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need advice on what is the the importance of having good physical fitness and nutrition?

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Fun reading: For you to explore! this is a topic worth digging into on your own as the benefits are enormous...Enjoy.

Question 2

how does stress change psychological benefits of health-related physical fitness and nutrition?

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Stress Attenuates,: At least to some degree, many of the benefits of fitness & clean nutrition. Stress causes hormonal surges that affect the way food is absorbed, utilized and metabolized and diverts mental and physical energy away from the rigorous requirements of physical training.  Minimizing stress (the "bad" kind) cannot be overstated! take care & meditate regularly!

Question 3

how to treat depression with psychological benefits of health-related physical fitness and nutrition?

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Exercise and Omega-3: Daily exercise is a great natural mood booster. In addition, consider increasing your intake of fish high in omega-3s or taking an omega-3 supplement.

Question 4

what physical fitness plan reduces blood pressure?

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Exercise: Blood pressure tends to increase temporarily w/weight lifting but strengthening should still be a definite part of everyone's exercise program, along w/aerobics, stretching/flexibility &amp; balance. These latter elements tend to lead to lower blood pressure in the long run. In general, comprehensive regular exercise leads to lower pressure. That and eating healthy. Good idea to avoid adding salt.

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how can i improve physical fitness?

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See below: A good start would be to try and walk 30min/day 3-5 times per week.  You will also want to add resistance training to help build lean muscle mass and help burn more calories.  A simple introductory home exercise program designed to build lean muscle and strengthen the core can be found at www.therehabzone.com

Question 6

is physical fitness important as i age?

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Definitely: It's helpful for general fitness, maintaining endurance and strength, reducing risk of many chronic conditions (eg, diabetes, heart disease, stroke) that often occur later in life, and it may help lower the risk of dementia due to Alzheimer's disease.

Question 7

how can i increase my physical fitness?

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Lifestyle: If you have the blues, or if you don't, one of the best things you can do is to do fitness activities hard. When the other men see you working hard, they'll befriend and guide you. A combination of resistance training and aerobic training, coupled with eating like your gym buddies do, would be a great new focus for the new life that you know you need. Here's to your success.

Question 8

how can i prepare for a physical fitness test?

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Fitness test: Depends on what is included in the physical fitness test. Training is directed towards an expressed goal. Hard to give directions unless you give your destination.

Question 9

why is cardio so important to physical fitness?

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Many reasons: Cardio exercise increases physical endurance; is good for a person's heart and blood vessels; helps prevent many conditions like diabetes, coronary heart disease, and some cancers; and can contribute to a longer life that has good quality.

Question 10

is it possible to work on physical fitness from home?

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Of course: Most physical fitness programs can be done from home. It is not necessary to go to a gym to become fit. There are a variety of devices, weights, exercise equipment, dvds etc that can help you get fit. The simplest one of course is just to walk everyday.

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