Healthy Forever Fitness Motivation

  Mediterranean Life The beautiful Island of Cyprus. It was my home for 17 years and I am so fond of this island and its people. I am lucky to still have good friends here, so I can visit regularly and continue enjoying the Mediterranean lifestyle.  It is true, the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle is one of the healthiest in the world. The food is noticeably fresh and delicious here and the air seems a lot cleaner. I feel so much healthier myself switching from processed foods to clean eating and the fact that the sun shines each day leads to more active, outdoor activities.   I have stayed mostly with my good friend of over 20 years. We eat out regularly at a Mediterranean style restaurant located close to the sea. There is something to be said about eating freshly cooked healthy food, alongside the ocean, in a sociable atmosphere with great company. There is no rush here either. Nobody is trying to clear the tables quickly or rushing orders. Everywhere has a relaxing a...

  Working Cruise - Chair Fit and Yoga I have been really looking forward to this cruise. I feel very prepared with my own YouTube channel , which means that the classes I am teaching onboard will hopefully continue for the passengers once they are home. I have always given handouts to passengers but videos are far more motivational with a higher probability that they will continue to exercise and gain greater results. There are 3 days at sea before we dock in the first port of call, so it is important for me to get the passengers interest on day 1. The cruise company is very supportive and make sure that everything is prepared on the first day. All the chairs are placed in a semi circle and the music and microphone are set up 30 minutes before the class begins. I was delighted to see that all the seats were taken 10 minutes before the start time of the class and some of the passengers were seated on the easy chairs in the outer area of the stage. This is so pleasing as the passenge...

  Age and the Importance of Exercise Staying active is significantly more important as we get older. Keeping mobile and energetic can help to prevent diseases such as chronic heart disease, hypertension and type II diabetes. As we age our bodies become weaker and we become more prone to injury and illness. All this can have a huge impact on our independent living and ability to thoroughly enjoy our latter years. Some of the reasoning behind lack of exercise is actually insufficient knowledge on movement and mobility fitness. There is a lot of information out there on fitness but it's knowing where to look for exercise programmes or workouts that are fitting for our lifestyle and abilities. Social media is full of extraordinary athletes and agile sports people but we are not all capable of this sort of fitness routine.  My job entails teaching various age groups about fitness, mobility and flexibility. I often hear the words "I am too old to start any exercise routines now...

  Living a Mindful Life "Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are, what we are doing and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what's going on around us" In today's chaotic world we always seem to be in a rush, as though we are in some kind of race against time? We hurry here and there and never give ourselves time to fully relax and stay calm. We have a daily 'to-do' list that must be completed, we dash to the Supermarket with our shopping list racing between the isles and dashing to the checkout, we never prepare the dinner table and sit to savour our food and we are forever browsing through our phones instead of taking some time out to recuperate. We never stop for a breath? Being mindful allows us to take a moment, a chance to stop and pause and recognise that being busy is not a meaningful way to live. Mindfulness is being present in the moment, being aware of your surroundings and opening all of your senses (liste...

  The Importance of Health and Wellness Listening to our own body is of the utmost importance for our health and well-being. Start to observe any sensations and emotions within and take note of anything that feels unusual or unfamiliar to you. Perhaps you have connected an intolerance/allergy to a certain food or a particular product by keeping a food diary or journal.    Understanding your body is a 'plus' for self-care and awareness. There are of course times that you will need to consult a specialist if you feel ill or unwell, but taking care of yourself and assessing how you feel each day will pay rewards in maintaining your well-being and physical fitness Good mental and physical health rely on consistent healthy habits repeated daily. So how do we stay healthy: Eat healthy foods daily - A healthy approach to achieving optimal health is through nutrition . Healthy food equals a healthy body and a healthy mind Stay hydrated - drinking plenty of water will keep you h...