New Delhi: The festive season is a great time to relax and enjoy time with family, friends and of course food, but it can also be a time when your fitness routine goes out the window.
Diwali is the most exciting festival of lights, festivities and joy but a side effect of this is the alarming rise in the level of air pollution. These levels have many ill effects on health, especially for people with breathing problems.
People suffering from asthma should adopt ways to strengthen their lungs so that they can manage their health effectively. Simply locking yourself indoors won’t work as the air quality inside the house also deteriorates during Diwali. There are many harmful effects of crackers during Diwali. To protect our lung health, it is important for us to protect ourselves from pollution.
It can be difficult for many people to stick to their fitness routine post the festive cheer. However, it is important to get back to your fitness routine as soon as possible to maintain your health and well being. Here are some tips to help you get back on track:
start small
If you’ve been inactive for a while, don’t try to go back to your old routine right away. Start with some basic exercises and work your way up. This will help reduce the risk of injury and allow your body to get used to the activity again.
set realistic goals
Don’t try to become a fitness junkie overnight. Set realistic goals that you can easily achieve and gradually increase the difficulty over time.
find a fitness buddy
Working out with a friend can make the process more enjoyable and help hold you accountable.
make time for fitness
Don’t make other activities a priority on your fitness routine. Make time to do specific workouts in your day and stick to it.
stand firm
Don’t give up if you hit an obstacle along the way. Persevere and you will eventually reach your fitness goals.
find your inspiration
If you don’t have a “real” purpose to do so, you may not really be a fit. Inspiration comes from within.
Even if you plan to hit the gym for weeks after the holidays, you should find motivation to stay regular and dedicated.
Most people are motivated to exercise because it will improve their appearance or because they want to do it for someone else. This can help you stay motivated until you reach your goal.
So for the sake of your mental or physical health, you should return to a fitness routine. No matter how long it’s been since your last workout, it’ll motivate you to never quit again.
inspect your body
As always, knowing and respecting your body’s limits is essential to success in fitness. Pay close attention to how your body reacts to exercise while trying to get in shape. Check with a doctor if you have a strain, sprain, or even a stress fracture before continuing to exercise. An injury that is not properly managed or evaluated can worsen, take longer to heal, and cause problems in the future.
There are countless additional tips, but these tips are a great way to get started. Try them and be successful. After the festive season, getting back to a healthy routine due to the clutter in your schedule can be a bit challenging for everyone. But you should take care of your body the same way and develop a clear timetable for exercising, just like you do for your business meetings.
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