In the uncertain world of health care reform, the rising toxicity of our atmosphere and increasing levels of stress, it seems that most concerns are outside of our control.We do however have the ability to control our health and fitness by taking steps to ensure that we can have the most optimal life available to us. It takes committment and personal responsibility to make lifestyle changes but the payoff is a longer life filled with vitality, optimal mobility and ultimately more pleasure. Here are a few tips for maintaining your health and increasing longevity:

1. Weight Resistance Exercise at least 3 days a week. This would include yoga, pilates or any type of functional training.

2. Cardiovascular Exercise at least 4 days a week. This would include power walking, running, swimming or any type of activity that keeps your heart rate up consistantly for 20-30 minutes.

3. Balanced diet of protein with plenty of green leafy vegetables. Drink a minimum of 8 glasses of water a day. Eat plenty of color!

4. Regular massage on a monthly basis. Massage is critical for the effective growth of new muscle and in healing injured or strained tissue. It is also helpful in removing toxins from the body, this keeps the body youthful and reduces stress.

5. Regular facials every 6 weeks. We can’t forget the importance of skin health as we age. Getting regular facials allows the body to regenerate new collagen and generates growth of new healthier cells through exfoliation and hydration.

Please take the time and effort to begin to add years of health to your life! If you have any other health tips that you feel will be helpful, please let us know. We look forward to being a part of your lifestyle changes. Call today to begin to renew your life! Schedule a Fitness Evaluation during the month of June  and recieve a complimentary home program design.

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