Friday, April 17, 2009

Over 40 & Fit? Massage Chairs Are The Missing Link

By Steve Esquire

Fitness over 40? Impossible, you think? Well, think again. As you get older your metabolism slows down. A woman over 40 is faced with a decreased metabolic rate. This metabolic decline actually starts in her mid 30s. There are three prongs to fitness over 40. It is all about diet, exercise and massage chair therapy.

When the metabolic rate begins to drop, you will feel like you have less energy. Women can struggle with this in particular. However, it does not need to remain the same. You have to motivate and then your have to work, and not lollygag around. The main problem is simply giving up, like a new years resolution. Women face more pressure then men to maintain a nice figure.

When you hit your 40s diet is one of the pillars of fitness. You are what you eat. Do you eat poor foods? You know, the ones high in calories and fats. Well guess where that goes in your body? Well, I known you know, I do not have to tell you. Eat a proper and balance diet. Eat less, but eat more often--try 5 smaller meals per day.

One important cycle to understand is how eating helps or hinders the metabolism of the body. Some foods may produce energy affecting the body more quickly than others. Some foods may feel heavy and bog you down. If you eat too much, then you feel more tired. So eat less per sitting, but have more sittings.

How about going for a walk? Walk around the block for 30 minutes. Take the dog and the kids. It can be a good time and healthy for everyone. Try to do this type of light exercise 4 to 5 times per week.

Exercise, exercise, exercise, and exercise. At least 4 times a week. You can do light exercises like going for a walk. Walking can raise your heart rate and help increase your lung capacity. You breathe better after periodic exercise.

The third member of the triad of vitality over 40 is massage therapy. Food is the energy and exercise processes the energy. Massage helps recuperation of the body and muscles. This is the great circle of vitality.

Most people over 40 do not think to add massage therapy to their routines. The main reason is convenience. A massage chair can be an integral part of fitness over 40. It provides unprecedented convenience as it is available when you are. Massage chairs provide a number of therapies can help improve your flexibility, range of motion and attitude.

Massage chair therapy offers a practical way to integrate massage into your daily exercise routine. Start with a brisk warm up massage. Get the blood flowing with some morning shiatsu. Invigorate your muscles with the chopping massage. This has an excellent loosen effect. Limber up before a round of golf.

Fitness over 40 does not have to be all bad. Just get the right tools and enjoy this part of your life to the fullest. Get your diet right and balance your nutrition. You dont have to give up all your favorite foods, just eat them sporadically. Exercise your body and get it in shape. Bring your fitness full circle with a massage chair to get your muscle soothed and relaxed for your next work out.

The triad of diet, exercise and massage chair therapy is the secret to staying fit over 40. Eat healthy and often with smaller portions. Perform light exercise a minimum of 4 times a week for at least 30 minutes. Let your body recuperate with soothing massage chair therapy. Why not have it all after 40! - 14130

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