Why Weight Training

Why does Time for Change Fitness promote resistance training?

Many people focus on calories alone. The slash and dash mentality develops destructive patterns, like extreme calorie cuts and/or excessive aerobics. This sets off an alarm-state in the body where the body sheds muscle tissue to lessen energy demands, and stores body fat as a survival response. Once this physiological state is reached, it becomes nearly impossible to lose any more weight no matter how many calories you cut or how much aerobic work you add. What you end up with is a person who is on a starvation level calorie count and performing excessive exercise, yet is still flabby.

The calories burned during an exercise session are relatively small compared to the amount burned during the other 23 hours of the day. Most fat oxidation occurs between training sessions, not during. This means your exercise sessions should primarily be geared towards building muscle and boosting your metabolism.

After a strength training session, the metabolic rate raises (the after-burn effect) for longer periods of time than after aerobic work (up to 48 hours). This is because all of the steps involved in the recovery process from strength training (satellite cell activation, tissue repair, protein synthesis, etc.) require energy (calories).

Monday, September 28, 2009

EPA/DHA - essential fatty acids

EPA/DHA: These are the omega-3 essential fatty acids found in cold-wated fish like salmon, mackerel, herring, and sardines. They can also be found in smaller amounts in dark green vegetables such as mustard greens and spinach., as well as in wheat germ oil and canola oil. Essential fatty acids support healthy cholesterol levels, the nervous system, and mental activity. They can balance hormone levels and help to lower body fat. Our bodies do not manufacture essential fatty acids, so they must be aquired from dietary sources or from supplements in the form of capsules.

For more essential fatty acids, see: Flaxseed oil, Vegetarian essential fatty acid formulas, and Hemp seed.
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