Fitness…The Answer to Health Care Reform

So, what does your health care plan look like? It is good to have the proper medical and dental coverage in place, but how does your preventative health care plan look?

Do you know what your current level of fitness is? First, I would recommend that you get a physical examination from your medical doctor. Second, make sure that he or she prescribes exercise as part of your daily regiment. Studies from different parts of the world prove that people who receive a prescription from their doctor adhere to the exercise prescription from a range of six months to two years on the average. Third, I would recommend that you seek out a fitness facility that offers a fitness assessment as part of their program. The results will help you establish your lifestyle change goals moving forward.

There are different benefits from executing your preventative health care plan. One that might not be so obvious is the psychological affects on an individual, such as improved body image. This could be contributed to the fact that exercise lowers depression and reduces anxiety. Many people find themselves trapped in a cycle of self-destructive behavior due to a negative body image, which can have long-term effects on a person’s physical and emotional well-being.

Another benefit is quality nutrition, which can serve you well on a daily basis. A good rule of thumb is to start out by selecting nutritionally dense food. This selection process might be time consuming at first, but you will be miles ahead in your fitness journey. In addition, I believe that it pays to read the food labels and have a basic understanding of what effect the ingredients have on your body. Since there are many food items that are lacking in nutritional density, the process of supplementation could help bridge the gap. I do not recommend that you take supplements just for the sake of taking them without first investigating their level of efficacy. In addition, I would recommend that you ask your doctor or dietician for an analysis of the supplements that you are considering on consuming.

Finally, the exercise setting that you chose can make a big difference in getting your start. A private fitness facility would suffice if you were self-conscoius about your looks. Your support system should be solid and contain people you trust, such as family, friends, and your fitness trainer. They will hold you accountable and help you to derive the benefits of your fitness endeavors.