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7 Signs You Are Seriously Out Of Shape by sophimara: 12:09pm On Dec 19, 2016
If your days consist of running to and from work, cleaning up the house, taking care of family, and maybe slipping in some time with your friends, you may feel like there’s no time exercise. Even if you can make time for the gym, the idea of getting sweaty and working so hard might make you want to slip even further into your couch cushions. In either case, there’s a good chance you could be severely out of shape and have a difficult time performing even the simplest of physical fitness tests. Here are seven signs that you should kick your daily activity level up a notch, because you’re not as in shape as you think you might be.
1. You can’t do push-up
Pushups are an excellent test of your physical fitness, as you utilize muscles in your back, shoulders, arms, and core. To perform the perfect push-up, you should be sure to lower yourself with your arms tucked close to your body before pushing yourself back up. This is a tough exercise, but anyone who is physically fit should be able to knock out at least some. Very well has a chart showing the averages for both men and women of different ages. Though there’s a lot of variation, anyone younger than 50 should be able to do a minimum of five to 10 just to be considered in fair shape.
If you’re struggling to perform a couple of push-ups (and don’t worry, you’re not alone), then it’s perfectly fine to start with your knees on the ground. As you get stronger, you can adjust the move to your fitness level. Don’t give up, they’ll get easier over time.

2. It takes a long time for your heart rate to slow down:
When you’re physically fit and exercising, your heart beats faster to pump needed oxygen throughout your body. Your heart rate can be anywhere between 140 and 190 beats per minute, depending on your age, when you’re considerably exerting yourself. When you stop, your heart rate will decrease by about 20 beats per minute until it’s back at a normal pace. if you’re out of shape, it could take much longer. The fitter you are, the faster you’ll recover.
3. You have a large waist circumference:
According to the National Heart Foundation of Australia, you should check your waist circumference to see if you’re carrying excess body fat around your midsection. Though your weight is not necessarily indicative of your fitness level, carrying excess weight around your middle could mean you’re not as in shape as you should be. Also, more weight around your abdomen area could mean trouble for your heart, kidneys, liver, digestive organs, and pancreas.
You can measure your waist by first measuring from the top of your hip bone to the bottom of your ribs. Breathe out as you normally would so you’re not holding your breath in, then place the tape measure between these two points. Wrap the tape measure around your waist and look at this measurement. WebMD says men should have a circumference of no more than 40 inches and women should not exceed 35 inches.
4. You’re winded after walking up a staircase:
Even the most seasoned athletes will feel like their bodies need more oxygen when they’re climbing a flight of stairs, so if you do catch yourself a little short of breath when walking up a steep incline, don’t fret too much. However, if you find you’re really struggling to get up those steps, you’re probably out of shape and could use some cardiovascular activity.
Cardio is tough, and if you’re out of shape, it might feel near impossible to continuously walk up steps or jog a mile. The AZCentral’s Healthy Living section suggests you start your cardiovascular exercise slowly if your body isn’t used to the demand. Schedule five 30-minute light cardio workouts like brisk walks each week. Choose low-impact, low-resistance exercises to get started, and always warm up for anything more vigorous. You’ll be conquering those stairs in no time.
5.You’re craving sugar:
Exercising might influence what foods you crave. While you may think your body would be craving food immediately after exercise, a study performed on 30 young adults who exercised regularly found they had little interest in food immediately after exercise. The study also showed those who did little physical activity were more likely to crave sweets.
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Re: 7 Signs You Are Seriously Out Of Shape by sheylarhh(m): 1:11pm On Dec 19, 2016
Nice tips..make i hit d gym fast

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