3 ways to Improve your Fitness Levels on a Budget | My Fit Station

Over the years health and fitness has been transformed into a?huge business, with multi-national corporations running the industry. This has led many people to believe that in order to ACHIEVE OPTIMAL LEVELS OF FITNESS AND HEALTH?they have to empty their accounts. Sadly some have accepted this to be true and because of a lack of funds remain obese, unfit and therefore unhealthy, wallowing in self-pity.

Have you ever heard the saying that the best things in this journey, which we call life, are free? If this statement holds any truth, why then do we believe that getting a celebrity trainer or spending our hard-earned money on expensive gym equipments are the only paths to being fit and healthy. Personally I think the best things in life come with a price tag and not necessarily in monetary terms. We have to give something in order to receive, this is a natural law.

So let?s abandon the baggage of excuses. Carefully analyze the three methods stated below on how to improve your fitness levels and overall health while on a budget. It?s possible, and you don?t have to wait for your cash payday to sweep your account clean in order to achieve optimal health and fitness.

1) Lifestyle Change

Lifestyle changes are the first on the list and probably the most effective way of staying fit and healthy without spending. On the contrary you might even have to save more by changing your present unhealthy lifestyle.

In making these changes you don?t have to progress drastically, LITTLE STEPS IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION will eventually get you there. First focus on your diet, what you eat has serious implications for your body. Therefore eating healthy foods should become a priority, more fruits and vegetable will go a long way in improving your health. And also make an effort to reduce your consumption of unhealthy foods like most packed and processed foods. They only retard your efforts at being fit and healthy while increasing your chances of getting sick. Make it a point to cut down buying fast foods, your body and pocket will thank you, as you will be saving a lot of money and avoiding substances that ultimately have a negative effect on your body.

DRINK?lots of water, get enough?REST and?WALK anytime you are presented with an opportunity, like occasionally taking the stairs rather than the elevator. These changes will greatly benefit and complement your fitness and health efforts.

2) Exercising

Quite contrary to popular beliefs, you can attain optimal levels of fitness without those expensive and sophisticated gym tools. All you need is the zeal to be fit and healthy; you already have all the tools needed right in your home.

There are simple but effective exercise regimens that you can take up. E.g. walking: everyday make it a point to?WALK either around your house or by the park for a minimum for thirty minutes, this exercise seems really simple, but is renowned way to workout every part of your body.

Another efficient exercise is squats, this is also very simple and requires no fancy tools, all you need is only a couple of?SQUATS daily, there?s no need to go over board with it. I guarantee that your leg muscles will feel different and stronger.

A minimum 10 PUSH-UPS daily will increase your blood circulation, building your chest and shoulder muscles therefore improve your fitness and health.

DANCING?can also be an effective exercise, put those favorite records of yours to good use and dance your way to health and fitness. Dancing will leave you feeling refreshed and healthy. Going through these exercises daily, you will immediately begin to feel its positive effects on your body. So you can plan differently for your cash payday and put your money to other more pressing needs.

3) Yoga and Mediation

Yoga and meditation arms you with a sacred truth, mind over matter. Meaning that THE MIND MUST BE FIT FOR THE BODY TO BE, a healthy mind translates into a healthy body. Meditation allows you to be in tune with your thoughts and mind, something notably missing in this fast paced world of ours. It gives your mind rest from the hassles of the day and energizes your whole being. This is why the monks and gurus discipline themselves in the art of meditation. When your next cash payday arrives, be sure to add buying some books about yoga and mediation, they will greatly benefit you in your efforts at being mentally and physically fit.

Remember to enjoy being healthy and work step by step at keeping yourself that way!

Author Bio: I am Maria Jones from USA. I?m into Finance and Health who had experience in writing quality guest posts. Catch me @financeport

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