27
July
2010
Most people don’t realize that consuming as few as 100 extra calories per day – the amount found in 10 French fries or an ounce of cheese – can add up to a 10-lb weight gain in a year – yikes!
Being obsessed with calorie counting is not a wholesome way to look at food, but learning to eat in moderation is crucial to good health and successful weight management. Realistically, you can’t cut all your favorites from your diet, otherwise you would go crazy – just eat less of them and relish every bite!
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8
July
2010
Our PACE resistance machines and free weights are effective tools for strength training, and a combination of the two is generally recommended depending on your physical fitness level and/or limitations. Utilizing both machines and free weights provides exercise variety, which is important for both psychological and physiological reasons. Variety not only reduces boredom, but also provides subtle exercise differences that will enhance progress.
The benefits of strength training are no longer in question. Research continues to demonstrate that strength training increases both muscle and bone strength and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. A safe strength-training program combined with cardiovascular and flexibility training will give you the benefits of a total fitness program.
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