Tips to Stay Fit - Accept Yourself

Being in good shape is something that everybody wants, but many have experienced failure time and time again trying to get fit. This is often not the fault of the person, only that they did not use the many resources available to them in order to have a more successful fitness experience.

Many people do not understand that it is not just about doing the exercise and dieting, but about keeping yourself mentally strong and healthy. This is what will help you win the day and stop overeating and drinking. According to WebMD, feeling good about where you are as a person is one of the best ways to stay on track with a fitness regimen.

Most people who fail to get fit do so because they keep reinforcing all of the negative aspects of themselves. It is this human tendency to focus on the negative that discourages people from sticking to a regimen. Instead of someone thinking that they are lucky they don’t have a health or heart issue when overweight, they are too busy thinking how out-of-shape they are and will never be able to get rid of all the excess fat. Fitness is about mental well-being too, which is why the first step to your fitness goal is not just being okay with who you are, but feeling good about it as a whole. Often our flaws are never as bad as they look to us in the mirror.

Ian Dewson is a certified personal trainer that likes his clients to feel confident about themselves.

Tips to Prevent Cancer - A Good Diet

Though cancer is one of the most destructive diseases there is, there are ways to battle against it. Most of these ways involve preventative measures. According to the Siteman Cancer Center, a good diet is among one of the most effective ways to prevent and even battle cancer. Eating well, however, is often easier said than done.

There are many strange and confusing facts about what is healthy and what is not. A good eye however, can see that eating well is actually very simple. All you really have to do in order to eat well is to focus on getting large intakes of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, while steering away from sugars and red meats.

Eating a better diet is not difficult; it only requires a bit of common sense and discipline. Most processed snack foods and fast foods are terrible for you, which is something you should consider when trying to eat well. Many nutritiionists agree that fish, chicken, and beans are the best source of protein for a good diet. Less refined grains like brown rice or whole wheat are also much better for you than are refined versions.

The reason that fruits and vegetables are so important for a healthy diet is that they contain many vital nutrients and antioxidants. Antioxidants are a key agent for fighting and preventing cancer from occurring within the body. That is why a good diet can go a long way for your short and long-term health.

Ian Dewson is a certified personal trainer who knows the power of a healthy diet.
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Requirements to Become a Personal Trainer in America

Though there are many different certifications that exist to improve a personal trainer’s wealth of knowledge, there are few requirements to actually become a personal trainer, at least in America. In order to be a personal trainer in most areas requires a high school diploma, in-depth knowledge of how to carry out cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as well as the knowledge to use an AED, or automated external defibrillator.

These requirements are relatively minor compared to other professions, and are usually only necessary to ensure the safety of a trainer’s clients. Though there aren’t many certification requirements, it is encouraged in the field to have a background in some kind of physical science, biology, or health field. Kinesiology, for instance, is an example of a great field for an aspiring personal trainer to pursue an education in.

An investigation of the qualifications held by personal trainers in the early 2000s revealed that 70% of the trainers surveyed did not hold a degree in any related field. Those that did not hold a degree also did much worse on average in a performance test. Trainers who held a certification from the ACSM or the NSCA, would score an average of 83%, much better than any other group. This means that if a person is seeking out a personal trainer, they should inquire as to what qualifications and certifications they have. A good general rule is to find a fitness trainer with a degree or educational background in exercise science.

Ian Dewson is a personal trainer who also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports & Recreation Management.
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