Thursday, April 17, 2014

Exercise can be powerful complement to your health.

Exercise can be a powerful complement to your health.

"Exercise makes you strong" Yes, exercise improves your circulation, reinforces your heart and lungs. Helps to maintain your focus which is essential to achieve your daily goals.  Exercise can boost your mood, improve your sex life, help control weight and help to prevent diseases like diabetes, arthritis, cancer, stress  and even depression.

Exercise is essential to maintain your health.

Do the exercises that you like:
First,  you need to know the most important thing,  you don't have to be an athlete to be able to exercise and be in good healthy shape.

Second, schedule your physical activity. People have a busy life and for many of us if it is not on the calendar it won't get done. 

Finally, if you are  a person that does not  exercise frequently, look for what you like and find something you enjoy;  don't push yourself into a gym if you don't know what to do once you are there.  I recommend finding a physical activity where you can feel motivated and energetic, it doesn't have to be a sport, dancing is great exercise.  Invite a friend  maybe that can help you to push yourself to do it.   

As an exercise lover,  I have tried many different sports, gyms, dancing and cardio classes.  After a few years  I found what I consider to be a good balance for me as a  energetic  person.  I enjoy my yoga classes,  normally I do yoga once a week to improve my flexibility, sharpen my focus and to help me calm down after a crazy day.

 Capoeira, is my newer style of training.  I'm still a beginner but I have found  It's a great way to exercise, improve your  balance, coordination, concentration,  burn fat, focus and give you a well toned and lean body.  

What is Capoeira?  Capoeira was born in Brazil, originally created by the slaves from Africa and refined in unique mix of cultures found only in Brazil. It's a martial art that combines element of dance and music. The game is marked by fluid acrobatic play, feints, and extensive use of sweeps, kicks, and head butts.  Hot celebrities practices this amazing work out like Ricky Martin, Halle Berry, Adriana Lima and Gisele Bundchen , Alex Meraz from Twilight.  To really excel you need to practice this 5-6 times a week but with my busy schedule I usually only practice 3-4 times a week.  It is a really good sweat, a lot of fun and helps you focus all the time.  

I'm practice Capoeira in Nago Academy  Martial art & Fitness, with Andre Gusmao (owner) he started Capoeira when he was 14 years old in Brazil and since then  he has never stopped.  He opened his Academy  in June 2011, it is now a fitness center where you can find different ways to exercise, from Capoeira to Yoga and Conditioning classes (mix of cardio, weight, type of training where you always will be training different muscles, making you stronger and getting in shape in less time). 

Combining the right food with exercise will give you the healthy body and mind that you always wanted. Food plays a very important roll in this process, a balanced meal ( good fats, good carbs, protein and vegetables) is the key to looking Fabulous.  Healthy habits are not easy, you need to work hard, stay disciplined and educate yourself about a healthy life style.  Combining all of this without going crazy and not forgetting to enjoy your guilty pleasures once in a while.   

Remember a  pill or drug can make you lose weight for a short time but only good food and exercise will give you energy, healthy skin and hair and make you look young and fabulous for a long time.
Nothing is better than to provide your body healthy food and exercise, it keep you young, happy and rejuvenate you from the inside out. 

Special thanks for part of the information to my friends Andres and Bruno Gusmao. Visit:  www.nagoacademy.com


The perfect place to get in shape and rock your body this spring-summer. 




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