Daily (and simple) habits that help anyone stay in shape

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QWant to be healthier and control your weight? You can always start adopting certain simple habits that have a huge impact on your health. JJ Virgin, a nutrition expert and personal trainer, quoted in the Mirror, explained what you should start doing daily to get in shape.

Firstly, it highlights the importance of invest in physical activity every day, but this doesn’t mean going to the gym, there are other ways. More specifically, he advises you to set a goal of eight thousand to 12 thousand steps per day.

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Then, given time, “add resistance training and HIIT exercises.” This can help “increase your VO2 max, which is an indicator of your cardiovascular fitness that, when elevated, reduces the risk of all-cause mortality.”

You must also make sure that “Eat enough protein, especially women”, he adds. It recommends that you consume at least 30 grams of protein per meal. It’s a “simple change with big results” because it “helps you burn more fat, reduces hunger and cravings, increases energy levels, supports muscle growth and balances blood sugar.”

It is still important that try to gain muscle. Generally, “strength training increases your ability to perform daily tasks that may become more difficult as you age.”

Finally, it mentions the importance of quality sleep. “Poor sleep can make you feel tired, irritable and hungry,” she explains. In other words, it increases the likelihood of making “poor food choices, neglecting small details in your work and making impulsive decisions.”

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