STRENGTH, FITNESS AND HEALTH :: Ayurvedic tips for sport and fitness
Doing sports has many benefits for our health: the body fit and supple, the muscles and organs are built stronger. Yet as with so many good things in life, there is also sports a certain limit. If we can exceed this limit, instead of positive negative effects. Not only that a zealous jogger risk to gain muscle or may dislocate. The effect on long-term excessive sports practice is unhealthy and not conducive to the body. Its reserves are exhausted and the body loses its balance. What sport is healthy, we show using the following ayurvedic tips sports. Ayur-Veda we translate "the science of a long and healthy life". It is considered the oldest and most comprehensive health system in the world. The Ayur-Veda originated approximately 5000 years ago, but still, and even weather increasingly used.
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For intensive sport in the wrong way at least as unhealthy as too little sport. But how do we find the happy medium? Doctors usually recommend to order up to 70% to 85% of your maximum load to go. The Ayur-Veda gives a simple rule of thumb: if you start breathing hard in a way that you not only through the nose and mouth to breathe strong start sweating you should stop or slow down to do. Ideal for your health is up to 50% of your capacity to use when doing sports and fitness.
The above example of the current medical knowledge seems to depart. The Ayur-Veda sport always holistic approach that not only means that the aim is to build muscles and improve circulation. The purpose of practicing sport is particularly the inner balance to maintain, strengthen the organs and the immune system to optimize. Sports by Maharishi Ayur-Veda to reduce stress and improve well-being, not building. This provides more fun and healthier in the long term than our body to the limit to drive and then a short kick to get.
The classic handbook Charak Ayurvedic Sanihita says that "the excessive power of those who practiced sport would decrease if the strength of a lion that tries to take on an elephant". After sport one must feel more energetic and better than before. Exhaustion is a sign of "unhealthy" sport.
Regularity
Another important point is that sport should be practiced regularly. It is more appropriate day for a few minutes to half hour to 50% and fit to continue to tax than 1-2 times a week is 2 hours off mats. The body benefits from regular sports and more with the time getting stronger and more stamina, more energy and be flexible. The heart and other organs become stronger, the digestive power is stimulated and the mind comes into balance and calm.
individual distinction
The Ayur-Veda adds to the common perception, an additional aspect to which individual signs depend on the age and type of constitution.
1. Age:
People under 25 years should have enough regular exercise. Children move much anyway and have fun in sports. One must in no circumstances compel them. Children usually know very well the sport and how good for them.
Of 25 - 40 years can exercise gradually phase, depending on the type of constitution which point 2-depth look.
People over 40 should gradually be moderate with the business of sport, the best is regular, daily for about a quarter to half hour.
2. Constitution:
lean people who built fine and fast in their movements (in the Ayur-Veda a vata-type) can choose the best light sports, where the body 15 to 20 minutes continuous motion. This includes walking, swimming, dancing and cycling. You must take care that you are not too many sports fanatic and it is advisable in the winter indoor sports, since cold is not so good for you.
People with moderate, powerful build (the Pitta-type) with a proper heat balance can have a little more effort: 15 to 30 minutes of daily exercise is sufficient. The best sports in this case: water sports such as swimming and surfing, all sports are done outside (skiing, climbing, cycling and jogging and all-ball and team sports).
The nature of what regular people (the Kapha-type) are often not as motivated, but benefit the most from regular exercise. The following sports are ideally suited for jogging, long-distance running and rowing, because they have a good stamina. Daily 15-30 minutes is sufficient.
For every body type is a good warm-up period is recommended.
When we practiced sport
It is good to fully take into account your physical biorhythm. There are certain times that are more or less to fit your personal sports.
Time: morning between 6 and 10 hours is best time to do fitness. The evening is better to relax and rest.
Seasons: In summer, the advised daily training in the midday heat to do. In general, one in autumn, winter and spring sport more companies than in summer.
You must not sport business:
* If you feel exhausted
* If you are ill
* If you hungry or thirsty
* Immediately before or after eating. After eating at least 2 to 3 hour wait. There is of course no objection to a stroll to your digestion.
* Women have during menstruation, pregnancy and some time after birth, no or very mild form of sport business.
Food and beverages
The food is obviously fresh, varied, nutritious and tasty. These are less about calories, vitamins and carbohydrates, but more to identifying your individual needs. The main meal was at noon should be breakfast and evening meal would be lighter. Regular meal times are beneficial for your body and give it the ability to fully digest food.
Yoga Asanas
Yoga Asanas are yoga postures tuned to each other not only increase your mobility, but also improve your body-mind coordination. You can teach them the best of an experienced teacher.
Relaxation
Sufficient rest to take on forces to come is just as important as the practice of sport itself. Your body restores itself and gather strength again. A gentle massage relaxes the body and joints. She makes the muscles and it builds the muscles carried lactic acid (lactate) af.
Regular mental relaxation, like meditation, is important for continued success and inner balance
And remember: it is important that you enjoy doing in sports. These tips are not rules advice.
All these ayurvedic advice by professional athletes is only partially applicable because they need more training to reach peak performance.
This keeps you healthy and fit:
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3. Train between 6 and 10 hours in the morning.
4. Eat healthy and support your body and mind with good nutrition.
5. Is an important relaxation phase after exercise to regain your strength.
6. Relax with regular meditation.
7. Practice Yoga Asana's.
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