An active lifestyle is something that is a dying art in today’s world. With so many automated processes, people are less inclined to do physical activity due to the ease of access technology has given us in 2020. Cars take us quickly to where we need to go, and mobile applications allow us to order things without needing to step out of our homes. Given these everyday conveniences, there really is a rise in unhealthy habits all over. 

However, the movement of living an active lifestyle is starting to take shape, as people are getting tired of sitting around and being sedentary. The rising health crisis in America due to the lack of exercise and poor nutrition is posing problems to the healthcare industry in treating many lifestyle-borne illnesses. 

Why You Should Be Living an Active Lifestyle

Many diseases are actually born out of poor lifestyle choices. With life being so much easier when lazing around and just eating and sleeping, it is a problem for a person’s body. There are plenty of physical and mental illnesses that stem from not being active enough. Cardiovascular diseases are more prevalent in those who are overweight and those who do not move enough to get the heart pumping blood. Anxieties and depression have been known to have their effects minimized when exercising due to the dopamine produced. 

These are merely some of the reasons why exercising is the best way to live life, and being active and moving around should be a part of your daily routine. Here are the benefits of living life out of your comfort zone and in constant movement:

 

• You’ll Be Stronger

 

Strength comes when you push yourself to a tired state via exercise. Activities like lifting weights, running, or just moving around conditions your heart, muscles, and lungs. No longer will you be panting when going up a flight of stairs or feeling aches all over because of your body being stronger. 

 

• Weight Control is Easier

 

Exercise is the second-best way to control weight, with the first being a proper diet. Activity helps shed fat along with a healthy diet that cuts out foods with sugars and preservatives. If you plan to lose weight, you must diet and exercise correctly, and there are no shortcuts to that. 

 

• Overall Vitality is Increased

 

Your body will go through changes due to constant exercise. You will notice that your endurance is better, your bones and muscles will be denser and stronger, and your risks for diseases will lower. 

 

• You’ll Be in a Better Mood

 

Mental health is always supplemented by good exercise. Many of those who exercise frequently report better moods and are more likely to feel better about themselves due to the positive changes they see in their lives. If you suffer from times of despair and depression, especially during this pandemic, give exercise a try for a surge of dopamine. 

How to Start Becoming More Active

The best way to start a new lifestyle is to get out there and do it. Do a little bit of research, but watch what you look for, as some may be very complex topics that will discourage you if you are a beginner. Fitness coaches and experts advise those new to fitness to set two types of goals for health. The first is the long-term goal, which can be something like to lose X number of pounds. Secondly, the short-term goal can be something easily attainable in a few weeks to a month. A perfect one can be to walk up a flight of stairs without losing breath. 

Setting attainable goals makes it easier to sustain the active lifestyle, as this prevents burning out and discouragement from not getting results. Keep goals realistic and achievable to make active living easier. What also helps is to keep a record of all your progress. Have someone take photos of your body’s changes every so often to have a physical image of how far you have gone each time. These photos will motivate you during your journey and give you something to look back to when you have reached your long-term goals. 

Conclusion

Living an active lifestyle is the best thing you can give yourself. Exercising gives better physical health and even improved mental health. With all the savings you will make from potential medical bills in the future when living a sedentary lifestyle, you will thank yourself for investing in the field of fitness.

Hello Meg Parker is an intentional health coach who works with various clients to suit their individual needs for fitness and health. Improve your life by starting with an active lifestyle today, and you will thank yourself tomorrow. Contact me to get an idea of how to start making changes, and let’s work together!