5 Fitness Tips That Decrease Health Risks

April 30, 2018 "When you're designing your weight management plan, recognize and rely on your strengths. This will give you confidence and help you carry out your plan."— Donald D. Hensrud, M.D., M.P.H. Move More Mayo Clinic fitness philosophy Want to get the most out of your regular physical activity? A well-rounded routine is crucial. Try these five fitness fundamentals — based on national guidelines, medical research and Mayo Clinic expertise — to help lower your health risks and improve your quality of life. What are you waiting for? Get moving! Learn more about these key fitness concepts » Nutrition 101 Eat healthy fats for a balanced diet Add a serving of walnuts to your morning oatmeal, a few avocado slices to your spinach salad at lunch and roasted veggies with a drizzle of olive oil to your dinner. Why? Not only does fat add flavor to meals, but your body needs some to function normally. Read on to learn which types to eat and which to avoid. Get the scoop on dietary fats » Today's Weight-Loss Tip 4 tips for managing a plateau Weight-loss plateaus are normal. Try these coping tips: 1. Review your food and activity records to make sure you aren't eating larger portions or getting less exercise. 2. Reduce your daily caloric intake by 200 calories, unless this puts you in a range that's too low for good health. 3. Gradually increase your daily exercise time by 15 to 30 minutes. If possible, also increase the intensity. 4. Focus on three- to four-week trends in weight loss instead of daily changes. ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities Ads by Swoop Possible RA? Find A Prescription Treatment For Moderate or Severe RA Psoriasis Treatment Explore a Treatment Option for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis Relapsed Multiple Myeloma - Updated Treatment Option Info See the Updated Superiority Study Results in this Relapsed MM Treatment Option. Help For Adult Depression Discover A Treatment Option For Major Depressive Disorder Today. Osteoporosis Information Treatment Is Available To Help Manage Postmenopausal Osteoporosis BECOME A MEMBER! The Mayo Clinic Diet on Monday April 30, 2018. Copyright 2018 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved. | Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy