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Exercising to Lose Weight? Learn Why It’s Not the Best Strategy |
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Written by Kat Barefield
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Tuesday, 31 August 2010 01:00 |
 In a classic study on weight loss, researchers discovered after six months:
- People who exercised 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week and did NOT change their diet lost two pounds
- People who reduced calories below their daily burn lost nearly 20 pounds
- People who exercised AND reduced calories lost 23 pounds
Why is that the case? Basic human physiology. To lose weight, your body must be forced to use its stored energy (as in fat). This ONLY happens if you burn more calories than you consume. At my weight, 30 minutes of brisk walking burns about 150 calories. (The more you weigh, the more you burn). If I do this 5 days a week without changing the number of calories I eat, it will take approximately 23 days to lose one pound. Here’s the math:
- 3,500 calories are contained in one pound of body fat. (Approximately 10% of fat tissue is water)
- 3,500 calories per pound divided by 150 calories per day = 23.3 days.
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Written by Brad LaTour
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Sunday, 29 August 2010 01:00 |
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 By now you've heard of the 33 men trapped in the Chilean mine deep below the earth's surface. Of course it's wonderful news that they were found alive and by all accounts, doing quite well. The challenging news is that it's projected to take up to four months to get them out having to drill over 2,000 feet below the surface.
If the wait wasn't brutal enough, they are now being told the maximum waist size is 35 inches to fit into the recovery capsule. Now that's taking your weight to a whole new level of life and death. Could you imagine being a guy who couldn't fit into the rescue capsule? Here's an eye opening quote for most men and dads out there. "Even though the miners have undoubtedly lost a significant amount of weight, Chilean officials are trying to ensure they don't bulk up before their rescue. They say the miners will have to be no more than 35 inches around the waist to make it out of the tunnel. Most Americans couldn't meet the 35-inch limit. The average U.S. waistline is 39.7 inches for men according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. " |
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Written by Ashley Marriott
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Wednesday, 25 August 2010 01:00 |
 In my daily visits to gyms and to classes, I like to watch and observe how others approach fitness. I’ve noticed that many people are taking their workouts very seriously. Many of the clients I have want the latest, most effective training and want to power through workouts with a no pain, no gain attitude. As fitness professional, I’m committed to helping people achieve their goals. But I never want fitness to be so regimented that it eliminates the joy that can come from exercising in new  ways. I often encourage people to keep fitness fun, taking time to enjoy activities outside of the gym. This approach helps combat “burn out”. If we’re stuck in one routine it can take the joy out of exercise. When I teach and train clients, I remind them that it’s necessary to take a week off and explore new ways to exercise.
This summer I’ve taken my own advice and mixed in some more playful workouts along with my regular training. My friend and I took a Richard Simmons class (see photo on left), yes he is still teaching at SLIMMONS in Beverly Hills. His high energy is infectious and the room was filled with smiles and laughter, something you don’t often see during a “serious” training session. I took a Trapeze Lesson (see photo on right) and enjoyed the challenge of “letting go” literally and have also been riding my beach cruiser on the weekends with my husband. These activities may not be the most “effective” training, but the joy and fun they bring help balance the more “serious” training sessions.
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