CHECK Berlin #4

FITNESS
But the good lifestyle has also added a few
extra pounds over the years. And often the body
can no longer keep up with the ever-so-youthful
spirit. Ten years ago, you’d hit the gym and
not think twice about how much you sweat. But
now taking the stairs to the third floor is getting
harder and harder and you don’t even think
about cycling to work anymore. In short: your
fitness level is poor. But where is the problem?
Why not just pick up training again!
AFTER THE WILD YEARS
There are a few things to keep in mind when
training at forty. The young, “wild” years have left
their mark and nothing works like it did at thirty.
Therefore, you should train according to your age
on the way to your dream body. What does that
mean for your everyday training? What do you have
to consider and how can you start training without
problems?
PERSEVERE AND HAVE FUN
Keeping up with good resolutions is an ongoing issue; a constant
struggle for the will to change and keep your self-motivation.
After a strenuous day at work, all you want is rest and relaxation--
and that is sometimes necessary. Fortunately, many discover after
a short time that exercise is an excellent outlet for stress and
anger. The more you exercise, the more calories will be burned
and stress will be reduced. A healthy, agile body gives you serenity
and self-confidence. But with all your zeal and will to get fit again,
don‘t forget your family and friends. Try to integrate them into your
“new”, more active life. Often people in your personal environment
struggle just like you. Don’t exclude them from your journey.
Finally, something very
important. Be patient with
your body and its transformation!
It will take a while
before you can see the first
results in the mirror. There
will be days when you find it
difficult to motivate yourself.
But keep at it and it will pay
off. And one thing is for sure,
from the first day of training,
even if it can be very exhausting
and hard, your body will
thank you for putting in the
effort. (md)
Author: Michael Dolfen
ist Präventionsmanager und Gesundheitsberater. Er leitet die Gesundbar in Berlin-Friedrichshain
und teilt in Check seine Tipps und Tricks für ein gesünderes Leben.
BEZIRKSapotheke Friedrichshain
(Pharmacy with focus on
HIV, PrEP, STDs)
Warschauer Str. 27, 10243 Berlin
Phone +49 30 296 20 24
friedrichshain@bezirksapotheke.de
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Phone: +49 30 29350283423
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