A Word About Exercise

Exercise is most accurately described as the active use of the body to maintain and/or build endurance and strength in order to make it healthier both physically and mentally. Exercise as a recreational activity is a fairly modern development. Today, very few occupations involve labor and physical activities whereas in the past, many jobs and day-to-day aspects of life involved physical labor. Now, physical activities are often associated with "recreational exercise". We firmly believe in the holistic approach to wellness: proper nutrition, weight training, functional training and cardiovascular exercise. You cannot reach your maximum capabilities without the proper combination of each of these four elements.

Benefits

Psychological and physical benefits are two primary rewards for exercise. On the psychological side, exercise helps you feel better about yourself, builds self-esteem and alleviates stress. Some of the physical advantages of exercise include developing muscle tone, strength and controlling your weight whether your goal is to lose it or gain it. Did you know that weight resistance training builds muscle and can burn up to eighty percent of our calories consumed? A consistent exercise program along with proper nutrition builds and tones muscles like the heart, makes bones stronger by increasing calcium uptake and may reduce high blood pressure and cholesterol.

Exercise Is Ageless

Exercise is for people of all ages. Whether you simply want to lose a few pounds, increase your athletic performance or be a competitive bodybuilder, everyone needs a nutrition and exercise program. Younger people will stay in shape and will be more likely to continue to exercise throughout their lives. And as people get older, the benefits are even more important. Exercise and nutrition have a beneficial effect on the aging body and help to maintain physical fitness as well as slow down the physical aspects of aging. The older you get the more your body becomes de-conditioned. If not exercised properly, problems may occur in the skeletal and cardiovascular systems.

The Time is Now

As we age, we slowly lose our capacity to improve physically. Take advantage of your body's present abilities. It is never too late to improve your physical fitness. Dellis Health & Performance helps you be your best -- for life.