Being truly fit encompasses strong muscles and joints, along with a healthy cardiovascular system.
Having a blood pressure of approximately 120 over 80 is good.
Your doctor can check your blood pressure and explain what these numbers represent.
Ideal body weight is based on age, sex, height and the size body frame you possess.
Have realistic goals and discussing factors such as age, weight and current level of fitness with your Doctor is the best place to start.
After this visit you can set goals and select the form of exercise you will perform to reach fitness.
Depending on your age & present level of fitness, your physician may ask you to have a complete physical.
Your doctor may suggest some specific goals for you and may recommend a fitness routine that will enable you to reach your goals.
There are some fitness routines that almost anyone at any age can perform to be fit.
Walking is a great plan for healthy weight loss and fitness.
Begin by walking 15 minutes a day, 3 times a week.
After 2-4 weeks, add 5 minutes to your walk.
Continue adding time in 5 minute increments until you are walking 30 minutes a day, 3 days a week.
Yoga, not only can strengthen muscle, increase flexibility, but many studies have shown, it can reduce stress.
Joining a yoga class is an option especially if you want to socialize and share achievements with others.
Once you reach your weight loss goal and the level of fitness you are seeking, re-evalute.
Are you satisfied with the level of fitness you have attained? Maybe, the "new you" realizes the benefits of being fit.
You may even want to achieve a higher level of fitness.
You may want to work out more often in a week or workout longer each time you exercise.