5 Things to Do to Remain Fit

Fitness mania has spread across the globe. Everybody wants to stay fit and look good. This is mainly because people are increasingly realizing the benefits of a healthy lifestyle to living longer, healthier and happier. As they say, 'a healthy mind resides in a healthy body'.

However, fitness does not mean only eating healthy or working out in isolation. It is the simultaneous and synchronized combination of both and more that will help you to keep up a healthy lifestyle.

Eat healthy

It is important to pay proper attention to what you eat or consume for a fit body. Find out your carbohydrate and other nutrition requirements. Plan your diet according to eat. Go for the leafy greens, fresh fruits and vegetables, good fats, whole grains, lean beef or skinless chicken, eggs and oatmeal.

Eat Wisely

Eat small at regular intervals, instead of three large meals. This will keep a constant supply of energy to the body along with other nutrients required for proper functioning of your body's various body building functions. Take combination of carbohydrate and protein rich food after your workout session to make for the loss of energy and boost muscle-building operation. By boosting insulin levels, carbohydrates deliver amino acids to muscles, thereby starting the muscle-building process.

Take Supplements

While intake of proteins from natural sources is extremely important, whey proteins or mass gainer supplements are essential for both bodybuilders and non-bodybuilders for muscle mass gains. These supplements taken as boosters should not be depended on completely for your protein source. People who work out regularly consume it first things in the morning before workout and after it, because protein stimulates muscle growth. However, it is all right for others to take it after their workout.

Work Out Scientifically

Working out does not mean running the treadmill for 15 minutes every day or lifting two kg of weight. A proper workout regime should be well planned depending on your present capacity of the body, what you want to achieve, how fast you want to build your muscle, how much body fat you want or want to lose, your medical conditions, etc. Your diet plays an equally important role in how much you should workout.

Heal Your Body

Just like food and exercise, sleep is as important. It helps your body to heal, repair and rejuvenate all wear and tear of the body. An ideal amount of sleep required by a normal person is seven to eight hours a day.