More Key Steps For Men To Live Longer

Men generally die younger as compared to women, that is a known fact and there have been countless studies that can support it. In addition, based from the men in the United States, the average life expectance of men are 77.8 years while women can live for another five years. That outcome is attributed to the fact that fatal conditions like heart diseases are more common among men.

Another reason why most women live longer than men is the fact that women have estrogens that protect them from heart diseases. In addition, women are generally more concerned about their health which means they are more likely to see a doctor for check-ups and screenings if they see or sense that there is something wrong with their health.

However, men should not lose hope of not living longer. This is because it is possible to beat the average life expectance of men. According to the study that was conducted last 2006 by the National Aging Institute of the Unites States, men that have healthy habits and with no risk factors have a 69 percent of living to the age of 85. So how can you do that? Here are the steps that you should take.

Step No. 1: Watch your diet. You must start eating foods that are healthy for your body. Avoid foods that are too much salty as well as those foods that are high in saturated fats. For that reason, it is advisable to avoid eating at fast food chains because their foods are prepared with too much salt and fats. Exchange your French fries with fruits and vegetables. They are healthy and will help keep you living longer.

Step No. 2: Drink moderately. A glass of wine per day is OK but drinking more than two drinks per day can be harmful for your health. For that reason, control the amount of alcohol you drink since the bad effects of alcohol can outdo any enjoyable benefits of alcohol drinking.

Step No. 3: Stop Smoking. Smoking can increase you chances of having lung cancer as well as heart diseases. For that reason, better stop smoking since it has many detrimental effects on the body and to our health. In addition, it is not too late to quit smoking since studies show that those smokers who quit can definitely add some years to their life. So no matter if you are 30 or 60, you can still add up some time on Earth if you quit smoking.

Step No. 4: Have a regular exercise routine. Keeping your body fit and your stamina longer can definitely add some years to your life. So, allot some time to do exercise routines daily. A 30-minute work out will do to burn that excess fat and keep your weight at a proper level.

Step No. 5: Have regular check ups. As they say, prevention is better than cure. For that reason, never fail to get your annual physical examinations for you to avoid or even cure fatal diseases at an early stage.

Abaout Fitness Regimen For Women To Lose 50 Pounds And Be Physically Fit

In a previous article we talked about setting goals to help you become more physically fit and lose weight at the same time. Today we are going to take this a step further and drill down into into a fitness regimen for women; losing weight in order to become physically fit.

It is true you can lose weight without making a drastic lifestyle change, but sometimes developing a regular fitness plan is essential to losing weight and maintaining a healthy body. And the point of this is of course, for you as a woman, to maintain the weight loss and keeping yourself physically fit, for your family and yourself for the rest of your life.

In that case, consider these realities:

This report is targeted at people who want to lose 50 pounds in a year. So, if you are 50 pounds or more overweight, you will first need to consult your physician about what fitness and health plan is right for you. Although you may not need to lose 50 pounds, each of the tips here can apply to you as well.

Next, don’t be afraid that exercise will make you want to eat more. You have to realize that while high intensity exercise does increase one’s appetite, the moderate intensity exercise that you will probably be doing will actually decrease your appetite for several hours after you work out.

Exercise may not result in immediate weight loss. That is because your body is converting fat to muscle and muscle actually weighs more. However, a muscular body will actually burn more calories in the long run doing day to day activities than a fatty one will. So, even if you don’t see immediate results on the scale, keep up the good work. You will lose more weight if you combine endurance training (such as aerobics, stair stepper,or bicycling) with weight and strength training.

If you are seriously overweight or obese, you should start your exercise regime by doing sit down exercises rather than jump into a routine that is not sustainable. For instance, while sitting in a chair, do a variety of arm raises, leg lifts, bends, and leans. Also, consider water exercises such as swimming and water aerobics. In the water, there is less of a load on your knees and joints.

Walking is an excellent form of exercise for overweight individuals. A good pair of walking shoes is the only equipment you will need. However, you might want to consider hooking up with a walking buddy, getting a dog, or investing in a iPod to make the walks go more quickly. When you are determined to burn 500 additional calories a day, choosing an exercise routine that fits your lifestyle and your health level can be very beneficial for you.

One thing I have discovered over the years, as a parent, is that by involving my children in my fitness regimen it's a great way to stay motivitated. My children became so involved that when Mom, tried to slack off, they would nag me to death until I got up off of my backside and worked out with them. One of their favorites was doing a brisk walk and us talking about the things we saw and the things we had done that day. Talk about quality time with my kids. Wow!

So you can clearly see that a fitness regimen for women is not hard to do. It can actually be fun and all the side benefits for outweigh any disadvantages when you first start, trying to get healthy