5 tips to get in shape

"Fitness" is characterized by optimal and harmonious functioning of the body. It can manifest itself at different levels: psychological, articular, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic and nervous.

On a daily basis, this body is constantly put to the test by fatigue, stress, bad toxins and illnesses.

To help you cope, here are 5 tips for staying in shape every day:

1 Get restful sleep 

Getting enough sleep is essential for the body to regenerate. In fact, sufficient sleep duration and quality can improve attention, behavior, memory capacity, as well as the general state of mental and physical health.

To ensure quality sleep, it is recommended to choose bedding that is adapted to your needs and to sleep in a dark, quiet and cool room. Screens (computer, mobile phone, television, etc.) should be avoided to benefit from better sleep.

There is no ideal length of sleep, everyone must find their ideal sleep rhythm to be sufficiently fit from morning to night.

To benefit from restful sleep, Délicure offers vegan and natural “ Sleep ” gummies. They are composed of plants (lime blossom, passion flower, poppy) and vitamins (B5, B6) which will promote rapid falling asleep and better quality sleep.

If you feel tired during the day, taking a 20-minute nap is beneficial to provide the extra energy needed to finish the day.

2 Have a healthy and balanced diet

To be in shape, eating well is also essential. Food is the fuel of the body, so it is necessary to judiciously combine fats, sugars and proteins.

Fruits and vegetables should be consumed at will because they represent an excellent source of vitamins (especially vitamin C which provides energy) and trace elements essential for an effective immune system. Their fibers also improve intestinal transit, and therefore, well-being . In addition, we should not neglect the consumption of dairy products, starchy foods and sources of protein (meat, fish, eggs, soy, tofu, etc.).

In order not to lack energy, you must be careful not to suffer from nutritional deficiencies, not to skip meals and to eat enough in the right quantities. These factors can cause fatigue, weakening of the body as well as reduced resistance to infections.

3. Hydrate well 

It is essential to drink between 1.5L and 2L of water per day for the proper functioning of the body. Indeed, water helps reduce daily fatigue. Being sufficiently hydrated therefore improves the capacities of the body and brain throughout the day.

However, you should avoid drinking sodas rich in sugar or aspartame because they quickly and considerably tire the body, especially the pancreas.

Like coffee, they have a boosting effect in the moment, but are bad for fatigue that is already present.

Alcohol consumption, whether occasional or frequent, should also be avoided because it causes fatigue by attacking neurons and liver cells.

4. Do regular sports activity 

Regular physical activity brings many health benefits: better cardiovascular function and blood activity, increased muscle mass, reduced fat mass, maintenance of joints and bones, reduced risk of cancer and improved sleep.

In addition, sport acts as an excellent anti-stress agent and helps strengthen the immune system.

The ideal is to do at least two or three sports activities per week to stay in shape.

5. Take care of yourself

To be in shape, you need to know how to listen to yourself and take care of yourself. Indeed, learning to know yourself makes it easier to detect the signals that your body transmits.

First of all, stretching is beneficial for maintaining your well-being by limiting the appearance of stiffness or pain related to the joints. Daily massages will also help tone and firm up the muscles.

In addition, to promote your well-being and optimize your fitness, you must learn to manage your stress. Natural plant-based solutions are excellent for relaxing and reducing anxiety.

Délicure offers a range of Stress gummies based on plants (rhodiola, holy basil and saffron) vitamin B6 and the amino acid GABA. During a stressful situation, taking two gummies helps protect the nervous system and reduce stress.

A molecule derived from hemp, very fashionable at the moment: CBD has demonstrated numerous benefits in terms of stress but also on sleep as well as certain pathologies .

Finally, to disconnect from the daily routine and put aside the worries related to work, family tensions or personal problems, it is important to get some fresh air. The brightness of the sun's rays will boost morale and the oxygen will improve breathing by reducing shortness of breath.