{"id":2201,"date":"2016-09-08T01:40:18","date_gmt":"2016-09-08T01:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/?p=2201"},"modified":"2016-09-08T01:40:18","modified_gmt":"2016-09-08T01:40:18","slug":"the-olympic-games-did-they-inspire-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/the-olympic-games-did-they-inspire-you\/","title":{"rendered":"The Olympic Games: Did they inspire you?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Olympic Games is a sporting event unlike any other. It\u2019s packed full of excitement and suspense, as well as introducing people to sports they might be unfamiliar with. It\u2019s a chance to see world-class athletes achieve their goals and can even bring families closer together. They might only be held for a few weeks, but the games influence continues to grow long after the closing ceremony. Studies have found that the Olympics inspire people to adopt healthier lifestyles.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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So if you were inspired by the Olympics, why not try these activities to help you live a healthier life all round.<\/span><\/p>\n

HOLD YOUR OWN GAMES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Why not help the Olympic games last a little longer by <\/span>organizing your own<\/span><\/a> mini version. This can be a fantastic way to encourage families to exercise and try out new sports. It can also bring communities together, spark new friendships and be something that all ages can get involved in.<\/span><\/p>\n

You don\u2019t need to have large stadiums and expensive equipment. All you need is an empty field, some basic sporting gear and plenty of eager competitors. You can also give out refreshments and <\/span>2016 sporting trophies<\/span><\/a> to everyone who takes part. Choose a date and some events anyone can take part in then advertise your mini Olympics around your local area. This could be something you organize a few times a year to keep the spirit of the Olympics alive in between tournaments.<\/span><\/p>\n

TRY SOMETHING NEW<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Olympics showcases many sporting events from show jumping to swimming. So if there was a particular event that really inspired and appealed to you, why not try it for yourself. Visit local sports centers, swimming pools or community centers to see if they offer the sport you are interested in trying. There may be <\/span>teams you can join<\/span><\/a> or one on one training sessions you can attend each week. You may find that the sport you want to try isn\u2019t as fun as you thought or you might have natural talent and abilities. This could be a new hobby that motivates you to exercise more frequently, and you may even get the opportunity to compete in competitions. The only way you will know is if you get out of your comfort zone and experience what it\u2019s like.<\/span><\/p>\n

EAT LIKE A CHAMPION<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you would love the strong and toned body of an athlete, you need to exercise regularly but also eat the right foods. This can help to kickstart a weight loss and exercise regimes to help you get the body you\u2019ve always dreamed of. Search online for a personal trainer in your local area, who can help you with diet plans and fitness. \u00a0Another option is to find out <\/span>what top athletes eat <\/span><\/a>on a daily basis and use this to help you start making better food choices.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you miss watching the Olympic games, don\u2019t despair. The Paralympics are about to start in Rio featuring some of the world\u2019s best Paralympians. So there are still plenty of opportunities to get inspired and to raise your <\/span>health and fitness game<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Why not help the Olympic games last a little longer by organizing your own mini version. This can be a fantastic way to encourage families to exercise and try out new sports. It can also bring communities together, spark new friendships and be something that all ages can get involved in.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":2202,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,35],"tags":[19,1257,20],"class_list":["post-2201","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fitness","category-wellness-2","tag-health","tag-olympics","tag-wellness"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2201","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2201"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2201\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2203,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2201\/revisions\/2203"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2202"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2201"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2201"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/zestmag.com\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2201"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}