The Four important Stages of Fitness

I recently introduced 'The Four Pillars of Fitness' in a blog article. I describe the each pillar for a component of fitness. While fitness will continue to be strong when anyone of these pillars isn't set up, it takes all four to truly be completely match. Those pillars are Mindset, Diet & Nutrition, Exercise and Sleep. Studies have proven that each region is essential for complete operation of the human body. You need each region and I need each area for optimum fitness.

Our mindset is that the pilot in guiding the behaviour and activities that result in better eating, exercising and sufficient sleep. Good nutrition is important to fuel and feed the body. For example, you need cholesterol as a structural material for your cell walls and Vitamin B-12 as building material for your own myelin on your nerve cells. Exercise is crucial to build strength, heart health, sound structure, brain health and much more. Sleep is important for the brain too.

Each of us has different requirements and different lifestyles because of our job, family and much more. Creating a The Four Pillars of Fitness work for you is essential so that you are able to enjoy a quality and vital life your entire life. Let us go through every point so you can enact them in your life.

Pillar 1: Mindset. There are a range of ways which you may use this pillar. Attitude is one and so is belief. Both are in the exact same grouping. What you believe about fitness is important regarding the type of action you will take. If you would like the fitness mindset, then start believing that you reflect it. When you do so, then you'll take fitness-oriented actions. Mindfulness training is 1 method to receive your into focus for fitness. Hypnosis helps in changing subconscious programming and habits. There are lots of means that I list in my book, 'Mind Your Own Fitness' that can be used.

Pillar 2: Diet and Nutrition. Many people who exercise falsely think they can participate in whatever food they want. To be fully fit, eating the proper foods is extremely important. Supplementation will help to support a diet deficient in certain key nutrients. The value of proper nutrition is they help to create new cells, supply the right energy, keeps the body and mind fully working. Processed sugars really lead to inflammation as well as brain shrinkage. Dr. Lori Shemek has a wonderful book on using nutrition to burn fat fast; 'Fire-Up Your Fat Burn'.

Pillar 3: Exercise. Muscular strength and endurance are extremely important during our life. When we are weak and frail, accidents become more notable. Furthermore, your body and mind get's other benefits from exercise. The more intense the exercise, the more a particular gene (brain derived neurotrophic factor) is triggered, which helps to create additional nerves and neuroconnections. In this case, use it or lose it applies to both body and brain. Exercise makes you smarter.

Pillar 4: Sleep. Many recent studies have proven just how much sleep has on our brain. Several have known this for eons. Optimal fitness cannot be had when there's a shortage of sleep. It impacts the disposition (Pillar 1). And this creates a "slippery slope" in fitness center. Motivation wanes from wanting to workout. Cravings for simple carbs will increase. And by reading the other pillars, you understand what's going to happen when those aren't fully engaged. Get between 7-9 hours of sleep per day. If you sleep less at night, put in a catnap during the day.

Each pillar I explained has an effect on others. The whole assumption of the 'The Four Pillars of Fitness' is about systems thinking about fitness. Each pillar supports others and all support the body and mind. For optimum fitness, ensure each pillar is at its best. Get help if you need the support as well as making sure that you are always working towards optimal fitness.