Archive for June, 2009
The Goods on Good Fats (June 23, 2009)
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009Experts now estimate that more than two-thirds of the U.S. adult population and nearly 40% of children are overweight. We’re a fat nation, and we know it. By and large, we Americans simply consume too much food relative to the level of physical activity we maintain. Unfortunately, however, our use of the word “fat” is misleading, and it has given the consumption of fat a terrible reputation. Dietary fat is a critical component of healthy eating. In fact, 20-30% of your daily caloric needs should be derived from fat sources, which means that for a person whose daily caloric intake is 2000 calories, 50-60g of fat should be consumed. Here’s a short explanation of why fats are so crucial, what good fats should comprise the majority of that 20-30% of your diet, and which fats wreak havoc on your health when consumed in large quantities.
Working Out in the Water (June 16, 2009)
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009We don’t need to remind you that swimming packs a significant punch as an exercise regime. A 150-pound person can burn as many as 450 calories in 30 minutes swimming freestyle at a moderate pace (compared to 300-350 calories for 30 minutes of biking or running). Among the other benefits of working out in the water:
- water resistance antes up the intensity of a workout by working major muscle groups much more than most are worked during an “air” routine
- the water cushions your joints so you that you can work harder with less potential for injury
- water cools the body’s temperature, so you can workout harder without heating up; the cool water is also relaxing and meditative
Take note of just a few moves and tips to burn some calories and take advantage of your summer surroundings!
Working Out - In the Sand (June 2, 2009)
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009The nice weather is here and there’s absolutely no reason to workout indoors! If you’re looking to mix up your workouts, we’ve got a great 30-minute fat burning workout for you! We’re taking it to the beach. The sound of the waves, the smell of the ocean, a nice breeze, and the sand in-between your toes – it doesn’t get better than this. If you don’t live by the beach, save this workout for your next beach vacation, or, find some sand or dirt – it doesn’t have to be an actual beach to get the benefits of this super charged workout.