Physical
strength peaks in one’s twenties and drops sharply in one’s thirties. Therefore
the physical strength and health condition in one’s twenties has a deep impact
on health throughout the remaining lifespan, let alone that in the thirties and
forties (An et al., 2009). Due to physiological processes unique to women such
as menstruation, pregnancy and the menopause, women suffer greater
deterioration of physical strength with advancing age (Jee et al., 2004;
Son and Choi, 2005). Considering that young women pavé the way
for the next generation’s health, regular exercise is needed to
improve young women’s physical strength. Amongst the various age and gender
groups among adults aged over 19 in the Republic of Korea, the rate
of physical exercise is the lowest in women in their twenties, at less than 15%
(Chang and Jung, 2000; Kim, 2006). Also their health care state receives little
attention in the legal and regulative systems (Yi et al., 2004).
Many
fitness books feature recipes for better eating or focus on nutrition as part
of a larger fitness regimen, however few are devoted to great
recipes. New York Times bestseller Run Fast, Eat Slow is an exception. It has
more than 100 recipes that are made of whole foods and taste great.
Written by an Olympian and a chef, this book is the combination of fit-focused
food and meals that are delicious.
Chontel Duncan’s
secret is to know your priorities As a wife and mother, FIERCE trainer Chontel Duncan
knows the pressures of trying to juggle the needs of a family with looking
after yourself. Both in her own life and through feedback from the clients she
trains, she finds that to take care of others, you first have to take care of
yourself. When you have people depending on you, it’s not always
easy to find that time! Here are Chontel’s tips for committing to your workout
sessions: Prioritise what you want most It’s really easy to fall into
the habit of choosing what you want now, and not holding out for
the bigger goal. Take the time to set up your environment to say what
you want most and make those in-the-moment choices easier. For example, you
might set up a dedicated workout or stretching space in your home to use
regularly. Give yourself permission to be the best version of
yourself When you make time to look after yourself, you have more to give
others. Write a note to give yourself permission to priorities your
own needs by doing a workout, going for a walk or making a coffee date and put
it somewhere you will see it. When you feel healthy and energised, everyone
around you will benefit! Create a to-do list and a plan to follow through You
can do anything, but you can’t do everything! This is why it’s important to
create a to-do list that reflects what is most important to you. Once you’ve
made the decision, create a plan to follow through. Make a
pre-commitment Chontel sleeps in her workout clothes to be ready
for the next day! This is a ‘pre-commitment’ that sets Chontel up to
start the day with a workout first thing. A pre-commitment is an action you
take to make it easier to lead a healthy lifestyle. You could put your gym bag
in the car the night before, or pack a healthy lunch to take to work so you
aren’t tempted to buy something unhealthy. “I think you can all agree here,
that we have all been a victim of temptation where what we want most becomes
less critical, than what we want now.” — Chontel Duncan When you set up your
environment to align with your goals, it’s so much easier
to meet them!
"Never
in a million years did I think I could be a fitness instructor, but I now teach
hoop fitness classes twice a week in addition to hooping at home
every night. Each week, dozens of women count on me to lead them in an
hour-long hooping adventure, which fills me with what I can only
describe as blissful energy. I jokingly refer to it as a 'hooping high.'"—Cori,
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By
gradually changing the thoughts and behaviours that are stopping you from
living the life that you want, you can move towards a more powerful, confident
version of yourself. With the right mindset, fitness can allow you
with self-confidence and the ability to carry out new goals.
Owner and
CEO of the workout brand, Body by Simone, this new mama has been posting lots
of mom-friendly workouts lately. Even if you’re don't have a kiddo,
though, you’ll find her effective moves and positive energy captivating enough
to follow along.(Check out Simone's 20-minute bodyweight workout.)
The
subjects’ motivations for participating in this study’s work-out program were
weight control, body fitness, chance to learn, promotion of physical fitness,
positive health, improving motor ability, and sense of achievement. Research by
Yang about the motivation of university students to take
part in physical activity suggests that female students are more concerned
with their physical body shape than male students. Also the study of
motivations to engage in physical activity by Kirkpatrick et al. revealed that
female students consider positive health as the most important motivation,
followed by weight management, appearance, strength and endurance, avoidance of
ill-health, revitalization, and stress management in that order.
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