Go To Sleep!

The consequences of sleep deprivation go far beyond the miseries of fatigue and diminished performance. Decades of clinical research document that a good night's rest supports nearly all systems of the body, including: skin health and youthful appearance, healthy collagen formation, insulin levels already within normal range, healthy body weight, glucose levels, blood pressure, healthy cell division, cardiovascular health, and good mood. But a lack of sleep has the opposite effect. Scientist attribute sleep related difficulties to the unprecedented levels of stress most of us endure in today's society.

Short On Exercise Time, Jump Rope

We would love to spend an hour or two dedicated to transforming our bodies, but sometimes we just don't have the time. My alternative is jump rope. This is a full body workout that burns more calories than and has a higher cardiac output than indoor cycling, elliptical, and jogging at a moderate pace on the treadmill. 15 minutes of jump rope is the equivalent to 20 moderate minutes on the treadmill, 25 minutes on the stationary bike, and 30 minutes on the elliptical. Try it, you will feel the difference!

Are Your Joints Keeping You From Exercising?

A lot of us have joint problems like arthritis or or early osteoporosis, so normal
resistance training and high impact exercise are not an option. Here are some non-weight-bearing and non-impact activities:

• Bicycling and indoor cycling
• Deep water walking
• Stretching and flexibility exercises (avoid bending forward)
• Swimming
• Water Aerobics

CoQ10(Ubiquinol)

As we age, the levels of antioxidants in our bodies fall. Due to the natural course of aging and the increasing reach of environmental toxins, it may be difficult to get the optimal amount of antioxidants through food alone; dietary supplements may be of benefit to optimize and maintain a healthy cellular redox balance. CoQ10/Ubiquinone is one of the best for your heart health and energy. CoQ10 is a coenzyme, meaning that it partners with other enzymes in the body to produce particular reactions. It plays two vital roles in cellular and body health: energy production and free radical production. After age 40 the liver conversion rate of CoQ10 to Ubiquinol slows down. It is better to get Ubiquinol already in its active form which is utilized better in the body. You will be able to feel the difference.

What Motivates You To Lose Weight?

There was a conversation around the gym the other day about what motivates individuals to work out and lose weight?  Specifically to seek out a personal trainer to lose weight? This question is interesting because it generates a lot of different answers. 

Some of the common answers includes: illness, illness that could lead to death, vanity, special life events including weddings.  The number one answer (to the question of what motivates an individual to lose weight) in the mind of a personal trainer is the hope that the individual extends their quality of life. 

Of course everyone will answer these questions differently, hence why i wanted to pose the question here: What motivates you to lose weight?

Working Out?

Walking is effective for the elderly and the obese.

 

For exercise to really be effective you must increase your heart rate for at least 30 minutes.

Good workouts can be productive and addictive. The more you exercise and see results, the more you want to workout. The problem is not allowing your body the proper rest can be counter productive. Your body needs rest days and the proper nutrition to be able to rebuild it-self and get ready for the next challenge. Muscle damage, heart problems, high cortisol levels, free radical cell damage, and a host of other health problems will occur if you don't properly space out your workouts. Be smart and listen to your body, REST!

Fat is Good!

Welcome to all our new followers. For more information on fun and innovative ways to a healthy lifestyle, please visit our website at athletes4life.net! EFAs(essential fatty acids):
These fats are considered essential because the body cannot make them. Our intake needs to come from our diet, or supplements. Recent research has revealed that EFA's benefit most of the major diseases we face such as: heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, cancer, and major skin health issues.