The Joy Of Retirement

For most people, retirement is one of the most liberating periods in their lives. Retirement allows them to pursue activities and engage in pursuits that they have always had an interest in but could not find the time for or did not want to sacrifice income for.

Some people are happy with just a general sense of being able to do whatever they want if they have all the time in the world. Others, however, need more direction and guidance about what to do with themselves now that their work has ended too.

In many cases, the answer to the question of "what do I do now?" can be found in hobbies. Retirement gives people the opportunity to discover what they are passionate about. It doesn't matter whether or not they can make money off of their newfound passion; the goal of retirement is freedom, and that includes financial freedom.

But before you can begin engaging in your new activities, you need to make sure that your body is in good enough shape to handle them. Unfortunately, when many people enter retirement they quickly forget about staying fit. They might even retire because they are too out of shape to work anymore. In such cases, the best thing to do is hire an accredited personal trainer who can show you how to get and stay in shape.

The advantages of hiring a personal trainer are many. First, they know what exercises are best for your body. A lot of injuries are caused by improper weight training or improper aerobic exercise, so working with a trainer will help you optimize your body's ability to remain healthy and strong.

Another advantage of working with a trainer is that they can tell when you are slacking off or getting hurt because you aren't doing the right exercises. They will be able to guide you and keep you on track so that you don't hurt yourself while pursuing a new hobby.

Finally, a good personal trainer will help you to stay motivated throughout the entire process. It can be difficult to do the same workouts every single day, especially when you are just starting out. A good trainer will keep you excited about what you are doing and inspire you to meet your goals. On top of that, it is a lot more fun to work out with a friend than by yourself! If you're lucky enough to have a friend who's also looking for an activity buddy, then both of you can feel comfortable having someone with whom it is safe and enjoyable to work out!

If all of these advantages aren't enough for you, then consider the immediate benefits that working with a personal trainer offers. Compared to riding a bike or using the treadmill, personal training sessions will get you results faster. No matter how hard you try to lose fat or gain muscle on your own, you won't see huge results without the help of an actual trainer!

So if you're looking for something to do during your retirement years, why not give personal training a shot? You'll be glad that you did!

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Title: The Investor's Health Study II

The first time when researchers interviewed the participants in their study, they found that a lifestyle intervention (intervention) causing weight loss in overweight and obese individuals was just as successful in preventing heart disease as is exercise alone. Participants' life expectancy increased by almost nine years compared to those who had done no intervention.  But here's the kicker: This lifestyle intervention is just a repetition of habits that have been proven to prevent diseases already, such as eating and exercising more.  

One of the best things about our new study is that we no longer have to rely on other people's definitions of healthy and unhealthy. As part of the study, we have created a specific healthy lifestyle scorecard, which you can use to determine if you are leading a healthy life.  

In our study, participants who scored in the highest 20 percent for healthy lifestyle factors experienced an 11-year gain in longevity compared to those who received the lowest 20 percent score.  The greater your healthy lifestyle score, the greater your longevity.  

Source: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/07/13/investors-health-study-ii/?intcmp=features

Title: Exercise and Weight Loss

Exercise and weight loss are often used interchangeably, but they're not the same thing. Here's a list of reasons why exercise is vital for weight loss, regardless of the type: 1.      Intensity      Regular exercise raises your metabolism for many hours after exercising, which means your body will continue burning calories long after you have finished working out. This increase in calorie burning is called excess postexercise oxygen consumption (EPOC).The more intense the workout, the greater your EPOC will be. 2 .      Cardio      When you exercise at a high intensity, your heart rate increases and pours more oxygen to the muscles being used. The body then takes oxygen from storage depots, namely fat cells. This process is known as lipolysis , and it eventually leads to weight loss.      High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)      High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is one of the most effective workout routines for fat loss that you can do because it causes your body to burn fat at an accelerated rate. 3 .      Muscle Building Exercise burns calories even when you're resting because muscle tissue requires additional calories to remain active.      Weight Training      Weight training burns more calories than other forms of exercise . Studies have found that people who exercise regularly and maintain muscle mass have a lower risk of developing diabetes and heart disease.Exercise is more important than dieting to lose weight because it increases the amount of fat burned daily. 4 .      Social Support      People who exercise with others are more likely to stick with their routine, making it easier to reach your weight-loss goals. At the office or at home, talking about working out with your friends can boost your motivation and keep you interested in exercising regularly.Recreational sports teams , like volleyball leagues, often work well for weight management because they allow you to meet new people and make friends. 5 .

Conclusion

It is evident that the benefits of exercise and weight loss are far greater than initially expected. Although weight loss is not entirely dependent on exercise, it is necessary to induce a calorie deficit in order to lose weight. Therefore, it is likely that one cannot achieve their ideal body composition without exercising frequently. It also seems that investing in proper exercise can pay off because there are many health benefits associated with exercise besides burning fat. The most important factor when choosing an exercise program is motivation; if you're not motivated, then you will have a hard time staying consistent.