By Andreas Nearchou

The biggest trend of the last few years is the summer body!

Thousands of people start prepping for the summer starting in March.

A massive effort is being put out there to get lean enough for the beach.
A great thing having a goal and a focus but also a big risk.

During this article we will give you some safety tips some Do’s and Don’ts.

1: Eat right and don’t go to extreme measures to achieve quick and non-lasting results.

2: Don’t starve yourself and let this affect your entire quality of life. Eat something small every 3 hours, especially protein based without avoiding carbs and good fats.

3:  Train effectively and consistently in order to have proper results and an all-around feeling of well-being.

Do a proper warm up, then your weightlifting session, stretch and finish up with 30 mins of cardiovascular exercise.

4: Hydration is very important, so your body and mind can function properly. Make sure to always have a bottle of water around and take a sip slowly through the day.

5: Get enough rest for the body to recover and be able to train again the next day. If your body is telling you NO, you should listen and get more rest. One extra day off will actually benefit you than push yourself to the limits.

6: Limit your alcohol intake to the minimum in order to avoid hunger issues at night and also increase caloric intake.

If you do happen to drink a few, make sure you hydrate and increase your activity level to burn the extra calories off!

7: Don’t become antisocial so you can just look good daytime on the beach. Enjoy yourself above all and learn how your body and mind work when both used effectively!

8: Having a Fit and healthy body shouldn’t be a summer ready body; it should be an all year around habit!

9: Don’t go for the quick fix or quick results and at the end of the day hurt you more than keeping you healthy!

10: Make sure that training is the best part of your day. People don’t just come to the gym to exercise. There are many other reasons that the gym is utilized; stress relief, escape from work, escape from toxic people environment.

Keep Fit and Healthy!

Andreas Nearchou

B.A. M.Sc kinesiology

andreas@theshaper.eu

Instagram iamtheshaper

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Exercise is a common trigger for asthma symptoms. Many people with asthma may experience difficulty breathing, coughing, wheezing, or chest tightness during or after exercise.

Most people with asthma can successfully do their chosen workout with good guidance and treatment. Exercise has been shown to benefit all people, including those with asthma.

Lately in Cyprus, we have been getting a lot of dust storms from the surrounding deserts!

Many people that suffer from asthma may experience the following;

• Difficulty in breathing
• Wheezing
• Chest tightness
• Heavy coughing

First things first, what types of asthma do we see?

1. Adult onset asthma comes with age and can be diagnosed by testing.
2. Allergic Asthma dust, respiratory infections, drug and food additives and weather conditions.
3. Exercise Induced Asthma – difficulty breathing during exercise, coughing during exercise exertion.
4. Non-allergic Asthma – extreme weather (hot or cold weather conditions), stress, infections.
5. Occupational Asthma – working around certain chemicals, animals, insects or any other factors related to your work environment.

The most common questions about asthma are:

1: Can I exercise with asthma?

Yes, you can exercise with asthma as long as you are in good and close relation with your lung specialist and know your limitations.

Activities that involve short, intermittent periods of exertion are better than long and intense periods (soccer, long distance running, and sprints)

2: Can asthma go away if I exercise?

90% of people suffering from asthma will get asthma when exercising. It will not go away but can be controlled with the correct medications pre and after exercise.

3: What’s the best exercise for asthma patients?

Swimming is usually the best exercise for asthmatics. Breathing cold air will irritate the lungs compared to when u breathe warm air while swimming which doesn’t irritate them, so there are no triggering the symptoms.

4: Can asthma make you feel tired?

Yes, it can make you feel tired as your body is working much harder to provide the necessary amount of oxygen.

Once you have an asthma flare-up, you will feel exhausted.

It’s best to avoid exercising if there is a lot of dust or any other factors that trigger your asthma, such as allergies, cold weather or extreme heat.

Always consult your physician to be up-to-date with your medications.

Keep Fit and Healthy,

Andreas Nearchou

B.A. M.Sc Kinesiology

andreas@theshaper.eu

Instagram➡ iamtheshaper

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