Weight Loss & Cancer Risk

Q.I have read that once you become overweight or obese, your risk of contracting cancer is increased even if you lose the weight. Is this true? Read the rest of this entry »

Does Getting a Good Nights Sleep Really Fight Flab? Part 2

Begin each day with cardiovascular activity. If your fitness goals include getting leaner, then start each day with some aerobic activity. Aerobic activity in the morning jump-starts your day. It burns calories, starts your metabolic rate revving, and provides energy. Participate in an activity that keeps your breathing rate elevated for 30 minutes. Read the rest of this entry »

Does Getting a Good Nights Sleep Really Fight Flab? Part 1

I just read an article in the Orange County register dated 8-15-2000 titled, Another Good Reason to Get a Good Nights Sleep: Flab, by Nicole Ziegler Dizon. The basic premise of this article is something we, in the fitness and bodybuilding industry, have known for years. You do need your rest to recuperate, especially if you weight train or get a lot of cardiovascular activity. But sleep alone will not make you leaner.

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Fitness and Nutritional Supplements. Chapter 1

Fall and winter are the seasons when even the most disciplined fitness buffs aren’t as likely to maintain a regular exercise regimen. But the right combination of diet, exercise and nutritional supplements may prevent the seemingly inevitable weight gain that so many folks experience during the holiday season. Read the rest of this entry »