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Why Do We Need Protein?
What Do We Need Protein?
Protein is an essential nutrient our bodies need for survival. It has many vital roles in our biological process. It is responsible for building, repairing and strengthening tissues in the body. Proteins make antibodies to support the immune system. Certain proteins are involved in muscle contractions and movement. Every cell in our body consists of proteins and without protein we could not survive.
Muscle Soreness
Muscle Soreness
Strength training can result in muscle soreness. There are two types of muscle soreness related to working out. The first is acute muscle soreness which occurs during or right after a workout. Acute muscle soreness occurs due to strain put on the muscle and dissipates soon after the workout is over. The second is called delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) which can last 24 to 72 hours after a workout. DOMS occurs from microscopic tears to the muscle and is a normal process of muscular growth called anabolism.
How Much Exercise Do You Need Daily To Keep Your Heart Healthy?
How Much Exercise Do You Need Daily To Keep Your Heart Healthy
Experts recommend doing some form of moderate aerobic exercise for at least 150 minutes each week(or about 75 minutes of more intense aerobic activity each week).. You can spread the minutes out in any manner which works for your schedule. I recommend my personal training clients do 30 minutes of walking 5 days a week or 25 minutes of running 3 days a week. It really doesn’t make a difference how you split it up as long as you get it done. For more information about health, fitness, and getting in shape or if you’re thinking about hiring a personal trainer, contact us.
Eating To Beat The Winter Blues
Eating To Beat The Winter Blues
Winter means shorter days and colder temperatures which can lead to a lack of energy and cravings for different types of food. Cold weather can trigger carbohydrate cravings. Often people eat during the winter months to boost their mood and energy turning to refined and processed foods like white breads, rice and sugar. But what you eat can have a huge impact on how you feel. Refined and processed foods not only lack important nutrients your body needs but they also deplete it of energy by causing blood sugar levels to quickly rise and plummet as the body releases insulin to bring glucose levels down to safe levels. These highs and lows can negatively affect your mood and how you feel resulting in mood swings and a lack of concentration.
3 Tips To A Tighter Waistline
3 Tips To A Tighter Waistline
1. Change your eating habits. Eat more whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean meat, fish, and poultry. When eating out avoid foods which are deep fried, breaded, battered, and buttered. Instead choose dishes that are baked, steamed, or broiled. Also, be aware of the number of calories that are in the drinks you consume on a daily basis. Did you know that a Starbucks Caffe Latte has over 220 calories? And a McDonald’s regular iced coffee has more than 280 calories?
How Young Is Too Young To Weight Train?
How Young Is Too Young To Weight Train?
A lot of parents are often reluctant to start their children on a weight training program. Often this stems from the fear that weight training will affect a child’s growth plate hindering their growth. So the most common questions that parents ask me are, “Is it safe for my child to lift weights and if so, what age is appropriate for them to start?”
Should Women Workout With Weights?
Women and Weight Lifting
There are often many misconceptions women have about working out with weights. Some women fear that their body will start to look bulky and masculine. Others think that if they start weight training and then stop, their muscles will turn to fat. There is also the myth that just doing cardio is the best way to burn calories and look fit. The fact is that working out with weights is highly beneficial for all women for numerous reasons. So why should women weight train?
Crossfit vs. Personal Trainer
Crossfit vs. A Personal Trainer
I recently had one of my personal training clients come back to workout with me again after taking a hiatus to try crossfit. He told me that he needed a change and crossfit was appealing to him for a couple of reasons. It was about half the cost of hiring a personal trainer and he could get his cardio and workout done at the same time. Let us analyze the difference between doing crossfit vs. personal trainer.
Albuquerque Personal Trainer In the News
Albuquerque Personal Trainer In the News
If you haven’t purchased your copy of the January issue of Flex Magazine, go out to your local news stand and get it today. In case you haven’t heard of it, Flex Magazine is one of the top health and fitness magazines available. Featured on page 86 is none other than your local Albuquerque Personal Trainer. Having my picture in Flex magazine has always been a dream of mine.
Weight Loss Tips for Your New Years Resolution
Weight Loss Tips for Your New Years Resolution
I see it happen every year. The holidays come around and we have a tendency to overeat and gain weight. Then for the new year, the most common resolution is to lose the weight we gained over the holidays. Now wouldn’t it just be easier to not overdo it over the holidays? LOL! Well, if one of your New Years resolutions is to lose weight, here are a few weight loss tips:
