Fitness Resolutions – Effective Actions For Desired Results!

People around the world have many New Year resolutions on their bucket lists. Most of these are based on expectations. However, when it comes to fitness, it needs to be action-oriented. An old saying – 'Actions speak louder than words' is apt for every fitness resolution.

The fitness program is one of the best things to maintain your health. A good fitness program takes care of physical and mental fitness. Physical activities help reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improve your balance and coordination, help you lose weight, and boost your self-esteem. Revisit your fitness program if it is not action-oriented. Understand your barriers and consider the practical strategies to keep your fitness program on track. Starting a fitness program is equally important as monitoring our actions to become sustainable.

Fitness is a feeling of being in a good state with painless movements. Being fit boosts our energy, mood, sleep, and immune system. Fitness is linked to:

• Increased energy levels
• Better work-life balance
• Stronger immunity
• Sound sleep

Apart from physical health, fitness's mental and emotional health benefits are equally important. A physically fit person is empowered to achieve personal, career and relationship goals. Another component of mental well-being is sound sleep. Sleep is vital to optimizing your body functions. Exercise and sleep are the defense tools against stress. They help in achieving mental well-being.

Apart from the immediate fitness benefits, researchers worldwide focus on various long-term benefits. A few of them include - improved longevity, reduced risk of chronic diseases, preventing dementia, and sarcopenia - severe levels of muscle loss. The simple fitness mantra is – "When you give your body what it needs, it rewards you by being its best."