TRAINING FOR FITNESS

LAWRENCE U.¹*, SYAM BABU M.²*
¹Department of Physical Education, VMC Vidya Peeth, MVP colony, Vishakapatnam
²Director, Department of Physical Education, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
* Corresponding Author : ausyambabu@gmail.com

Received : 10-05-2011     Accepted : 15-06-2011     Published : 20-06-2011
Volume : 2     Issue : 2       Pages : 51 - 67
J Arts Cult 2.2 (2011):51-67
DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.9735/0976-9862.2.2.51-67

Conflict of Interest : None declared

It is ability of the human body to function with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue and with ample energy to engage in leisure activities, and to meet physical success. In this modern and busy days college students are lacking with fitness this is because of inadequate knowledge about fitness, food habits and having a luxious habits without participating in any physical activities I there day to day life style. So there is a need of physical fitness training to over come the deformities and diseases For Example: Diabetes, Hyper tension, Muscle pulls, obesity, Psychological Disorders due to lack of physical activities potential in performing rigorous physical activities. Physical fitness involves the into account our cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance and flexibility. About Fitness and Exercise: Today, there is a growing emphasis on looking good, feeling good and living longer. Increasingly, scientific evidence tells us that one of the keys to achieving these ideals is fitness and exercise. But if you spend your days at a secondary job and pass your evenings as a "Couch potato", it may require some determination and commitment to make regular activity a part of your daily routine. Improved Health: Efficiency of heart and lungs, Reduced cholesterol level, Muscle strength, Reduced BP, Reduced risk of major illness such as diabetes and heart disease, Weight loss Improved Sense of Well-being More energy, Less stress, Improved quality of sleep, Improved ability to cope with stress, Increased mental activity a Improved Appearance Weight Loss, Toned muscles, Improved posture Increased Stamina Increased productivity, Increased physical capabilities, Less frequent injuries, Improved immunity to minor illness. The Fitness Formula: If you are interested in improving your overall conditioning, health experts recommend that you should get at least 30 minutes of moderately intense physical activity on all or most days of the week. Examples of moderate activity include brisk walking, cycling, swimming or doing some repair and hard work. If you cannot get in 30 minutes all at once, aim for shorter bouts of activity (at least 10 minutes) that add up to a ½ hr/day. Instead of thinking in terms of a specific exercise program, work toward permanently changing your lifestyle to incorporate more activity. Don't forget that muscles used in any activity, any time of day, contribute to fitness. Try working in a little more movement with these extras. Take the stairs instead of the elevators. Park at the end of parking lot. Get off public transportation a few blocks before your stop. Physically fit people perform their everyday tasks effortlessly. Fitness Training: Fitness Training has now moved into a new dimension, and is getting morepersonalized than ever. Fitness training centers will provide you with their fitness training programs that will make you into a physically fit and healthy person. Consistency in fitness training is the quintessential key to becoming fit. While fitness training all this while has been about going to the gyms or fitness training centres and doing exercises. To determine your optimal fitness training schedule really requires that you figure out your fitness goals. If your primary goal is to lose body fat, then frequent full-body resistance fitness training sessions that include a cardiovascular element will help you meet your goal quicker. If your main goal is to get fit, gain strength and definition, and improve your body composition, then the following will apply. Beginners should start out twice a week with full-body fitness training and then increase to three times a week once your body has adjusted favorably to the fitness training stimulus. Novices naturally feel some soreness in the initial six to eight weeks of fitness training. Resistance Fitness Training: Cardio training the day following your resistance fitness training can really help to relieve some of the soreness. If you've been fitness training for several months very regularly, start dividing your fitness training sessions_alternating between upper-body fitness training and lower-body fitness training. Cardio Fitness Training: Cardio-Training means cardio-vascular training. The other name for cardio training is aerobic training. This type of training elevates your resting heart rate for a certain period of time and this in turn, helps in burning more calories. As you incorporate cardio training into your fitness plan, your heart becomes stronger and your body gains lot more stamina and strength. You can shed body fat quickly as you burn more calories per minute doing cardio than any other fitness training. Walking Tips: Bend your elbows. This will cause your arms to swing faster which in return will help your legs to move faster. Keep your stride short. Don't take long strides that feel awkward. Exercise & Workout Tips: Replace your sneakers often. At least after every 250 - 500 miles of walking/running. Stair climbing is a low-impact alternative to running. Choose exercises that you enjoy doing. You'll be more inclined to stick with a fitness regimen when it includes things you like to do. Weight Loss & Diet Tips: Exercise is not enough. You must also include healthy eating habits. Make a list of all the benefits regular exercise provides you. Everything from feeling healthier, sleeping better, preventing depression, feeling stronger, etc. Post this list somewhere that you will easily see it everyday so that it can serve as a reminder why you should workout.

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