Physical activity has the power to save your life! In addition to improving your physical health, being fit can also improve your emotional and mental health. You can only become physically fit by engaging in moderate-intensity physical activity for 30 minutes, five days a week. Fitness and physical activity are related. Fitness goes beyond having a lean, muscular body or being a 10K runner. The secret to achieving the best possible health and general well-being, in my opinion, is fitness.

Fitness professionals frequently become frustrated with customers who want to be fit but don’t take the necessary steps. Many people believe that taking a pill or purchasing a device they saw in an infomercial will make them fit. How many of you use your treadmill as a clothes hanger and have exercise equipment hidden in your closet or under your bed? Simply having the equipment won’t make you physically fit. You must use it. It takes time to become physically fit; there is no quick fix. It is not practical to try to look like the TV models promoting exercise equipment. Our motivation and consistency are maintained by realizing, experiencing, and seeing the benefits of fitness.

Here are a few health advantages that could save your life. The heart is directly impacted by exercise. It improves the strength of the heart muscle contractions, lowers oxygen demands, and increases oxygen supply to the heart. Blood pressure is lowered by exercise. Exercise greatly lowers blood sugar, which is crucial if you have type 2 diabetes or a family history of the disease.

Here are some pointers to help you get going.

• Before beginning any exercise program, get a physical examination.
• Find daily activities you enjoy doing.
• Begin gradually. Don’t count on seeing results in your fitness right away.
• Adhere to a progressive exercise program. Hire a personal trainer to assist you with coaching, motivation, or learning proper form.
• Bring a friend, your spouse, or a member of your family.
• Set reasonable objectives and track your progress every three months.
• If you aren’t getting the outcomes you were hoping for, keep going. You will never achieve the results if you stop. The result isn’t just how you look; it’s also how you feel and how healthy you are.
• Consider exercise as adding months and years of quality to your life.