In the last few decades, many new developments in technology have made the activities in the labor force more stagnant causing a decrease in activity in adults (Duncan, Hall, Wilson, 2010). According to Duncan, Hall, and Wilson, inventions like video games and smart phones have made all generations but specifically the younger generation to be a lot less active as well. Because people were not getting enough exercise from their daily habits and activities, a large amount of people have begun to resort to gyms for their regular exercise.
Exercise and proper dieting habits can be very beneficial to an individuals overall health but if the two are practiced improperly, it can cause immune dis-function. The purpose for this blog post is to identify misconceptions on exercise and the use of dietary supplements and relay ways to prevent these mistakes to the reader.
It is pretty obvious, and I have seen with my own eyes how ones ego can influence their portrayal of exercise and change their motivations. It is common, especially for males to desire a huge muscles in a unrealistic, short period of time. Their ego tells them that being healthy is being big and muscular. Their are many other definitions of healthy living however, and they don't all require an immense amount of muscle. A plain example of someone who attempts to maintain a healthy lifestyle is a marathon runner. It is uncommon to see a bulky marathon runner; Instead one may portray the average runner to be more lean and muscular (But they are still considered healthy, are they not?).
As mentioned before, because men have the desire to maintain their health as well as their ego, they tend to want to get big fast. To do so, men, as well as women, may overly-rely on dietary supplements, the most common one being whey protein. Protein is an important nutritional supplement and is useful in muscle recovery/growth as well as proper immune function. However, too much or too little protein can disrupt immune function and lead to infections/illnesses.
One easy way to prevent immune dis-function is to consult a nutritionist or your primary care physician and have them provide you with the details that enable you to intake a proper balance of nutrients. As seen in the photograph attached to this blog, it is important to consume the a mix of the of the following nutrients; Fresh fruits, vegetables, Whole grains, Legumes, Nuts, and Lean proteins. Again it is important you ask your nutritionist to help you figure out a diet plan and in doing so, it is important you inform your specialist of your exercise habits, so they can provide you with the high energy diet that is appropriate for your routine.
The main point I wanted to express in the creation of this blog is that it can be dangerous to expect quick results and use heavy amounts of dietary supplements. This practice can cause your health to decline to a level lower than before. As a member of the gym community, it is important to maintain a balanced diet and understand that muscle growth can only spur from muscle work. And as you work your muscles, be patient with results. Here is a quote from a close friend of mine and a member of my former gym, William McKenzie. He once told me that "The elevator to success is simply non-existent. You're going to have to take the stairs." Not only do I believe this saying to be an important one to live by in the gym community, but also in all other aspects of life. That is that doing the right thing, with the proper amount of effort, will show you the results you need, even if they are not evident right away.
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