The Body Gym

The second major component of the FOTEOR Academy is the body gym which is represented by the heart. Scientifically, the heart is a just a pump - a very strong muscle that starts to work about fifteen days after conception and continues to beat until death, pushing blood either to the lungs for fresh oxygen, or every other cell in the body to supply the necessary energy requirements. If the heart stops pumping, even for just a few seconds, damage, often irreversible , can result to that specific organ.

So the heart needs to keep in the fittest possible condition and is dependent on nutrition - that is the right foodstuffs, a good supply of oxygen, a normal blood pressure, complex internal and external electrical systems, and valves that flap open and close within the chambers of the heart.

Howevever, regular exercise, whereby heartbeat increases significantly for a set time each day, can strengthen the muscle of the heart and protect against heart disease. Aerobics is a scientific word for such exercise and a simple way to remember this principle and paractice is the "aer" pronounced air in the words aerobics. When exercising must feel the air ie the breath coming through the nostrils or mouth more than when at rest. A good test is knowing the breath is increased but still being able to speak comfortably. Another test is how quickly the normal breath rate and sound returns after completing an aerobics exercise routine. Examples of aerobics include powerwalking, running, cycling, or rowing. Even dancing!

Get moving but always warm up before and cool down afterwards with stretch exercises, and gently begin if you have not execised for a while , and if suffering from any chronic illness. Seek professional advice if neccesary.