9/10 Highly Fit People Have Followed These 4 Stupidly Simple Rules

Fitness is easy. You can form a routine in an hour but the true challenge is following it.

It doesn’t matter how committed you are to fitness, life will always get in the way.

But there are some crazy committed folks who always manage to follow their healthy lifestyle no matter the circumstances.

Here are the top 4 things that crazy fit people do to always stay at the top of their game.

1. The secret of an easy fitness routine

Highly fit people have the simplest healthy habits you can find under the sun.

They neither overcomplicate their routine nor change it according to the current trend.

They stick to the basic habits that they can follow anywhere and everywhere.

My mom has a stellar fitness routine that she doesn’t need to alter on vacations.

She walks 10 thousand plus steps every day, eats fruits and vegetables for breakfast, and does yoga three-four times a week.

She followed this routine easily without a fuss while we were on vacation. She replaced yoga with trekking and swimming.

My mom is the fittest woman I know, she has maintained the same weight for over a decade and is still killing it even in menopause.

So, make a routine so simple that you can follow it easily even when life gets in the way.

Here’s what you can do:-

• Walk as much as you can daily.
• Do at least two strength-building routines every week.
• Replace High-intensity cardio with swimming or cycling.

2. Add this not-so-secret ingredient to your diet

Your diet is the one factor that impacts all your lifestyle habits. A good nutritious diet will beckon you to follow an exercise routine as well.

It will compel you to live a healthy lifestyle that justifies your commitment to a nutritious diet.

You know the basic rules of a healthy diet, eat more greens and less processed crap.

There’s one easy thing you can do for a more flavorful healthy diet, it’s playing with herbs and spices.

Most people fear using them because they don’t know their usage, but you can learn everything about them from youtube.

Herbs and spices not only make food delicious but also improve the quality of the diet. They boost immunity, improve heart health, and reduce inflammation.

As an Indian, I know pretty much all about herbs and spices as I grew up eating them in all my meals. They are delicious and you need to try them.

Make your healthy diet delicious instantly by adding these easy-to-use condiments to your cooking.

Experimenting with herbs and spices will help you explore the world while sitting at home. You can learn about every culture in your kitchen alone.

So, don’t be scared to try out a new recipe that pushes you out of your comfort zone.

Here’s what you can do:-

• Start with basic herbs like basil, cilantro, and oregano.
• Use spices scarcely, in the beginning, to build up your palette.
• Follow authentic recipes on youtube for better and tastier dishes.

3. Make little habits for a better exercise routine

Movement is the most important thing for a healthy lifestyle. Diet alone won’t protect you from the killer effects of a sedentary lifestyle.

A fit lifestyle requires you to be active. Every little movement counts. You need to make movement a regular part of your life.

Sometimes your schedule is packed with tasks so you don’t get to exercise other times or you ditch a workout to hang out with friends and family.

Your consistency will be challenged a lot, but you’ll be able to recover quickly if you follow the basic principles of exercise.

Move as much as you can at all times. You don’t need any fancy equipment, just put on your shoes and start moving.

Little habits like daily walks, evening cycle rides, and a micro morning workout go a long way in keeping your sanity and health intact.

Fit people follow their daily rituals without any excuse. The fittest person I know is a 100-year-old retired army chief who goes on a walk daily at 6 am.

Only a family emergency can make him ditch this ritual. He has been going on a daily morning walk for more than five decades now.

So, be regular with the little things to accumulate great benefits over time.

Here’s what you can do:-

• Pick two easy everyday fit habits.
• Make a commitment to do them daily and form a streak.
• Invest at least 20 minutes daily in these habits.

4. True fitness is outside the gym and kitchen

Fit lifestyle is more than just diet and exercise. It requires you to focus on your mental health at all times.

Mental health is the topmost priority of fit people. No matter the circumstances, good or bad, they always put their mental health before anything else.

It’s extremely easy to put your mental health in the backseat when you are busy putting out fires caused by chaotic people around you.

But you need to be selfish when it comes to your mental health. You need to look after your mental well-being before you help other people.

Fit people are unapologetic when it comes to their mental health. They will do everything to protect it from energy vampires.

My mother meditates every day for at least 30 minutes. It’s her non-negotiable routine that she refuses to give up.

She plans her schedule around her meditation time. No plans are important enough to ditch meditation.

So, make a non-negotiable mental health routine that you follow every day for better overall well-being.

An after-dinner walk with soothing music is my favorite mental health habit, which I have been following every day for more than eight years now.

I do a little star grazing while walking on the terrace listening to old songs that will forever be a part of a 90’s kid identity. I make sure to walk at least 15 minutes each night.

So, find your feel-good habit and cling to it for better mental health.

Here’s what you can do:-

• Add a mental health habit to the mix.
• Do this habit daily for at least 10 minutes.
• Try to do it alone to gain maximum mental health benefits.

Conclusion

Fit people stick to the basics for better physical and mental health. There’s no need to add frilly habits to your routine in the name of fitness.

Focus on the bare minimum, do it daily to become the fittest version of yourself. Train yourself to fall in love with the basics for better health.

Fitness is easy, once you crack it down to its simplest version. These four habits will help you form a perfect blueprint for accessible fitness.

• Eat more spices and herbs for better health.
• Strip down your fitness routine to the basics.
• Make sure to exercise whenever you get a chance.
• Build a mental health routine for better well-being.