Contributed by Nicole Cutler

As repeatedly confirmed by research studies, regular physical activity is the best way to enhance the quality and length of your life. Method Fitness offers the best personal training program in Manhattan NYC to help you achieve your fitness goals. Five premier reasons to up your level of fitness are described below:

1.- Lowers Blood Pressure – By increasing the blood’s oxygenation, exercise lowers blood pressure.

2.- Prevents Diabetes – Regular exercise helps prevent diabetes by balancing blood sugar levels and boosting sensitivity to insulin.

3.- Protects Joints – Exercise protects joint degeneration by keeping cartilage healthy and strengthening muscles. In addition, activities that boost flexibility (such as yoga and tai chi) prevent stiffness by extending the joint’s range of motion.

4.- Reduces Stress – Because regular exercise releases mood-elevating hormones, it is one of the best stress relievers.

5.- Strengthens Immunity – Those who exercise regularly tend to be sick less often than those who are inactive. Research has shown that exercise prompts an upswing in natural killer cells and white blood cells, both of which help fight infection.

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Contributed by Nicole Cutler

Persistent, high stress levels always take a toll on wellness. For some, the manifestation is immediate; while other highly stressed individuals don’t notice their distance from health until they are very sick.

Our cells translate how we feel emotionally into a matching physical representation. Because stress can transform into illness, de-stressing is the most valuable way to preserve health.

While each individual must develop their own strategy for relieving stress, the following tips represent a good place to start:

Keep active – Exercising every day provides your cells with a consistent outlet for built-up angst.

Meditate – The practice of quieting your mind helps you let go of stress.

Breathe deeply – Stress is often accompanied by shallow breathing. To encourage relaxation, increase your oxygen intake by consciously breathing deeply.

Laugh often – Proven in the field of psychoneuroimmunology, laughing releases stress relief hormones.

Sing loud – Loud singing requires you to breathe deeply. Aside from the joy of belting out a tune, the increased oxygen flow helps relieve stress.

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