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Archive for July, 2009
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Thursday, July 16th, 2009A Support System for Success
Thursday, July 16th, 2009Who ever said being healthy should be easy, or it should just come natural?
A common trait among individuals who make and keep healthy lifestyle changes is that they have a strong network of friends, family, places, and programs that they can rely on to keep them motivated and inspired to help them in their participation and continued success. Many people think that if they fall of the wagon, if they don’t achieve success fast and easy, or if they become bored and monotonous, they should just quit. Healthy people who have developed life long weight control and good health have developed HABITS. They all have excellent support systems to help them along the way.
Metabolic Weight Training Benefits
Tuesday, July 7th, 2009Cardiovascular alone may help you lose weight, but as you age, maybe not. As we age our muscles atrophy approximately 5 lbs. of muscle tissue every ten years. This is due to the aging process, poor nutritional habits, and lack of a resistance program. Five pounds of muscle is equal to burning or not burning 300 calories daily. The next time you hear someone say “my metabolism is slowing down as I get older” now you know one of the reasons why. If you start or maintain a weight training program along with nutrition, you’ll be able to increase about 5 lbs. of muscle tissue in approximately 3 months to a year depending on your genetics and other factors.