I’m 47 and in the best shape of my life thanks to a free exercise
A WOMAN has revealed how she still looks and feels young at 47.
Belinda Norton says she’s in the best shape of her life and attributes it to just one exercise.
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The personal trainer from sunny Australia may be an expert in all the exercises, but she only recommends one and it’s completely free.
She shared that running is her secret exercise that keeps her looking fantastic and youthful.
But she also noted that people often fail to persevere because of their mindset, discomfort or ego.
Starting out as a runner can be tough. At first, you may not be able to go as fast or as far as you would like, but that doesn’t have to scare you off.
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“Did you know that running is a survival mechanism for the body? It is a normal function, but as a human race has evolved and become a choice,” she wrote on Instagram.
“This is at the expense of humanity. You think – from a child who first started walking as a toddler, they run even when they are unsteady. So why do adults stop running? Mindset. Discomfort. Ego.
“I want you to survive longer. Live with mobility. I want you to see your abilities. I encourage you to teach yourself to run again. Today is the day. Go for it! It’s your life on the line.”
There are countless ways to stay on track and move at a pace that to take You, the NHS, have a program that you can download onto your phone: Couch to 5k.
You start slowly and build up your endurance, so you can go from not running at all to running 5km in 30 minutes with their nine-week program.
Before exercising, it is important to warm up your lower body with different running exercises, focusing on your legs, feet, calves, shins, thighs and hips. Belinda demonstrates this in an Instagram video.
For example, perform a set of high knees, side shuffle, A-skips, B-skips, bouncing, walking backwards, and strides for 30 seconds.
Belinda also revealed the nine foods she always includes in her diet.
Last year she said she’s a fan of foods that “grow in the earth and the sea,” such as salmon, carrots, brown rice and broccoli.
She uses this approach with her children too, making sure their breakfast, lunch and dinner are packed with “real, whole foods” that promote good health. health.
Benefits of running
A recent study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health has discovered that running 75 minutes a week can extend your life by as much as 12 years.
A small study by Asics found that twenty minutes of running reduced stress in 58% of participants.
Other studies have shown that running reduces the risk of dying from heart attack or stroke, the risk of cardiovascular disease, the risk of cancer, and the risk of neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
“Did you know that soil grown foods and foods from seawater have higher mineral content than any other food source?” Belinda posted on Instagram.
The nine foods she says you should include in your diet are fish, whole carrots, homemade granola, oranges, avocados, leafy greens, lettuce, broccoli, brown rice and quinoa.
Belinda also eats a raw whole carrot and two cucumbers every day. She doesn’t peel them, she washes them and eats them whole.
“Whole organic, earth-grown foods provide our bodies with nutrients and minerals that no other product can provide,” says Belinda.
“They are inexpensive, they encourage chewing and they are perfectly portioned to provide and maintain energy.”
Belinda added that the fiber in carrots helps control blood sugar levels, while eating cucumbers hydrates the body and leads to health benefits including “weight loss, balanced hydration, regular digestion, and lower blood sugar levels.”
