How To Get Fit Without Really Trying By Tracy Griffen Too good to be true? Well, doing certain things can in fact increase the likelihood of you succeeding in getting fit. The theory is that if you set yourself up right, you’re more likely to succeed. So without further ado, here are eight things that are ‘easy wins’ for improving your health:
Rope in a mate: arrange to meet for a bike ride, run or walk. Enjoy the Scottish summer by meeting outdoors and go for an adventure.
Sleep Well: If you do all of the above,
chances are you’ll become more aware of your body’s parameters. Turn devices off Eat breakfast everyday: Starting with early (say 9pm), and listen to your body the obvious, the most common question is when you’re tired. “why?” to which the answer is that you’re putting fuel in the tank when the body needs Ask a professional: If you are lacking motivation or are unsure of what you’d like it the most, getting ready for action. to do, perhaps a fitness trainer can help you Stand more often: Especially over the find your mojo. last two years, people are sitting more. We Personal Trainer Tracy Griffen runs are born to stand, or to squat. Sitting puts Griffen Fitness at 3 Balfour Street, pressure on our butt, and is terrible for heart Edinburgh, EH6 5BY. health. Just by standing up for an extra half Contact her on 07743 741088 or at hour a day, you will increase your metabolism www.griffenfitness.com (how many calories you are burning) whilst improving your balance and leg strength.
Drink extra water: your metabolism is
a whole lot of chemical reactions turning food into stored energy. Chemical reactions happen more easily in an aqueous environment, so therefore if your body as a system is more aqueous, these metabolic functions can happen more easily. Try drinking an extra glass of water a day. You will feel less sluggish.
Stretch stiff muscles, don’t ignore pain: Pain is an indicator of something going wrong, however it is mind-boggling how often we ignore, or live with, the pain. If you are feeling muscular pain, perhaps book directly in with a private physio. It will cost, but you are a worthy investment.
Get Vitamin G: Get outdoors when you
can. Take a walking meeting, meet a friend outside or go walk in a park to get into some ‘Vitamin G’. It has been proven that greenspace is good for your headspace. 34
