An Australian fitness trainer has revealed the exercise she recommends for good health.
Belinda Norton, from the Gold Coast, said running has “more biomechanical and health benefits” than any other exercise, plus it’s free.
The 47-year-old health and fitness education professional and certified trainer said adults often stop running for a number of reasons, including mindset, discomfort or ego.
But he stressed that this form of cardio should not be ignored and encouraged others to run regularly.
“Did you know that running is a survival mechanism for the body? It’s a normal function, but as the human race has evolved, it has become a choice,” she wrote on Instagram.
‘This is detrimental to humanity. You think that as soon as a child starts walking, he runs even if he is unsteady. So why do adults stop running? Because of mentality, discomfort, ego.
‘I want you to survive longer. To live with mobility. I want you to see your capabilities. I encourage you to learn to run again. Today is the day. Go ahead! It’s your life that’s at stake.’
Belinda also revealed the nine foods she eats daily to maintain good health and a slim and toned physique.
Gold Coast’s Belinda Norton (pictured) said running has “more biomechanical and health benefits” than any other exercise – plus it’s free.
The 47-year-old health and fitness education professional and certified trainer said adults often stop running for a few reasons, including mindset, discomfort or ego.
Before working out, it’s important to warm up your lower body with a variety of running exercises focusing on your legs, feet, calves, shins, thighs, and hips, which Belinda demonstrated in an Instagram video.
For example, do a set of high knees, side slides, A jumps, B jumps, jumping jacks, backward walk, and lunges for 30 seconds each.
The super-fit mom has gained a following on social media for sharing her health-related secrets.
Last year, she said she loves eating foods “grown on land and sea,” such as salmon, carrots, brown rice and broccoli.
She takes this approach to her kids, too: She makes sure their breakfasts, lunches and dinners are loaded with “real whole foods” that promote good health.
Before exercising, it is important to warm up your lower body with a variety of running exercises focusing on your legs, feet, calves, shins, thighs, and hips.
Last year, Belinda said she loves eating foods “grown on land and sea,” such as salmon, carrots, brown rice and broccoli (the foods she eats daily in the photo).
“Did you know that soil-grown foods and seawater foods have a higher mineral content than any other food source?” Belinda posted on Instagram.
The nine foods you should incorporate into your diet are fish, whole carrots, homemade muesli, oranges, avocados, vegetables, salad, broccoli, brown rice and quinoa.
Belinda also eats one whole raw carrot and two cucumbers daily.
When eating them, you don’t peel or cut them, but wash them and eat them whole.
“Organic foods grown on the land provide our bodies with nutrients and minerals that no other product can provide,” Belinda said.
‘They are inexpensive, they also encourage chewing and are perfectly dosed to nourish and maintain energy.’
Belinda added that the fiber in carrots helps keep blood sugar levels under control, while eating cucumbers hydrates the body and produces health benefits including “weight loss, balanced hydration, digestive regularity and lower blood sugar levels.”
