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10/12/2020

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10/02/2019

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08/21/2019

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06/17/2019

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08/17/2017

True or False? Does Muscle weigh more than Fat? Good question.

While it is true that a pound of fat on the scale weighs the same as a pound of muscle on the scale, it's the difference in density and the ability of each in how they burn calories that matters. For each pound of muscle you have you will burn approx 6-10 calories per day. For each pound of fat, you will only burn approx 2-3 calories per day.

To further expound on that, as people age they complain that they don't burn as many calories as they used to and their metabolism has slowed. That is so true. One of the possibilities is that because as we age we lose lean mass. Say at 30 years old you weighed 130lb and were only 20% body fat. Now you are 60 years old and still weigh 130lb but due to muscle loss, you are now 30% body fat. Your metabolism has probably slowed because now you have more fat burning less calories per day. This is why it is so important for older people to incorporate weight/strength training into their exercise regimes.

One last thing to consider... would you rather be 120lbs and 30% body fat percentage? Or would you rather be 135lbs with only 18% body fat percentage? The scale doesn't always show fit.

01/27/2017

09/23/2016

Post leg day thoughts... Happy Friday!

02/05/2016

Where do you get your strength from?

01/29/2016

Now that's motivation!

01/10/2016

12/23/2015

10/20/2015

Namaste!

This is what bending your body into yoga poses does to your brain chemistry and nerve connections.

09/30/2015

Physical movement improves mental focus, memory, and cognitive flexibility; new research shows just how critical it is to academic performance.

09/01/2015

Now THAT's a push-up!

06/05/2015

Hands-Only CPR can be just as effective as conventional CPR. Learn what Hands-Only CPR is and how to give it.

04/16/2015

This is a great cross-sectional view of the quadriceps muscle with and without exercise at 40 and 74 years of age. This is a great illustration of why it is so important to get active and stay active. As we age we lose lean muscle mass and as the old adage goes, if you don't use it, you lose it. Resistance training 2-3 times per week, on non-consecutive days is all it takes to stave off the loss of lean mass and to maintain independence in daily living activities as we age.

Motivation! These are your legs with and without exercise.

04/08/2015

Inspiring!

The inspiring story of how on woman went from being a running-phobe to ultramarathoner.

03/07/2015

Dinner time challenge! Fill HALF of your plate with fruits and veggies tonight.

02/21/2015

Here are the 17 worst habits for your heart, and how to avoid them.

02/20/2015

Check out this cool new technology. This will change the way you workout.

02/20/2015

New research presented at the 2015 International Stroke Conference supports the need for skilled, hands-on care in rehabilitation after stroke.

02/19/2015

Put injuries behind you by working this key—but often neglected—muscle group.

02/19/2015

An analysis showed that more hospitals are using endovascular therapy with improved outcomes from 2003 to 2013.

02/19/2015

Exercise: Do it for your heart! photo credit: avillandry.tumblr.com

02/18/2015

All runners should do band walks to strengthen hips and glutes.

02/18/2015

Study shows paramedics are a potential first source of treatment for stroke patients.

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02/18/2015

As more drivers trade in their cars for bikes, cities nationwide are re-evaluating if their current streets are versatile enough for all commuters.

02/18/2015

Great abs workout by Frank Medrano!