Physical fitness, stress and immunity against diseases

Stress is a major factor that affects all of us in today's world. The main antidote to overcome stress is our physical form. In addition to combat stress, physical fitness gives a sense of well-being that is invaluable. Currently, it is also important to develop immunity because the chances of getting affected by diseases are more. Environmental pollution is taking a toll on human health greatly. Free radicals enter our system through the air we breathe, the water we drink and the foods we eat. These free radicals can destroy havoc on our health if they are not kept at bay. Since we cannot fight a lonely battle against environmental pollution, improving our immunity from being physically fitted, we are able to maintain the ill effects of free radicals under control.

There can be no shortcuts to physical fitness. We should also do regular exercises and eat wisely. What you eat plays an important role in keeping in shape. Most of us are not aware of the fact that, while the contribution of diet on our physical well-being is 80%, exercises contribute 20%. But we cannot just focus on what we eat and remain without doing exercises. The exercises are very important, even if they contribute much less than the diets. 

When people are told they must concentrate on their food, they have undergone a wrong notion that they should reduce their intake of food. If it is true that we should not eat too much, it is not necessary that we should crash diet or starve. Aggressive methods like crash diet or starvation did not provide any benefit. In fact, it will prove to be detrimental to our health. They cannot get the necessary calories or energy to carry on? Our work. The best way to burn calories fast and completely is to divide our total daily intake in small meals and eat six or seven times a day at intervals of about two or three hours, instead of having three large meals. Large meals will leave a lot of unburned calories and will add to our fat or weight. 

Besides the adoption of self-control in our methods of food, we should focus on our exercises also. Exercises should be done according to our physical abilities. It best to consult a doctor and a trainer to plan a good regimen and exercises suitable for us. We should follow the regime strictly and do the exercises regularly. At least thirty minutes of exercise should be done every day to keep us fit and healthy. 

By following the tips above, we are able to maintain fitness. You can relieve our tension and stress and also have a good immunity against disease.