Pop stars, movie stars, and other over-40 celebrities are often famous for their ageless looks. Their well-known lifestyles include chefs, trainers, nutritionists, nannies, and household help that ensure their fitness and diet regimens are not impeded by childrearing, cooking, or housecleaning. However, a lifelong commitment to health and fitness is really the key to aging well and looking your best. To help you enjoy a celebrity's fountain of youth, experts recommend the following diet and fitness tips:
1. Slow aging-
A healthy lifestyle, including a nutritious diet and daily exercise, has been shown to slow the aging process. Although maximum oxygen consumption, muscle and bone mass decline with aging, along with an increased tendency to gain weight, a healthy lifestyle can help prevent these changes. By committing to healthy living including a regular exercise program and whole foods diet, you can prevent and even treat age-related disease.
2. Daily exercise-
A daily fitness program including cardiovascular (aerobic) exercise, strength training and flexibility exercise can help reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, and osteoporosis. To increase overall fitness and reduce overuse injuries, many celebrities participate in cross-training including jogging, cycling, swimming, dance, yoga, martial arts, weightlifting, and Pilates. You don't have to be a celebrity to remain fit as a parent. If you're a parent with toddlers and don't have nannies, you can still take your small children along with you on your workouts, such as brisk walking with strollers or backpacks. With older children, you can organize family activities such as hiking, swimming, ball-playing, and bicycling. Transform your basement or family space into a gym, including active toys for the children and workout equipment for you.
3. Healthy diet-
A balanced diet of whole foods including fruits, vegetables, whole unrefined grains, lean proteins such as beans, fish or chicken, and nuts is essential to maintain healthy weight and optimal health. Many over-40 celebrities remain on this simple wholesome diet, omitting fatty foods and desserts. You can do the same by preparing balanced, healthful meals at home and making healthy meal choices when eating out.
REFERENCES:
1. Gavalas E. The Yoga Minibook for Longevity. Simon & Schuster Fireside, 2003.
Posted by Elaine Gavalas on October 30, 2006 03:12 PM
