By Tom Billy
Everyone wants a good physique, but no one is ready to do the heavy lifting. Don’t worry, you don’t have to. Lifting weights is for those people who want to be like Arnold Schwarzenegger, not for people who just want to live a healthy lifestyle. There are other ways to stay fit besides punishing yourself in the gym. Those methods won’t give you a perfectly chiselled body like that of California’s ex-governor, but they might prevent you from dying of heart disease. Here are 4 ways to remain fit and healthy without pumping iron:
Cardio
All workouts need to start with cardio, because it is that important. A little jogging on the treadmill can get your heart rate pumping in no time. Couple that with swimming and cycling and you have yourself a workout routine. It will improve blood circulation in your body and help keep your tummy in. You don’t necessarily have to do a thousand ab crunches a day to get a flat stomach. However, if you want a six-pack then you have no choice. If you don’t have any plans to model for Tom Ford, then just stick to the cardio.
Pilates
Many Hollywood celebrities swear by Pilates. Well, if it’s good enough for a celebrity then it’s good enough for me, or at least that’s what I always say. Pilates is all about controlling your muscles. It helps build stamina and strength while improving flexibility. It’s basically one part cardio and one part Yoga. Pilates is slowly gaining popularity and it’s fast becoming the method of choice to stay fit. You should try it too and see what all the fuzz is about. Who knows, you might bump into a Hollywood starlet at the gym.
Eat Right
Eating right has always been and always shall be the easiest way to a fit body. Watch your calorie intake and you can easily avoid working out. Celebrities often hire nutritionists to help them plan their diet. Since you’re not a celebrity you should stick to smartphone apps. There are many apps that can help you calculate your daily calorie intake and prepare a suitable diet plan. It’s time to put your smartphone to good use and live a healthy lifestyle. People might hate Gwyneth Paltrow for all her health books, but she’s still voted as the sexiest woman in the world.
MMA
It’s needless to say that if you practice MMA you won’t have a beer belly. Your gut should be tough enough to withstand a punch. And that’s exactly what MMA does; it toughens your gut. Apart from improving your physique MMA is also good for self-defence. If you’re constantly looking over your shoulder while walking home at night, then you really need to learn Muay Thai or BJJ. If someone tries to mug you, it’ll be he who needs to call 911. No one’s going to try to mess with Randy Couture or Ronda Rousey on their way home.
There you have it, 4 simple ways to stay fit without actually working out. Leave all the heavy lifting to Schwarzenegger, because he can handle it.
Author Bio: Warren Brown is a freelance blogger and an ace creative write with many years of experience writing for top blogs. Warren has written on a myriad of topics and has written several posts for us.
