Exercise Tips for Expats
Are you an expat who's looking to stay healthy abroad? Do you believe in a holistic approach to fitness? Then regular exercise and a controlled diet are simple ways to keep health problems at bay.
Physical activity is a great stress buster. Better yet, you don’t have to join a health club to achieve fitness in this way. Here are some inexpensive ways of incorporating it in your life abroad…
* Take a walk or go for a quick jog. Better still, walk to work if you live close by or walk on your way to pick up groceries. An easy way to get your daily dose of exercise!
* Cycle or swim with your friends, spouse or kids to blend fun times with health.
* Yoga or tai chi, relaxation techniques which are great to achieve physical toning with relaxation.
* Breathe right…with breathing and meditation courses at community centers near you.
For those who are looking for the best trainers, equipments and facilities, membership to a local gymnasium is just the thing. If you are one for personalized attention, then joining an aerobics class, taking dance lessons or hiring a personal trainer is the way to go. Belly dancing, pole dancing or power yoga are all options the open minded and experimental can try.
Here are some health issues that exercise will address…
· Experiencing feelings of isolation and depression when you move abroad is natural and you are not alone. The best way to combat these feelings is through exercise. Take note of those research findings…regular physical activity is known to have potent anti-depressant effects on people.
· Did you know that people who have a sedentary lifestyle are prone to cardio vascular disease and type 2 diabetes? At least 150 minutes per week of medium intensity exercise or 90 minutes per week of high intensity exercise lowers the risk of cardio vascular disease and type 2 diabetes substantially. You could combine the two types of exercises to create a balanced workout, thereby adapting your workout to your pace and lifestyle. Here’s another fact…with regular exercise, the exercised muscle becomes more receptive to insulin, thereby controlling blood sugar levels in diabetes patients.
· This one is for all the ladies…weight bearing exercises to strengthen bones and bone tissue supplemented by a diet rich in Calcium and Vitamin D are instrumental in reducing the onset of osteoporosis.
· Those in high pressure jobs should practice relaxation techniques like yoga or tai chi for just twenty minutes every day. This helps to reduce stress, the biggest cause of high blood pressure.
· To combat cognitive decline and loss of memory often experienced by healthy aging persons, some regular physical activity is a must.
· Those suffering from arthritis must lose weight. In fact, those who exercise with a partner are known to achieve higher levels of weight loss. To achieve better results ask your partner, spouse or a friend to join you in your quest for wellness.
* Take a walk or go for a quick jog. Better still, walk to work if you live close by or walk on your way to pick up groceries. An easy way to get your daily dose of exercise!
* Cycle or swim with your friends, spouse or kids to blend fun times with health.
* Yoga or tai chi, relaxation techniques which are great to achieve physical toning with relaxation.
* Breathe right…with breathing and meditation courses at community centers near you.
For those who are looking for the best trainers, equipments and facilities, membership to a local gymnasium is just the thing. If you are one for personalized attention, then joining an aerobics class, taking dance lessons or hiring a personal trainer is the way to go. Belly dancing, pole dancing or power yoga are all options the open minded and experimental can try.
Here are some health issues that exercise will address…
· Experiencing feelings of isolation and depression when you move abroad is natural and you are not alone. The best way to combat these feelings is through exercise. Take note of those research findings…regular physical activity is known to have potent anti-depressant effects on people.
· Did you know that people who have a sedentary lifestyle are prone to cardio vascular disease and type 2 diabetes? At least 150 minutes per week of medium intensity exercise or 90 minutes per week of high intensity exercise lowers the risk of cardio vascular disease and type 2 diabetes substantially. You could combine the two types of exercises to create a balanced workout, thereby adapting your workout to your pace and lifestyle. Here’s another fact…with regular exercise, the exercised muscle becomes more receptive to insulin, thereby controlling blood sugar levels in diabetes patients.
· This one is for all the ladies…weight bearing exercises to strengthen bones and bone tissue supplemented by a diet rich in Calcium and Vitamin D are instrumental in reducing the onset of osteoporosis.
· Those in high pressure jobs should practice relaxation techniques like yoga or tai chi for just twenty minutes every day. This helps to reduce stress, the biggest cause of high blood pressure.
· To combat cognitive decline and loss of memory often experienced by healthy aging persons, some regular physical activity is a must.
· Those suffering from arthritis must lose weight. In fact, those who exercise with a partner are known to achieve higher levels of weight loss. To achieve better results ask your partner, spouse or a friend to join you in your quest for wellness.
