Building muscle is very important in the fight against fat loss. Every five (5) pounds of muscle that you build on your body will burn up to 15,000 extra calories a month, which equals roughly two (2) pounds of fat. Simply put—the more muscle you have, the calories you burn.

Exercise in any form - mild, moderate or intense is good for you and can help reduce the risk of disease and keep the heart healthy. Men who exercise have a reduced risk of dying from both cardiovascular disease and cancer. According to research , being out of shape increases the risk of premature death as much as known risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and smoking.

Research suggests that

drinking two cups of fluid

two hours before exercise

and another six to eight

ounces every 20 minutes

can help optimize

performance. Some

exercisers may opt to

measure the amount of fluid

they lose by weighing

themselves before and after

exercise to determine the

number of pounds lost

through perspiration. For

each pound lost, experts

recommend drinking one

pint of fluid during exercise.

Reduce your caffeine concumption! Like alcohol, caffeine has a dehydrating effect and can lower your BMR. Drinking a couple of cups of coffee each day is unlikely to have any adverse effects on your metabolism but if you are getting all your fluids from caffeinated beverages you might want to think about substituting some of those drinks for H2O.

Stretching should always be a part of your daily fitness routine because it reduces the rist of injury. One of the greatest benefits of stretching is that you’re able to increase your range of motion—making your limbs and joints move further before an injury occurs. Post-exercise stretching can also aid in workout recovery, decrease muscle soreness and insure your muscles are in working good.

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