Everyday there is so much spoken about how maintaining an ideal body weight is important for a healthy and disease free life. Being overweight and obese makes you prone to several health issues. But does an ideal weight always guarantee you perfect health? Let us explore more about how your health is much beyond just maintaining an ideal weight.
Overall Fitness - Overall fitness cannot be achieved only by being in the ideal weight range, it is achieved by a combination of healthy lifestyle and healthy weight. Healthy lifestyle includes exercising regularly, eating a nutritious and balanced meal, maintaining your stress levels, being mindful and following proper sleeping habits. \
Heart Health - Heart health can be ensured by maintaining healthy blood pressure, having a healthy resting heart rate, and keeping your cholesterol levels under control. It is important to aim for a blood pressure less than 120 over 80, resting heart rate between 60 and 100 heart beats, and serum cholesterol less than 180 mg/dL. It is always recommended that you get regular cardiac check ups from your healthcare provider and gain a better understanding of the factors that contribute to heart health.
Muscle Strength - Maintaining good muscle health and muscle strength is yet another important parameter that determines your health. Regular exercises inclusive of cardio, weight training, flexibility training, and endurance training help you maintain your muscle health and strength keeping you mobile as you age.
Energy levels - Ability to maintain energy levels as you progress with the activities is extremely important. If you are able to manage your household chores without getting too tired, walk a distance carrying your groceries, climb the flight of stairs without losing your breath, or carry your growing toddler with ease then it is a sign that you are in good health.
Healthy body mass - Increasing muscle mass and decreasing body fat mass ensures you good health. A body fat percentage between 21 and 24 is considered healthy or fit and between 25 and 31 for women while for men a body fat percentage between 14 and 17 is considered healthy or fit and a percentage between 18 and 24 is considered acceptable.
Happy Mood and Positive Attitude - The ability to process emotions and deal with unexpected situations and external stressors such as work pressure, stress, etc., is an indicator of a sound mental health which is essential for keeping mental health issues such as depression and anxiety at a bay. A good mental health in turn is essential for a good physical health and overall wellbeing.
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