18 Dec 09 Boost Your Metabolism Through The Winter

Boosting up your metabolism is a good idea for anytime of year. Boosting that metabolic rate means that you’ll have more energy throughout the day, and will have less trouble losing any holiday weight you may build up. It’s also not that difficult to boost your metabolism. Really it’ll just take some effort on your part to incorporate a few tips into your everyday lifestyle.

-Make sure that you get your sleep. Part of boosting your metabolism is making sure that your body functions effectively, that means getting enough sleep. Make sure that you get the recommended 7-8 hours every night. Your body will reward your efforts by helping you feel more rested and relaxed throughout the day.

-Don’t skip meals, which is a mistake many people make. Skipping a meal to make up for a larger one, or to trim a few easy calories to lose weight is bad. You have to keep your system churning all day to boost your metabolism, so you have to keep the calories coming. Just ration the calories, so that your body processes a smaller amount more often throughout the day. Smaller meals, and more of them, works better than a few larger meals or skipping meals.

-Drink plenty of water. This is essentially the same concept as food. The more water you drink throughout the day, the more your body circulates, and keeps running liquid through your system. That will keep your metabolism moving to accommodate the water.

-Try to stay away from sugary foods, as sugar is proven to slow down metabolism and encourage fat storage within your body. Both of which are the opposite direction from where you want to be moving.

-Exercise. Exercise is the best way to boost your metabolism as it helps you build muscle mass. More muscles means you’ll burn more calories, as muscle requires more calories than fat to survive.

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08 Oct 09 Reasons To Have A Healthy Heart

The reasons why you should strive to maintain a healthy heart are obvious. Beyond feeling great, you’ll live longer, and the added blood flow will keep your skin looking great. Your heart pumps roundabout 2000 gallons of blood every day, why not make that job as easy as possible? An overworked heart is no good, and these benefits will show you why keeping yours fit is a good idea.

-Better Cardiovascular Health. Your cardiovascular system is tasked with circulating oxygenated blood throughout your body. This way your muscles receive the appropriate oxygen that they need to survive. The more effective your system works, the better the oxygen distribution in your body is going to work. So being cardiovascularly fit improves all aspects of life. You’ll have more endurance, and more energy for all of your daily tasks. So make sure to get your cardio exercise.

-Lower Blood Pressure. High blood pressure is bad, not only because it’s a sign that your veins and arteries may be the victim of plaque build up. But also because high blood pressure can damage your heart, and your vital organs, arteries, veins, etc. When your heart has to work harder it puts a strain on your whole system. Your heart overworks which is bad for the muscle, your veins are put under extreme pressure, and most importantly your kidneys are put under unnecessary pressure. All of which is bad. A low blood pressure keeps things flowing smoothly and effectively, without damaging arteries and organs.

-Relief From Stress. Something you may not even think about from having a healthy heart. Working out is stressful if you’re out of shape. But exercise when your body is fit releases endorphins, creating a calming and more relaxing atmosphere. Stressing your body is good, because it helps your muscles get stronger and relax, and works out your tension. The healthier your heart the more effective your workout, and you’d be surprised at how much stress you can run out of your body.

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23 Sep 09 Warm Up Before Your Workout

The importance of warming up before performing regular exercise can’t be understated. By not warming up you run the risk of damaging your muscles and hurting yourself in the long run. You have to get your body’s engine warmed up before you really work it hard. You’ll find that this has many positive effects as well, such as longer lasting energy during a routine, and a faster recovery time after the work out.

For example, if you find yourself feeling a little achy after resistance weight training, you may not be warming up enough before the workout. Of course your muscles tend to ache after a workout, but the pain should be manageable, and shouldn’t effect your day to day activities.

The best warm up for weight training is light cardiovascular exercise. This allows your muscles to breath in a sense, warming them up for activity, and getting the energy you need flowing freely. Try jogging lightly in place for a few minutes, or riding an exercise bike. You don’t need to push yourself in the warm up, just go until you start to sweat a little. That’s a classic sign that your body is getting ready for more strenuous exercise.

Now you should start out with some lighter weights for the body region you’re targeting that day. If you’re working your arms, start out with some light free weights. These aren’t to help you build muscle, but just get your muscles ready for the real workout that’s on the way. Stick to only 10-15lb weights, and run through a lighter version of each exercise you’ll be doing. Do each exercise for about 30-60 seconds, or until you’ve been warming up for about five minutes.

After following those steps, you should find your muscles feeling alert and ready to start. Now you can move in to your standard workout. Just be sure to stretch afterward, to work the knots you’ve developed from weight lifting. You should find that your muscles feel better and recover faster the day after your workout.

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