What Do You Really Need to Get Fit

When you hear that the fitness industry is well over $30 billion, people think there needs to be a monetary investment to get fit and healthy. What exactly do we really need to create a healthy lifestyle so we can live longer and enjoy life today as well as the later years of our lives? If we break down the things in our lives that we need and do not need to get healthy, you might be surprised at how effective mastering the basics can be for us all.

For instance, ask yourself the following questions:

Do you really need a fitness plan? Truth be told, you do not need a plan. Though plans and routines are helpful for specific goals, moving more often does not require a detailed plan – just consistency and discipline. According to a recent study, you need to make a habit of moving throughout the day, even if only for 5-minute spurts during hours sitting at the office. Movement is key to your health. Walking, yard work, chores, manual labor, and running errands all count as physical activity. Keep moving; it will keep you social and is as good as any fitness program. 

Do you really need a weight room and gym? 
Do you really need to go on a diet? 
Do you really need to be motivated to get fit? 
Do you really need fitness tracking software / APPs?

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