Yoga and Beyond: Refreshing Inspiration for a Brand New You

I try to go to the gym. I really really do. But the gym is in my office building, and well, there’s meetings and emails and … Okay, so I am not very diligent about getting there on a regular basis. Fortunately, as Silver & Grace guest post author Victoria Crowdell explains, all we need is a section of floor at home and we are good to go.

Getting in shape is definitely one of the nicest gifts that anyone can give to themselves. While it might not be your idea of an enjoyable past time to spend endless hours at the gym whilst only nibbling on carrot sticks, having the time and energy to be active at least once a day is an essential part of leading a healthy and long-lasting life.

There’s no need to fall victim to all of the marketing involved in fitness routines these days. After all, there were numerous healthy and trim people before the days of the local gym, so don’t feel the need to spend a large deal of money on equipment and memberships. In fact, these kinds of big leaps sometimes end up acting more as roadblocks, inflating expectations and causing less motivation when one’s body doesn’t look just like the television advertisement might have claimed.

Staying fit as a woman is sometimes an entirely different experience altogether. In fact, there are definitely no two ways about it: in today’s world, it is still easier for a man to be considered ‘mature’, whereas a woman is often just referred to as ‘old’. But a number of powerful, confident, and beautiful women who don’t happen to be in their twenties are re-writing the book on what it means to look fit and be attractive. Susan Sarandon has never looked more beautiful, and Helen Mirren certainly feels confident in her good looks, or else she wouldn’t be posing topless in a bathtub.

While some of women might take their inspiration from the more surgically inclined, self-proclaimed ‘cougar’ set, the fact is that getting into shape is a much better way to maintain one’s looks, regardless of age. Even adding an extra hour of activity to your daily schedule can make a difference in a surprisingly short amount of time.

While celebrities might have personal trainers while at home, those who are on the road most of the time often end up making do with the sort of activities that are easy to accomplish in the confined space of a hotel room. This is one of the reasons that yoga has become so popular with those who are constantly on the go: the only necessary equipment is one’s own body and a level surface for sitting down.

Of course, getting in shape is about more than just taking on yoga. It’s also about learning moderation in all things. There’s no need to forgo a slice of Brie and glass of Merlot altogether, but after a nice afternoon yoga session, a delicious fresh fruit salad or sushi might be a much better bet than a heavy hamburger.

Changing your fitness choices is a simple way to get your body ready to change its eating habits without even considering a diet. If you’re spending more time walking and keeping your heart rate up, after all, you’re going to find yourself attracted to food choices that give the same feeling of refreshment and pep.

So, instead of setting unrealistic expectations for a new fitness routine and what it can accomplish, consider focusing more on the ways that investing some time in yourself will improve the way that you feel. After all, in a world that’s changing the way that it looks at women over 40, it’s never been a better time to start a fitness regime that has you feeling confident enough to flaunt your hard work beachside in no time at all.

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About the Author: Victoria Crowdell works for SportsEquip.co.uk, leading suppliers of ‘capital’ sports equipment and wet pour safety surfaces.

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