by David on March 9, 2010
During the 1970s, the United States experienced a severe energy crisis due to the OPEC oil embargo, which led to long lines at the gas stations. Energy is essential to our non-stop busy lives. Oftentimes, we take it for granted; but, when it fails, everything shuts down.
Just like the one Christmas light bulb that is faulty, the weakest link can cause a domino effect leading to complete chaos, short-circuiting our lives. One small issue, incident or problem can trigger a complete system collapse.
Due to unhealthy diets, exercise and stress many people are experiencing an energy crisis in their bodies. A factor like lack of sleep can become a vicious cycle leading to even worse bouts of insomnia. When our energy is reduced, our body is more prone to bacteria or virus infections. If left unchecked, massive energy drops could lead to a complete health shutdown.
Some have long-term chronic diseases caused by an abrupt energy loss that was never resolved. Eventually, the body stress causes your adrenal glands and immune system to wear down. Small challenges become larger problems if energy depletion is not properly addressed.
A qualified fitness instructor is an expert at identifying sources of chronic energy problems. Ideally, fitness training focusses on a holistic approach to improving your wellness: lifestyle, diet and exercise. Exercise increases your body’s metabolic rate, blood flow and defense system’s ability to fight energy reduction attacks. Fitness training helps increase your energy so that you are always ready for the next challenge that life brings you.
by Jack Kenefick on March 9, 2010
A recent study has show that eating less cholesterol can actually decrease your amount of lean muscle mass. The study came to the conclusion after following 55 healthy adults between the ages of 60 and 69. The 2008 study held controlled workouts for the 55 adults over a period of 12 weeks and at the end of the 12 week study, researchers found there is a significant correlation between dietary cholesterol and change in the participant’s change in strength. For the most part the individuals who had higher cholesterol levels throughout the study had higher strength gain results. The participants in the study all followed similar fitness programs and diets.
The researchers were stunned by their study’s results, but believe they know why the results occurred. According to the researchers, higher cholesterol leads to leaner mass because of the inflammation process that is caused by high cholesterol. The inflammation process is believed to help in the recovery process that muscles need to go through in order after exercising. The quicker the recovery process runs it course, the sooner more muscle mass can rebuild. It is still unclear of what actually happens to the cholesterol during weight training. It’s also unknown how protein is combined in that process of building muscle.
It should be noted that the same inflammation process which is beneficial for lean muscle mass, is also devastating to your heart’s strength. With that said, despite the results, low cholesterol levels should still be maintained for overall body health.
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