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Spring into Shape
By Luigi Gratton, M.D., M.P.H. Vice President of Medical Affairs and Education, Herbalife
Springtime is the right time to get outdoors
and get in shape. It’s the perfect season of
the year to renew your commitment to a
healthy lifestyle. What’s more, if you start
exercising and eating right today, you’ll be
in great shape by the time summer is here.
Here are some helpful hints to keep in
mind as you shape up this spring.
1. Take time to warm up
Spending five to 10 minutes warming
up prepares your body for exercise. Walk
before jogging. Jog before running. Just
warm up at a pace that gradually gets
your heart beating at 50 to 60 percent of
your maximum heart rate. And don’t forget
to stretch. Moving from side to side warms
your muscles and prepares them for
exercise. Warm muscles permit a greater
range of motion through your joints and
make injuries less likely.
2. Think variety
Have you ever started a fitness program
and then let it fizzle out? The reason
could have been boredom. A program
that includes several fitness activities, for
example, walking or biking on Mondays
and Wednesdays and tennis or swimming
on Fridays and Sundays, will help maintain
your interest and keep you motivated.
Need a change of scenery? Try varying
the place you exercise with a new route
for walking or biking. Having different
options can allow you to pick the one that
suits your mood and keeps your fitness
program feeling fresh.
3. Get your antioxidants
Don’t forget about the important role that
proper nutrition plays in achieving an
active lifestyle. Since exercise can increase
the formation of free radicals, it’s always
good to have some extra protection.
Antioxidants, such as Vitamin C and beta
carotene, may play a role in preventing
cellular injury and delaying muscle
fatigue. Try to get at least five servings of
fruits and veggies a day, as they are
packed with powerful antioxidants. Herbalife
targeted nutrition products also provide
key antioxidants that protect muscles
and joints against exercise - induced
oxidative stress. So remember to add
antioxidants to your diet and get the most
out of your fitness program.
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