What is Metabolic Syndrome? Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is a “group of risk factors that increases the risk for heart disease, diabetes, stroke and perhaps some types of cancer.” Currently there is not one set definition used to diagnose MetS but one commonly used definition comes from the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Adult Treatment Panel […]
Category Archives: Exercise
Pedometers May Help You Move More
Do you ever hear yourself saying “I need to exercise more” but then another week passes and your sneakers are still collecting dust? Do you need a little added motivation to get moving? If so, a pedometer may help. “According to research from over 26 studies, pedometer use was associated with a significant increase in physical […]
Meeting Nutrient Needs After a Workout
Many athletes think about what they are eating before exercise to improve performance, but they don’t realize that what they eat afterwords affects recovery time and muscle development. If carbohydrates are consumed immediately after a workout, they can enhance the rate that glycogen stores are made. Use the following as a general guide if you exercise […]
Nutrition Needs During Exercise
If you are participating in endurance exercise that lasts longer than 1 hour, it can be helpful to include some carbohydrates during your exercise. This has been found to help athletes run longer and harder during endurance activities and stop-and-go sports. Eating carbohydrates during exercise is particularly helpful when you have low levels of muscle glycogen. How Can […]
Feeling Fatigued…Exercise May Help
Do you feel like your energy levels are low? Next time you feel like you could use a pick-me-up, don’t reach for the “energy drinks” or sugary snack. While these items may give you a “quick fix”, they will often leave you feeling even more tired about an hour or two later. Instead, reach for […]
Exercise May Help with Depression
Experts have believed that exercise can help with depression for years, but now there is scientific evidence to support these beliefs. In fact, research has found that exercise works as well to help with the symptoms of depression as psychotherapy and pharmacological treatments. This is very important since 20-59% of people discontinue antidepressants within 3 […]
Consumer Reports Reviews TV Exercise Equipment
Did you ever watch an infomercial for workout equipment and get drawn in by how quickly they claim you can lose pounds and inches. Can you really can get the “long, lean look of a dancer’s body” in “just two 30-minute workouts a week” using the Fluidity Bar? If you’ve ever wondered if there is […]
Do You Know Your Calorie Needs?
Whether your goals are weight loss, weight gain or weight maintenance; the first step in developing a meal plan is to determine the number of calories necessary for you to maintain your present body weight. Eating fewer calories than this will cause WEIGHT LOSS. Eating more calories than this will cause WEIGHT GAIN. Eating this amount will lead […]
Reward Yourself…You Deserve It!
When you make positive changes in your life, is important to reward yourself. Rewards act as positive reinforcement, they keep things fun, and they can be strong motivators. Some days, motivation to eat right and exercise is high, and let’s face it, on other days it just doesn’t seem to be there at all. When […]
Determining Calories Burned With Activity
Many of my clients ask me how many calories they burn doing different exercises. One of my favorite websites for determining this is Caloriesperhour.com. When you click on “Activity Calculator”, you can enter your weight, the type of exercise and the amount of time you spent exercising. It will give you a list of activities, […]