How do you get fit?

Question

I need to get fit?I need to get more fit and I was think You caould tell me how you get fit. Its an easy question, 2 or 10 points!

Answer 1

There's a lot of discussion these days about fit kids. People who care (parents, doctors, teachers, and others) want to know how to help kids be more fit. Being fit is a way of saying a person eats well, gets a lot of physical activity (exercise), and has a healthy weight. If you're fit, your body works well, feels good, and can do all the things you want to do, like run around with your friends.

Some steps only parents can take - such as serving healthy meals or deciding to take the family on a nature hike. But kids can take charge, too, when it comes to health. Here are five rules to live by, if you're a kid who wants to be fit. The trick is to follow these rules most of the time, knowing that some days (like your birthday) might call for cake and ice cream.

1. Eat a variety of foods, especially fruits and vegetables. You may have a favorite food, but the best choice is to eat a variety. If you eat different foods, you're more likely to get the nutrients your body needs. Taste new foods and old ones you haven't tried for a while. Some foods, such as green veggies, are more pleasing the older you get. Shoot for five servings of fruits and vegetables a day - two fruits and three vegetables. Here's one combination that might work for you:

1/2 cup (113 grams) strawberries on breakfast cereal
10 baby carrots
2 broccoli spears
3/4 cup (170 grams) fruit juice
1/2 cup (113 grams) salsa with chips
2. Drink water and milk most often. When you're really thirsty, cold water is the No. 1 thirst-quencher. And there's a reason your school cafeteria offers cartons of milk. Kids need calcium to grow strong bones, and milk is a great source of this mineral. How much do kids need? About 800 milligrams each day if you're 6 to 8 and 1,300 milligrams if you're 9 or older. To give you an idea, here's a list of foods and drinks that would add up to the 1,300-milligram daily goal:

2 cups (about half a liter) of milk (600 milligrams of calcium)
2 ounces (57 grams) of cheese (300 milligrams of calcium)
1 cup (227 grams) of yogurt (315 milligrams of calcium)
1/2 cup (113 grams) cooked white beans (120 milligrams of calcium)
You probably will want something other than milk or water once in a while, so it's OK to have 100% juice, too. But try to limit sugary drinks, like sodas, juice cocktails, and fruit punches. They contain a lot of added sugar. Sugar just adds calories, not important nutrients.

3. Listen to your body. What does it feel like to be full? When you're eating, notice how your body feels and when your stomach feels comfortably full. Sometimes, people eat too much because they don't notice when they need to stop eating. Eating too much can make you feel uncomfortable, and over a period of time, it can lead to unhealthy weight gain.

4. Limit screen time. What's screen time? It's the amount of time you spend watching TV, DVDs, and videos, playing handheld computer games, and using the computer. The more time you spend on these sitting-down activities, the less time available for active stuff, like basketball, bike riding, and swimming. Try to spend no more than 2 hours a day on screen time, not counting computer use related to school work.

5. Be active. One job you have as a kid - and it's a fun one - is that you get to figure out which activities you like best. Not everyone loves baseball or soccer. Maybe your passion is karate, or kickball, or dancing. Ask your parents to help you do your favorite activities regularly. Find ways to be active every day. You might even write down a list of fun stuff to do, so you can refer to it when your mom or dad says it's time to stop watching TV or playing computer games!

Speaking of parents, they can be a big help if you want to be a fit kid. For instance, they can stock the house with healthy foods and plan physical activities for the family. Tell your parents about these five steps you want to take and maybe you can teach them a thing or two. If you're a fit kid, why shouldn't you have a fit mom and a fit dad?

Answer 2

The Wii is definately valued at the cash. For you Wii Fit/Plus quandary, get Wii Fit Plus considering that it has the entire activites that Wii Fit has plus additional. So you have got to purchase a Wii after which get a Wii Fit Plus kit that incorporates the board and your set.

Answer 3

My motto has always been to take every oppurtunity to exercise. Taking the stairs, carrying the extra bags, dancing when the musics on. That kind of thing keeps you in perfect shape like I've always been. If you want to get serious get a gym membership. Also, getting a workout buddy is motivating and gives you some fun competition.

Answer 4

Diet and exercise. Burn more calories than you consume through cardio and strength training.