{"id":252878,"date":"2021-11-29T14:26:22","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T19:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wwdemo.com\/?p=252878"},"modified":"2022-01-13T14:12:25","modified_gmt":"2022-01-13T14:12:25","slug":"top-6-habits-to-keep-you-fit-lean-ageless","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maureenkemeny.com\/top-6-habits-to-keep-you-fit-lean-ageless\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 6 Habits to Keep You Fit, Lean & Ageless"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

1. STRENGTH TRAINING<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I started consistently strength training in my early 30\u2019s and I\u2019m happy I did. Over the years, I\u2019ve found that the secret to staying consistent is to keep it simple. Strength train 2 times a week. Complete one exercise for each major body part. Start with a 5 to 10 minute warm-up and finish with a 5 minute cool-down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

45 minutes total is all you need, including your warm-up and cool-down. Click here<\/a> and here<\/a> for a couple of full body workout videos with instruction. As I age, my focus has changed. If you\u2019re trying to figure out how YOU can stay lean and strong, and maintain your fitness as you age I would love to help you. Contact me HERE<\/a> and together we\u2019ll reach your fitness goals!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. WATER<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Drink at least 2 liters of water a day. I tacked this habit 20 years ago and it took me 6 months before I was able to consistently drink 2 liters a day. It may take you time as well, but it doesn\u2019t matter. A year from now you\u2019ll be happy you started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. EAT REAL FOOD<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Eliminate the white stuff- sugar and wheat. Focus on foods with ingredients from the earth (without man made chemicals \/ ingredients) 80% of the time. This means that 20% of the time you can have foods that aren\u2019t so healthy. The all or nothing way of thinking doesn\u2019t work. It\u2019s ok to enjoy unhealthy foods occasionally, as long as most of the time you focus on eating lots of vegetables, fruits and lean protein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. AEROBIC ACTIVITY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Participate in aerobic activities that you love \u2013 be in nature, outside, dance, hike, ski. Think of movement activities that brought you joy as a child. These are the activities that will keep you moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. LIMIT TOXINS GOING IN YOUR BODY AND INTO YOUR ENVIRONMENT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Toxins are everywhere \u2013 in the foods we eat, in our skin care, and home cleaning products. Eat organic whenever possible. I use natural products for my skin and our home. I don\u2019t use over the counter products, like anti-inflammatories, digestive aids or cough suppressants. Instead, I use plant based products (like turmeric) and allow nature\u2019s power to help heal my body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. FOAM ROLLING<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Foam rolling has added years to my endurance training. My knees used to hurt so much from osteo- arthritis and I resorted to knee injections to help with the pain. Now that I foam roll, I am able to run and bike pain free and no longer need to get injections. I can\u2019t say enough about the benefits of foam rolling. I suggest you foam roll everyday, either first thing in the morning, before bed, before exercise or after exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re new to foam rolling, here\u2019s a video<\/a> I created to help you get started.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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