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Home exercise goals come in many shapes and sizes. Take a sample of thirty fitness seekers, ask them what their primary fitness objective is & you’ll get thirty varied responses. There will most likely be some similarities amongst many of those people but then again, what means ‘firming up & slimming down’ to one may mean something entirely different to someone else.

Regardless of the many different specific versions of personal fitness goals, we can easily put them into several broader categories that can hold the various subcategories and definitions as implied (or inferred) by any type of specific fitness ‘enthusiast’.

To keep matters simple, I will list the broadest phrases that define the majority of fitness objectives as applied to ‘regular’ men and women.

1) Body Fat loss/Weight loss
2) Muscle ‘Toning’ (getting leaner)
3) Strength Building
4) Muscle Development
5) Energy Boosting/Enhancement
6) Body-Shaping/Body-Sculpting
7) Flexibility Improvement/ Range of Motion
Reduction in Aches & Pains (Back problems,etc)
9) Improved Self Image and Self Confidence
10) Improved Health/Medical Profile (Wellness)
11) Cellulite Reduction and Flab Tightening

There is definitely some overlap between these terms not only in definition but also in practice. But, this is a good thing – not a bad thing, at all – reason being that you can only get improvements in some of these areas if you are realizing improvements in a few of the others. Now, we are probably getting into an area of discussion more suited for fitness pros as opposed to fitness seekers but I think you are getting the idea of where I am coming from.

Optimal fitness is not defined by one parameter – but rather by at least several. In other words, having a ‘hot body’ does not define one as fit – but having a great body, that is flexible and capable of a moderate amount of physical performance – which is fed a well rounded, nutrient dense diet will most likely fall into the ‘healthy and fit’ category.

On the flip-side of this, having a body that is not defined as ’sexy’ or ‘hot’ by societal norms does not mean that the ‘owner’ of that body is ‘unhealthy and unfit’. Remember, fitness is not defined by whether or not you can elicit cat calls and get yourself ‘checked out’ by others around you. Rather, fitness is a ‘full package deal’. It should answer the question: ‘What are we as a whole?’ when we consider all ingredients. Ultimately, it’s ‘how we feel about ourselves, with all elements of fitness being taken into consideration’.

So, where am I taking you with this uncommon philosophical viewpoint? Well, the actual measurement of fitness progress and success can take many forms when we talk about specifics, but when the smoke clears and its time to assess ones changes and improvements – there are several elements to measure, depending on your personal goals, that will tell a tale and provide all the feedback needed to let you know if you are on the right track or in need of fitness/nutrition program adjustments.

One of these key elements is your own intuition – you should be able to ‘feel’ if you are making progress or not. While there is nothing wrong with body-fat analysis, regular weigh-ins, or muscle-strength testing (just to name several)… It is more important that you start to rely on your internal feedback system. You want to learn how to get in tune with your body and your self. The better you get at this – the simpler it becomes to ’stick to your plan’, to make consistent and ‘measurable’ progress… and to make your fitness lifestyle ‘2nd nature’ to you.

Joey Atlas, MS – Exercise Physiology, is the Author of the FREE, Fat Loss Diet Book, Confessions of a Former Yo-Yo Dieter, and the Author of the True Leg Magic Exercise Program for Women. Visit his sites for more hot tips and articles from the world famous, Joey Atlas.

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There is so much more to exercising than just trying to get a good looking body. Although that is a fantastic benefit it is only one of many things that exercising does for you. There are the amazing health benefits, sleeping benefits; it is an attitude adjuster, a great way to blow off steam, improves self confidence, speeds up your metabolism, a stronger heart and so much more. Let’s discuss some of the benefits of working out other than for that lean, dreamy body.

- Exercise Improves Health. Exercising has countless health benefits. Getting your body into shape can help add years to your life, and being in shape when you are old will help you enjoy those older years so much more.

- Exercise Improves Sleep. Studies have shown that exercise helps you body relax and sleep better. When you burn off all that extra energy your body is ready to sleep once you hit the pillow. You will also wake up feeling more refreshed because of the good rest.

- It is the attitude adjuster. Working out can really help your attitudes or moods. If you are angry or frustrated it is a great way to blow off some steam. If you have a hard day at work exercise can help relax your mind so you can enjoy the rest of your day.

- Ramp up your self confidence. When you sleep good, feel good and are in a good mood you have everything you need to take on the world. A little extra self confidence can go a long way and exercising is a great way to help get a little more self confidence. Studies have been done on people that exercise versus those that do not, and it has shown more brain activity happening when they are asked to think about themselves from the people that exercise. Thinking highly about yourself is not prideful it is healthy. It can help you take on the sometimes cruel world we live in.

- Speeds up your metabolism. Your metabolism is how your body processes food. If your body processes food slowly that can be why you gain weight faster. When your metabolism speeds up it is able to burn through the food you consume faster. The faster your metabolism is the easier you can lose the weight and keep it off.

- Did you know that exercising not only works out your outer muscles but your inner muscles like you heart and lungs too. Having a stronger heart and lungs can have a great affect on your energy levels. It will also help to improve your health. Having a strong heart will help get more oxygen to your muscles, and faster. You will be stronger and feel better.

If you exercise for the hot body, that is okay, because you are getting all these other benefits as well. This just goes to show you that there is so much more to exercising then just for a nice body. If you need motivation to exercise more, then perhaps a different reason other than your body can help you.

Jake Devenz is a young man that loves exercise and fitness. He writes and helps encourage people to get in shape and live a long life. Jake suggests the PX90 Workout Routine to get in incredible shape, and 10 minute trainer by Tony Horton for people that are busy and do not have much time.Article Source:http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/exercise-for-more-than-just-a-hot-body-852092.html

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