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5 Health and Fitness Tips for 20-Somethings
Most 20-somethings feel like they’re invincible. After leaving the confines of their parents’ homes and setting off on their own, young adults may take full advantage of the nightlife and party scene. But be warned – too many late night rendezvous can eventually catch up to you and take a toll on your health. Here are five health and fitness tips to start practicing in your mid 20’s and beyond.
1. Health for Your Heart
According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, almost 80 percent of people between the ages of 40 and 60 have one or more risk factors of developing heart disease. By taking a handle on the situation when you’re young, you can greatly avoid these jeopardies. Don’t smoke, maintain a healthy weight, be active, and monitor your cholesterol.
2. Get Moving
Sure, you may have a rockin’ body at 25, but you’ll thank yourself when you can maintain your looks down the road. Exercise at least three times per week or for 30 minutes a day. Not only will do this wonders for your body, but regular exercising can also boost serotonin levels, which is your body’s natural happy chemical. It can also help to increase your energy.
3. Safe Sex
Yeah, yeah, you’ve probably heard this 100 times, but it’s true. Unplanned pregnancies affect about 48 percent of the U.S. according to a recent study. Not only that, but you are putting yourself at risk for STD’s and other illnesses if you don’t practice safe sex.
4. Eat Right
Power up with lean proteins, tons of fruits and veggies, and other foods that are low in salt, fat and sugar. Maintaining a healthy diet in your 20’s will do you wonders for when you get older. Protein helps with muscle development and can be found in low-fat milk or yogurts, steaks, chicken, beans, fish, and eggs. Avoid osteoporosis by consuming 1,000 milligrams of Calcium daily.
5. Limit the Liquor
Late nights at the bar can be fun, but it can also be hostile to your health. Never drink until you’re sick or black out. Both put you in a lot of danger. Experts recommend to have no more than six alcoholic beverages per week.
Other things that you should be doing is getting the proper seven to eight hours of sleep each night, keeping stress levels low and going to your doctor and dentist routinely.
There are many things that mid 20-somethings can do to maintain their health and fitness. Just be sure to eat right, practice safe sex, exercise regularly, and keep the weight off. Your body will thank you once you get up into your 30’s!
