Concentrate on the work out not the Muscle Names

I agree with the pont of View of the Fitness Trainers qouted in the linked article.  The main objective for a great workout is to show my clients how to do the exercises correctly and how to follow a regime.  If they are interested in the muscles that are being targeted I will tell them but in most cases they trust that I know which exercises will work best to meet their work out needs.  The trust is based upon results and isn't that the true barometer of whether or not you have a good trainer?

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/07/us-fitness-jargon-idUSTRE7A63B420111107

From the Ivory Tower it is easy to criticize

I like the reality show The Biggest Loser becuse of it's focus on exercise and eating right. I get that the contestants are put in a better position to succeed than most people. However, the contestants are there because they have major issues with obesity and they need help. Sitting in an office somewhere, it is easy to take shots at the show as being unrealistic and over promising. These critics whom make their thoughts known in the attached article are really misisng the whole point of the show and really need to engage their left brains a liitle bit more. The show is about motivation, hard work, discipline and yes, forbid the word, results. My left brain says, keep going Biggest Loser, keep motivating thousands of people to lose weight and to make progress.




Medical News: 'Biggest Loser' Sends Wrong Message on Weight Loss - in Meeting Coverage, APHA from MedPage Today

Growing up healthy: food for thought - 13 WTHR

Brain Foods in the morning are ther sure fire way to start your day off strongly. I prefer a combination of Eggs and Egg Beaters with some veggies thrown in for extra flavor. If I am in a hurry then I go with a peanut butter and protein shake. It is good to see that I am feeding my brain corectly in the morning. Are your morning foods on the attacghed list?

1) Milk and Yougurt
2)Berries
3) Oatmeal
4) Peanut Butter
5)Eggs





Growing up healthy: food for thought - 13 WTHR

Good News for Mid Age Weight Loss

A major Study, that is qouted in the New York Times, concludes that an obese youth whom later in life loses weight can decrease his or her chances of heart disease.  This is a bit of a turn around from an earlier study that concluded that if you are obese as a child then your chances of heart disese are the same as when you reach middle age.  To me, this current Harvard Study reinforces the market for middle age Fitness Training and is very timely.  Not only can losing weight in our middle age make us look and feel great, it also reduces our chances of dying from heart disease.  The opportunity to help people is what fulels my passion for Physical Fitness and Nutritonal eating.

Enjoy the article.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/24/a-silver-lining-for-overweight-teenagers/

Applauding efforts to provide more exercise for Students at an early age

I read a New York Times article which I am linking to that discusses how teachers who are strapped for funds by their schools are coming up with new ways to provide exercise for their students.  This is out of the box or should I say classroom thinking that breaks through the accepted to create a new better atmoshere. Why should students sit behind desks all day when lessons can be taught while exercise is ocurring or short breaks can be taken that allow exercise?  I applaud teachers for coming up with these new ideas.  Some teachers go even further creating running clubs that not only provide exercise but provide the opportunity for Students to feel good about themselves and recognize that through achievment they can change.  We do not read enogh positive articles about teachers rather we hear about the bad schools and the bad teachers all of the time.  It is nice and refreshing to read about teachers that have ignored barriers and come up with creative ways to solve problems like, in this case, the lack of sufficient exercise for their young students.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/20/nyregion/at-new-york-schools-finding-time-for-exercise.html?_r=1&nl=nyregion&emc=ura1

Fuel for work out - US NEWS Article

I found some good advice for eating before a work out that I want to share.  It is important to eat before a work out to fuel your way through it.  I like the idea of shakes.  The simple Bagel and Jam idea is a good idea as well.  The key is to get the most from your work out and what and when you eat before hand has an impact.

http://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/on-fitness/2011/10/13/best-workout-foods-what-to-eat-before-a-workout

Exercise to reduce heart attack risk - More Data from USA TODAY

It makes sense that a strong exercise regiment reduces the risk of Heart Disease and Heart attack.  But what I really like is when the scientists release a study that concludes the same.  Studies like the one referenced in the USA TODAY article below will only help to motivate men to exercise more vigorously and they support me in my misison to be a passionate advocate of Physical Fitness Training.  I can make a good case for Training but when I have facts to back me up my case becomes even more compelling! So get off the couch and into a Gym.

http://yourlife.usatoday.com/fitness-food/exercise/story/2011-10-04/Vigorous-exercise-boosts-vitamin-D-while-lowering-heart-risk/50660716/1?csp=ylf