What do you think of when it comes to fitness and sports? You are probably thinking about sports activities, right? No coincidence, because fitness in sport usually has something to do with the sporting activity itself.
If you think about it, in most cases the activities associated with a sport are loosely associated with competition, entertainment and some form of complacency. That’s one of the reasons why many sports experts recommend these activities to stay fit. Of course, it’s a way of staying physically fit, but usually it involves developing an athletic ability or skill.
So I’ve put together a short list of things you can do to accentuate your athletic fitness activities. The list is by no means exhaustive, but you’ll still find it valuable:
Tip #1 Increase water consumption
It’s common knowledge that we can survive days and weeks without food, but you will hardly go a day without water. This means, as you might guess, that water is very important to your overall well-being. Take this into account if you are in the situation of profusely sweating and not replacing the lost fluid. This can lead to serious health problems and, in extreme cases, to death! So if you are involved in an activity that makes you sweat profusely, be sure to drink plenty of water.
Tip #2 Increase your vegetable consumption
People who exercise need more fruits and vegetables than those who don’t. This is solely due to the increased demand for minerals and vitamins that the body needs due to activity.
Tip #3 Increase Calcium Consumption
If you are physically active, make sure you have calcium in your daily diet. This will help you build stronger bones in your body. This is important when subjecting the body to strenuous activity.
Tip #4 Build in warm-ups.
Make sure you schedule warm-up exercises before you start your physical activity. This may include stretches and other related performance-enhancing warm-ups. The idea is not to start your activity without prior practice. This minimizes injuries and other types of accidents.
For those interested in sports, participating in physical activity can be the best form of general exercise imaginable. You’ll enjoy an aspect of a sport you enjoy while becoming physically fit. Just make sure you follow some of the tips given here at the same time.
Thanks to John Redman