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Benefits of gym buddies

mdeal — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:58:41 +0000

Accountability plays a huge role in why people stick to their training routines. If you are having a hard time cultivating this new habit, why not add a training partner into the mix. Having someone else to train with can have multiple benefits. Not only will you have more pressure to actually [...]

Prepare for Success

mdeal — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:07:13 +0000

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four hours sharpening the axe.” - Abraham Lincoln Ask most people who have worked hard to make drastic changes to their physique and health, and they will tell you that spectacular results come from unspectacular preparation. There’s no immediate glory in preparing [...]

Slingshot your way to a better workout!!!

mdeal — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:04:30 +0000

Primarily, when I talk about exercising to someone, I am referencing the act of weight lifting. However, we all have different preferences when it comes to getting and staying in shape. Even though my first choice for exercise would be pumping iron, many people like to do other things. An athlete is anybody [...]

Not all habits are bad

mdeal — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:25:07 +0000

Some studies say that it takes at least three weeks to develop a habit. Once you start a new routine, and you continuously practice this new behavior on a regular basis without thinking about it, then it has become a habit. When you make a conscious decision to start something new it is [...]

Osteoporosis

mdeal — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 03:23:33 +0000

Osteoporosis is a common condition that affects over 25 million people a year; 80% of them being women. Osteoporosis is known as the bone thinning disease. Recently I decided to research this topic because a friend was diagnosed with it. She asked me how she could have prevented this condition. I [...]

Coping with Stress

mdeal — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:48:49 +0000

Now that we’ve discussed alot of ways we encounter stress and how it can affect your health and fitness levels, let’s talk about some ways to cope and possibly even overcome stress itself. • Focus on one thing at a time - Often times, we try to pile too much onto our plate, and instead of [...]

Stress Part 3 - Cortisol

mdeal — Thu, 21 May 2009 23:14:58 +0000

Constant elevated levels of cortisol in the bloodstream are extremely negative for your health and physical appearance. A person with constant elevated levels of stress in their body may exhibit the following negative side effects: Suppressed thyroid function Hyperglycemia Decreased bone density Decrease in muscle tissue Heightened blood pressure Lowered immunity and inflammatory responses in the body Weight gain especially around [...]

Stress Part 2 - Cortisol

mdeal — Thu, 14 May 2009 16:59:55 +0000

Many of us have heard the term “fight or flight”. This term was originally named because it is the body’s ability to fight or flee during times of severe threat or danger. When a fight or flight response occurs, cortisol and adrenaline are two major hormones that get released to give the body a [...]

Stress - Part 1

mdeal — Fri, 08 May 2009 02:22:09 +0000

Now that we have discussed the importance of RESTING and how it can be beneficial to give your body an occasional break from diet and exercise, let’s further discuss overtraining. The people that don’t have a regular workout may find the term “overtraining” foreign. Exercising and healthy eating can have so many health benefits [...]

Rest - Part 4

mdeal — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:16:37 +0000

Your metabolism may have adapted to a constant deficit or low cal diet. You may be able to significantly speed things up if you increase your calories for a day or even a week. It is important to not always deprive your body of certain foods because different foods contain vitamins and minerals that are [...]