The biggest misconception: The more you workout and lift weights, the more protein you need.
Proteins should account for 10-18% of total calories in one’s diet. One with a sedentary lifestyle needs about .8 grams per kilogram of body weight. Those working on strength need a bit more (1.2-1.6 g/kg), while endurance athletes need the most (1.2-1.78 g/kg). Thus, a 175-lb. sedentary male needs about 250 calories from protein, while a long distance runner weighing 160 lbs. would need about 500 calories from protein. However, these amounts do not linearly increase based on increased duration of a run, or an
Understanding the Burn – Exercise and Calories
by Lori Sciame March 28th, 2011 | Exercise
There are many reasons to exercise -- to build strength, to increase flexibility, and to improve mood. For many, however, the main reason to “get moving†is to burn calories. We all know in order to lose weight you must burn more calories than you consume.
Sometimes it’s confusing to figure out just how many calories you burn throughout the course of a single day. Consider the following:
1. Your Weight and Calories Burned
The more you weigh the more calories you will burn while performing a specific exercise. For example, a 160 pound person will burn
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Sometimes it’s confusing to figure out just how many calories you burn throughout the course of a single day. Consider the following:
1. Your Weight and Calories Burned
The more you weigh the more calories you will burn while performing a specific exercise. For example, a 160 pound person will burn
The Fountain of Youth Found – It’s Exercise!
by Lori Sciame January 28th, 2011 | Exercise
Imagine life when you are 80. Do you see yourself sitting in a chair, watching television or doing a crossword puzzle? Or do you picture yourself outside, enjoying the day…gardening or playing golf?
The fact is, many Americans now live well into their 80’s and beyond. Gone are the days when old age automatically means inactivity. Of course there are people who have health complications that prohibit vigorous exercise, but the vast majority of us can continue exercising to ensure we remain active for years to come.
Take my dad for example. He is 75-years-old, and
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The fact is, many Americans now live well into their 80’s and beyond. Gone are the days when old age automatically means inactivity. Of course there are people who have health complications that prohibit vigorous exercise, but the vast majority of us can continue exercising to ensure we remain active for years to come.
Take my dad for example. He is 75-years-old, and
Insuring the Safety in Exercising
by Chang Song December 31st, 2010 | Exercise
Here in the United States of America, many Americans are obsessed with having the perfect body type. That being said, Americans are obsessed with getting a tan and working out what seems like 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a the year. It is quite ridiculous how many people still go to the gym even on Christmas Eve; I mean aren’t they supposed to use this time for last-minute Christmas shopping? For those avid gym-goers out there, working out is great for both the mind and the body, but you do need to take
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Exercising Against the Climate
by Chang Song December 3rd, 2010 | Exercise
It is easy for people to give up on exercising outside in the winter because of the frigid climate and dullness of running on a treadmill for 4 months straight. However, people don’t have to put their outdoors exercising routines on the back burner like their T-shirts and shorts by gearing up appropriately for outdoor exercises during the winter months.
The most important tip to exercising outdoors during winter months is dressing appropriately. People usually make two common mistakes: they either wear too much or too little. For those who put on too little, I am sorry to break it
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The most important tip to exercising outdoors during winter months is dressing appropriately. People usually make two common mistakes: they either wear too much or too little. For those who put on too little, I am sorry to break it