Archive for August, 2009
Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
Whenever people engage into any form of exercise or weight loss program, the first thing they would normally scrutinize is Carbohydrates. The popular misconception is that carbs is the perpetrator in their uncontrollable weight gain. This article debunks that misunderstanding of the helpless victim and elaborates its worth.
Contrary to common belief, carbohydrates don’t make you fat. In fact, carbs help you burn fat. A lot of people are also unaware that carbs are their initial energy sources. Although there are simple and complex carbohydrates, it is the immediate fuel that the body uses up for everyday activities. During exercise, that same fuel the predominant fuel before using fat as the energy source. And to the gusto of many, you burn more calories eating carbs than fat.
Overall, carbohydrates present more valuable assistance in weight loss than most people conceived. Indeed, if you plan to enter a new exercise program with a diet on hand, make sure that if there’s anything you will remove from you usual meal, it shouldn’t be carbohydrates.
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Saturday, August 15th, 2009
The importance of protein has been touted for decades. Pharmaceutical companies as well as advertising agencies both concur that protein is necessary not only exercise but for nutrition too. However, the ultimate question still remains. How much protein is needed in everyday and exercise conditions?
Researches would all agree that a normal individual needs 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of the body. Although sports experts would suggest that athletes or those who are extremely active, take double and sometimes triple that base amount. Highly active individuals consume and require more of the nutrient due to strenuous and active conditions.
For the ordinary person, the protein ratio in a daily diet should only consist of 10 to 15 percent of total intake. Carbohydrates take a higher number in this balance while Fats take the least. Nonetheless, the significance of protein in adequate amounts is necessary for the continuous repair of muscles and facilitates energy storage.
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Monday, August 10th, 2009
A taxing schedule, a demanding job, a longing family, all these challenges simply hinders you from going to the gym. There are a few occasions when you are able to do some sets in the basement with your old bench and pair of dumbbells. However, you know that exercise has to be consistent and done in a more regular basis. Walking could be a steady routine you can do everyday, and may be varied as you progress.
During the first week, a 15 to 20 minute walk will do the trick. You can do this inside your village in a leisurely manner. There is no need for added weights as you perform this routine at least 3 to 4 times a week.
Once you’ve established your baseline, simply increase the intensity of walk as it becomes brisk walking, jogging, and eventually into running. Staying healthy without compromising your routine could be as easy as using your legs.
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
A lot of people would recklessly talk about it, particularly its role on exercise and weight loss. Although its role definitely important for your overall well-being, it is worth to take a while and discuss the facts around it. Here is a list of information about Metabolism.
Metabolism is the process of converting food into energy. It includes burning calories, expending energy, and all the processes in the body which involve the release of energy. This means your body performs metabolism even when you’re asleep. In exercise, metabolism is one of the body functions that allow you to perform different forms of exercises.
Some of the factors that increase metabolism are youth, eating, and exercise. Sleep, drugs, dieting, and medication decreases it. Make sure that your body gets enough food to process to sustain life. With exercise on the other hand, provide adequate sources of energy to allow optimal performance.
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