Tread Fitness Issue 01

Building Endurance
A few keys for thought
The pressures of daily life can be daunting,
and with demanding careers and raising a
family, working out is probably the last thing on
your mind at the end of a busy day. However,
physical fitness can benefit you in more ways
than you think.
Being physically fit is not only about
conquering marathons in record time and not
only about looking your best on the beach
-- even though looking your best is always a
bonus. Being physically fit can help you live a
longer, more fulfilling life, it can benefit your
body, your self-esteem and help you deal with
the stresses of daily life.
Isn’t it ironic how you always manage to
find the time to watch TV, time to catch up
on your favorite program or the time to get
together with friends? Yet when it comes to
going to gym or getting physical, you can easily
come up with at least 10 different reasons why
you’re either too busy or just don’t have the
time to break a sweat.
These excuses can get in the way of our
desire to participate in activities, such as
sports, or any outdoor adventure that may
require a higher level of endurance. It may not
seem important, but endurance in our sporting
or outdoor activities may need our attention
more than we bargain.
Some thoughts on building endurance:
Building Endurance is very important for
athletes and for people who want to maintain
a healthy lifestyle. You will not build endurance
if you do not train hard, but you will also not
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