Exercise boosts energy, and regular physical activity can improve muscle strength and boost endurance. It sends oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and helps your cardiovascular system work more efficiently. When your heart and lung health improve, you have more energy to tackle daily tasks.
Some of the Best Exercises to Build Strength and Confidence:
Squats
Deadlifts
Walking Lunges
Biceps Curls
Overhead Triceps Extensions
Pull-Ups
Push-Ups
Why is it Important to Exercise?
Regardless of your age, there’s strong scientific evidence that being physically active can help you lead a healthier and happier life. Exercise can reduce your risk of major illnesses, such as coronary heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and cancer, and lower your risk of early death by up to 30%.
How Much Exercise Per Day?
30 minutes a day of physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Adults need at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a week, which is 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.
Tips for Healthy Eating:
Base your meals on higher-fiber, starchy carbohydrates.
Eat lots of fruit and vegetables.
Eat more fish, including a portion of oily fish.
Cut down on saturated fat and sugar.
Eat less salt—no more than 6g a day for adults.
Get active and stay healthy.
Stay hydrated—don’t get thirsty.
Don’t skip breakfast.
