Monthly Archives: November 2011

A 10-year study

A 10-year study by the Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research showed that men who were out of shape, but exercised their way to physical fitness, had about half the number of deaths from all causes of those who stayed sedentary.

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Logging, & Eliminating

Logging your workout routines and poundages is an investment well worth the effort. At each workout you can refer to the journal and select a few lifts on which to increase the weight. A training log will provide a good indication of your progress and of which exercises are working for you. This will allow you to eliminate exercises that are not producing results and to stick with those that are.

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Muscle Tip Of The Day

More power eating tips: Sleep on a full stomach. The average male burns 67 calories/hour while sleeping, it is 536 calories in 8 hours. Growth hormone levels peak during sleep since the body does a large part of its recovering at night. You meal will not turn to fat if it is high on protein and low on fat and simple carbohydrates.

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Fit Tip Of The Day

Reduce Stress
Easier said than done, stress busters come in many forms. Some techniques recommended by experts are to think positive thoughts. Spend 30 minutes a day doing something you like. (i.e.,Soak in a hot tub; walk on the beach or in a park; read a good book; visit a friend; play with your dog; listen to soothing music; watch a funny movie). Get a massage, a facial or a haircut. Meditate. Count to ten before losing your temper or getting aggravated. Avoid difficult people when possible. Thought for the day: When seeing red, think pink clouds…then float on them.

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Fit Tip Of The Day

Eating five or six small meals per day is healthier and more conducive to losing weight than three large meals. If you’re trying to lose weight, take the content of the three meals you would normally eat, divide it in half and portion it out in five small meals throughout the day. Small portions distributed throughout the day not only prevents binge-eating hunger, it steps up your metabolism and helps to burn calories more efficiently over a longer period of time.

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