| An old legend says that a spring called the Fountain | | | | both men and women to enhance muscle mass and |
| of Youth will restore the youth of anyone who | | | | strength, while reducing excess fat. A trainer can also |
| drinks of its waters. Variations of this classic story | | | | advise you on dietary needs to support your training |
| have existed for centuries. However, we don't have | | | | program and fitness goals. |
| to make a pilgrimage to a legendary fountain; | | | | Support groups for weight loss are also helpful; |
| maintaining a youthful appearance is enhanced by | | | | studies show that dieters have greater success rates |
| establishing healthy eating habits, exercising, | | | | when they belong to a support group. If you choose |
| meditating regularly and having a positive attitude. | | | | to join a weight loss group, be sure that they are |
| Healthy habits for youthful vitality | | | | following a doctor-approved program which |
| Youthful vitality is enhanced with healthy eating and | | | | encourages healthy eating habits, because fad diets |
| exercise habits. In addition, regular meditation practice | | | | can be dangerous and ineffective. |
| helps establish healthy breathing habits and effective | | | | Have fun and look young! |
| relaxation techniques, which contribute to maintaining | | | | Physical activity can be fun. Select activities you |
| a youthful appearance. | | | | enjoy; you'll be more likely to stick with them. Consult |
| Some yoga meditation techniques and other | | | | your doctor or trusted medical practitioner for advice |
| meditation practices use deep belly breathing, which is | | | | prior to engaging in physical activity or weight loss. |
| associated with relaxation and tranquility. Shallow | | | | Here are some fun and healthy activities: |
| breathing is associated with stress. Some dance | | | | Dance classes of any kind enhance strength, flexibility |
| classes (particularly belly dance classes which focus | | | | and stamina. They're also a good way to meet new |
| on abdominal movements) involve the use of yoga | | | | friends. Classes like belly dancing, ballet, jazz and |
| breathing and specific breathing techniques which | | | | modern dance are fun activities for dancing solo or |
| assist with relaxation, muscle control and toning. | | | | with a group of friends. Dancing with a partner (such |
| For optimum results, meditation needs to be | | | | as in ballroom or salsa classes) is a good way to |
| practiced regularly and in conjunction with a healthy | | | | involve your mate in a healthy exercise program. |
| diet and exercise to reap maximum benefits. | | | | Belly dance classes assist with developing flexibility, |
| Benefits of healthy eating habits | | | | coordination and muscle tone. There are many styles |
| A youthful appearance is associated with muscle | | | | of belly dance; discuss your needs with a qualified |
| mass (lean body mass) and healthy body fat | | | | instructor to determine which type of class would |
| percentage. A slender, healthy look "reads" | | | | best help you meet your goals. |
| nonverbally as youthful. When an overweight person | | | | Yoga classes with a qualified instructor are relaxing |
| transitions to a healthy diet and loses weight, their | | | | and help develop strength, stamina and flexibility. |
| acquaintances often comment that they look | | | | Many yoga DVDs are also available, which |
| younger when the extra body fat is gone. | | | | complement in-person classes. |
| Excess body fat can be disguised to some extent | | | | Meditation classes with a qualified instructor are often |
| with clothing styles, but the face is the part of the | | | | offered through yoga studios. Many CDs and DVDs |
| body which people focus on most often, and it is | | | | are also available for at-home practice. |
| hard to disguise fat there. The overweight person | | | | Strength training with a qualified instructor or personal |
| who has a double chin looks older than his years, but | | | | trainer at a gym or fitness center helps build muscle |
| when he loses the weight and the extra chin, he | | | | mass and reduce fat. A trainer should give you |
| looks younger. | | | | guidance on getting started with a safe and effective |
| Support your goals with professional advice | | | | program to help you reach your goals. |
| Training with weights with the help of a qualified | | | | Smile! It makes you look younger. |
| personal trainer or instructor is an effective way for | | | | |