The Over 50 Survival Guide for Men

HEALTH TIP FOR TODAY - STRENGTH TRAINING

As part of my health and fitness and live longer plan, I have incorporated both aerobic training and strength training.  It is equally important that you include daily aerobic exercise such as running, or workout on a stepper or treadmill, but also do daily strength training.  I bought a multi station gym with an adjustable weight stack, which allows me to work almost every muscle group.  I have incorporated a short workout for one body part per day into my daily workout routine. 

Be Fit - Charlie

HEALTH TIP OF THE DAY - SUPPLEMENTS

I am a big fan of natural health food supplements. I dont think that you should substitute supplements for healthy food, however it is nearly impossible to get enough  vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and other necessary nutrients in a typical daily food plan.  Unless you are juicing fruits and vegetables, you could not possibly eat enough  to get the needed vitamins and minerals.  Similarly most people do not take sufficient amino acids,  or protein in their diet.  It takes a little research to determine what is right for you. I started with a good multi vitamin, then added vitamin C, D &  E.   (a good rule of thumb is A,B,C,D,E for basic vitamins). Then I added a good soy based protien powder with lots of amino acids.  I have gone further by additing more vitamins, minerals and herbal supplments, but if you just start with the basics you will improve your health.  

HEALTH TIP OF THE DAY - WHEN TO WORK OUT

There are better times than others to do your workout.  The best time is first thing in the morning before you start your day.  By engaging in a cardio workout first thing in the morning you will burn more fat, and kick start your metablisom for the entire day.  I suggest getting up a half hour earlier in the day, for me that is 6:00 am. I found myself saying that I didn't have time to workout, so I made time by adding 30 minutes to my day, simply getting up earlier.  I work out before breakfast, but I do like to have coffee and a bottle of water during my workout.  Often I will have a very light protein drink before the workout, I mix protein powder with water, so Im not talking about a thick smoothie or anything like that.  After the workout I will have my regular breakfast of yogurt, or a banana, some fruit, and granola type cerial sprinkled on the yogurt. I have laterly been enjoying Greek yogurt, and if you have not tried it you really should.

BE HEALTHY !

HEALTH TIP OF THE DAY - DAILY CARDIO WORKOUT

It is essential that you engage in vigorous exercise for atleast thirty minutes a day, and no less than five days a week. I personally do thirty minutes on the stepper every day. When I skip a day I feel guilty, less energetic and usually gain a pound or two.  I have found that if I skip Saturday and Sunday workouts, that I have gained five pounds when I weigh myself on Monday morning.