Focusing on fitness just isn’t enough to stay healthy. An overall balance will keep the body feeling great, the mind refreshed, and the heart beating.
There isn’t a general plan for everyone to follow because everyone is different. Speaking with a personal trainer and nutritionist, as well as consulting with your physician should give you the perfect starting point for assessing your health and fitness goals.
Here are the key players in your healthy lifestyle journey, and why they’re necessary:
Fitness Trainer
The trainer will assess you to plan an exercise routine that fits your goals. Like I said, everyone is different, so depending on whether you want to lose weight, gain weight, prepare for a marathon, or lower your blood pressure; the trainer will help you reach these targets. Keep in mind that once you get started on an exercise routine, the goals could change as a result of the progress you make.
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Nutritionist & Nutrition
Eating healthy is a hard task to accomplish. Knowing what to eat, the right time to eat, and how much to eat is very important to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. A nutritionist can be very useful in writing a food plan for you to follow with a balance of essential nutrients and calories. For example, if you require more vitamin D or calcium, the nutritionist should be able to recommend dairy products like yogurt and milk, along with the amount of servings the body needs. Maintaining a healthy diet must coincide with physical activity.
The Doc
The doctor is the head honcho in this well- balanced plan. S/he will assess how your health is improving, or if you need to change up and explore some other areas of fitness. For example, a checkup from a doctor could determine if you need to work on lowering cholesterol levels, decreasing high blood pressure, or rehabilitating a particular injury.
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