduced energy levels and unwanted weight gain or more accurately changes in body composition. Exercise helps stimulate the thyroid and hormones to maintain muscle mass, thus having an impact on resting metabolic rate. Be careful what you put on your plate and in your mouth (contrary to popular belief…we are actually in charge of that).
- Look after your immunity… making sure you are getting in the key micronutrients to avoid those colds. Green veggies and other colourful vegetables contain lots of antioxidants which help to reduce the impact of foreign bodies and free radicals that we become exposed to in times of toxicity. Magnesium and zinc are known protectors of the immune system, with the former being particularly helpful for the heart as it is involved in relaxation.
- Sharpen Up- yep mentally many people need to take a step back in order to move forwards, so meditation and sleep are key! BUT focusing on challenging yourself mentally as well as physically. My clients love it when I get them counting reps at 6:20am on a Monday…..but its all part of the plan….nourish the body and the mind!
- Look after your heart…… load up on your vitamin C foods. Vitamin c is involved in the formation and synthesis of collagen which provides strength to the structures of our vascular system. Vit C is much more than just an antioxidant and comes in many other foods outside of the typical citrus fruits…..including cauliflower, kiwi’s, sweet potato and strawberries.
Hope that inspires you to start making some additional changes to your lifestyle.
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I am off to test my legs on a hill somewhere in Devon, if you see a “MAN” in pink struggling up a hill give him a cheer! More on the cheering thing next time….
Thanks
Matt 🙂
Matt
Owner of Functionally Aware Fitness Personal Training
Voted The UK’s Most Innovative Fitness Entrepreneur 2012
International Best Selling Author of The Fad Free Fitness Formula
Author of The Hot to Trot Cook Book and The Equestrian Athlete Plan
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