Fitness Made Simple

Tips for an Easy,
Healthy Fitness Routine

The Basics

The trouble with any fitness regimen is choosing what is best for you. No matter how many Fitness Made Simple videos you might have watched, the truth is that there is no one-size fits-all solution to your fitness needs. However, there are certain key elements you need to keep in mind before you start on any fitness program:

1. Diet
   Instead of three large meals a day, eat four to five smaller meals a day. This will also reduce your need to snack in between meals. Include plenty of fiber in your diet, and cut down on starch, sugar, and fat.
2. Exercise
   Aerobics, resistance training, walking, swimming, and skipping are all good exercises. Before starting on any exercise program, be sure to consult with your physician.
3. Water
   Drink at least 0.55 ounces of water for each ounce of your body weight.
4. Supplements
   Pills cannot replace a well-balanced meal, but they can enhance your diet by providing some key minerals that might be lacking in your food. Supplements are generally a good thing.
5. Sleep
   A good night's sleep is an essential part of any fitness made simple program. Your body recharges itself when you sleep, repairing damaged tissues and aiding better metabolism in the daytime.
6. Relax
   Any fitness guide will tell you that fitness is not just about physical health, but mental well-being as well. Take time out for yourself, do things you enjoy - spend time with your family, meditate, join a hobby class – whatever it takes for you to feel relaxed.

As long as you follow these basic guidelines, there is no need for you to shun the occasional ice cream sundae or bag of potato chips. Any fitness made simple guide will explain the same principles, though with a lot of additional details.

The bottom line: A healthy lifestyle is not the product of fads and trends; it is a habit. Proper diet, exercise, supplements, and the avoidance of smoking and drinking are the basics of any fitness made simple program. Yes, fitness really is that simple!