Strengthening your muscles is an important part of improving fitness & aid in weight loss. Beginning strength training makes muscles stronger & can helps prevent injuries and some chronic problems, such as lower back pain. Just like cardio exercise, with strength training, your body uses stored fat and carbohydrates as
Breathing is the quickest way to becoming relaxed. It slows down your sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight) and activates your parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest). One of the leading causes of weight gain is stress eating. Being able to cope with stress is a large contributor to ongoing
When you plan your physical fitness program to aid in your weight loss, you need to consider FIT with these three important components: How often will you do the exercise? How hard will the exercise be? How much time will you devote to each exercise component? Recommendations Below are recommendations
Most of us realize that physical activity is very important for weight loss and maintenance. But did you know that you can lose fat and preserve muscle mass without “working out?” According to the Surgeon General’s report on physical activity, you can. Increasing the amount of physical activity you do
