EXERCISE & NUTRITION FOR WELLBEING

Wherever you are in your life, whether you are trying to help fight a specific health complaint, reach goals in your career, or simply trying to improve your wellbeing, the right exercise and diet can hugely benefit your growth.

A nutritious, balanced diet will feed your body as well as your mind, giving you the vitamins and nutrients needed to perform at your best. The comparison of putting clean fuel in your petrol tank is forever relevant. Put in goodness, and it will serve you well. Your joints, muscles, energy levels, and brain function are all directly affected by the nutrition taken in through your diet. Maintaining a healthy weight will also greatly affect your energy, mood and stamina. Improve your diet and you will see a dramatic improvement in your physical and mental wellbeing, enabling you to go out and achieve your goals in life.

Exercise is hugely important in everyday life, and there is so much choice, that no one exercise has to fit everyone. Physical fitness helps you cope with tiredness in everyday life, as well as improving strength and mental alertness, which can aid decision-making.

People often refer to exercise as their ‘release’. Modern life is full of pressures, timeconstraints and competition. Taking some time for yourself can greatly help alleviate these pressures, and give your mind a break from the constant screen-time, endless emails and fast-pace of business.

Exercise comes in many different forms. Some people love the thrill of competitive team-sports such as netball or rugby. For others, jogging or yoga is their go-to exercise. Whichever you choose, find something that you are not intimidated by, and that leaves you feeling energised. Exercise isn’t just about improving fitness or controlling weight. Every form of exercise will benefit your body as well as your mind. You will become stronger, fitter, and feel more able to deal with what life throws at you.

Always spend some time stretching your muscles, breathing deeply and improving your posture. Stretching and breathing can greatly help you to relax and have a calmer attitude towards your day, so it is the perfect way to finish your exercise session.

Taking part in regular exercise is also a fantastic way to achieve goals, which will be a positive reinforcement for you, giving you confidence in goal-setting throughout your life. Goal setting is one of the most important things you can do to achieve what you want to in life, and exercise is no exception. Setting goals gives you something to aim for, and will benefit your exercise journey by keeping you on track, rather than getting bored. This translates into everyday life. The more experience you have in setting goals, the better you will be able to set them throughout all parts of your personal and business life. 

Five Pointers To Help You Grow

1. Add nutrition to meals

If you have a chicken sandwich for lunch, add some avocado as well for added omegas and brain-boosting.

2. Eat regularly

Plan your meals around breakfast, lunch, supper and a snack in between each meal, so your blood sugar levels don’t spike, giving you energy throughout the day.

3. Enjoy exercise

If running is not your thing, you could try a dance class or yoga DVD. Enjoying exercise is the key to continuing exercise.

4. Set SMART goals

If you want to lose weight or improve your 5k running time, set realistic, measurable goals with a timeline to keep you on track.

5. Keep a Diary

Being able to see how far you’ve come can help to spur you on if you're struggling, so write a diary of your goals and your journey.