Exercise – Guide To Healthy Living https://guide-to-healthy-living.com How To Achieve Good Health Thu, 16 Jun 2022 07:28:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.8.3 How to Keep Yourself Sane on the Road to Recovery https://guide-to-healthy-living.com/how-to-keep-yourself-sane-on-the-road-to-recovery/ Mon, 05 Mar 2018 14:09:14 +0000 https://guide-to-healthy-living.com/?p=86 Illness can strike at any time, and, whether you are generally fit and healthy or you have had health issues before, recovering can be stressful. A great way to keep yourself on the road to recovery and keep your spirits up is to find ways to entertain yourself and occupy your mind. Keeping your mind [...]]]> Illness can strike at any time, and, whether you are generally fit and healthy or you have had health issues before, recovering can be stressful. A great way to keep yourself on the road to recovery and keep your spirits up is to find ways to entertain yourself and occupy your mind. Keeping your mind busy as your body recovers will give you a respite from worry and keep you on track. Read on for more tips on recovery.

Activities to Entertain Yourself as you Heal

The internet has become a great tool for anyone who is stuck at home or has limited mobility due to an illness or injury. There are so many ways to keep yourself entertained in the digital world.

  • Join a forum – if you have a particular interest, such as a sport or hobby, you can join a forum. Even though you may be recovering, it doesn’t mean you can’t participate in conversations with like-minded people and trade tips and tricks.
  • Try an online casino – while you are stuck at home, why not try online gambling? It doesn’t have to be for big money. You can get all the thrill of a casino right at home while you rest up in bed. There are so many games, from slots to table games, there’s bound to be something to keep you amused.
  • Connect with old friends – social networks have made reaching out to lost contacts so much easier. Reconnecting with an old friend will allow you to pass the time reminiscing and enjoying learning about each other since you last spoke. This will help you stay positive as you recover, staying positive is essential to a good recovery.

Staying fit and healthy is not always limited to your body, keeping your mind active and reducing your boredom will help your recovery time feel much shorter.

]]> How to Live a Long and Healthy Life https://guide-to-healthy-living.com/how-to-live-a-long-and-healthy-life/ Thu, 01 Mar 2018 14:27:46 +0000 https://guide-to-healthy-living.com/?p=91 We all know that there are ways to keep our bodies healthy, but we should pay just as much attention to keeping our minds in good condition too. Living a long and healthy life will require both a sound body and mind, so it makes sense to take care of both. The numerous ways to [...]]]> We all know that there are ways to keep our bodies healthy, but we should pay just as much attention to keeping our minds in good condition too. Living a long and healthy life will require both a sound body and mind, so it makes sense to take care of both. The numerous ways to keep your body fit and healthy are in the news all the time. However, staying physically fit and active is not always achievable, so here are some tips for keeping your mind active and well.

Learn a New Hobby

Challenging your grey matter to take on new skills and get to grips with a new craft is a great way to get those synapses firing. Try something you have never done before; if you love art try painting. If you want to create something why not try woodworking or crocheting? Many crafts require little physical input, but they work the creative part of the brain, and the satisfaction of making something is very good for the psyche.

Play games

Keeping those brain cells busy with games is a good way to keep your wits about you for longer. Try games such as poker; competing against other players will help you build strategies and think on your feet.

Educate Yourself

Whatever level of education you have achieved in your life, there is always something new to learn. Take a course in computer technology, enjoy works of art or study history, whatever takes your fancy. Learning a new language is great for your brain. You only get one life, and you owe it to yourself to make it the best you can. Taking care of your body and mind will help to keep you active for longer. Brain training is just as important as keeping those other muscles in shape.

]]> Exercising and Eating to Build Muscle https://guide-to-healthy-living.com/exercising-and-eating-to-build-muscle/ Mon, 16 Mar 2015 09:12:52 +0000 https://guide-to-healthy-living.com/?p=16 If you want to build muscle, following a workout plan is only half the battle. What you eat can have a big impact on whether you gain muscle or fat and even the type of muscle you gain. Here are some of the top foods to eat and exercises to build muscle.

Eggs

The good [...]]]> If you want to build muscle, following a workout plan is only half the battle. What you eat can have a big impact on whether you gain muscle or fat and even the type of muscle you gain. Here are some of the top foods to eat and exercises to build muscle.

Eggs

The good news for lovers of eggs is that the information we were given about cholesterol was completely wrong. Instead of leading to heart disease, the cholesterol in egg yolk actually helps to build muscle fast and eggs should form a major part of your diet if you want to build muscle fast.

Protein Shake

People who drink a shake packed with carbohydrates and protein before their workout will be able to achieve optimal nutrient usage and muscle growth. This also helps to prevent muscles from breaking down and provides the extra energy boost you need to really get the most out of your workout.

Nuts

You no longer have to munch on large quantities of meat if you want to build muscle. Nuts are the secret solution that many body builders have been searching for, as just one ounce of almonds or cashews contains around 170 calories that can be turned into muscle. Nuts provide an excellent combination of fats, fibre and protein, which allows you to take in the extra calories you need to make muscle without stretching out your waistline. One of the great things about nuts is that they are easy to take with you wherever you go, making them the perfect travel snack when you need a boost in calories.

Up the Reps

Some body builders spend hours at the gym trying to gain muscle with little success. The truth is, it’s not about how many reps you do, but how heavy the weight is. Your muscles grow in response to the demand that is put on your body so that they can perform the tasks they were designed for. Instead of increasing the amount of reps you do with the same weights, try regularly increasing the weight and you are sure to see results.

Full Fat Cottage Cheese

This type of protein is digested slowly by the body, helping you to stay full for longer. The fat and live cultures that are contained in cottage cheese not only help to build muscle, they also help to maintain muscles and break down the protein and nutrients you need to build strong and healthy muscles during a workout session.

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