For Insulin Sensitive Overweight Patients, One Session Of Exercise Improves Metabolic Health, New Research Suggests

 

By Rob Thoburn

“Changing the macronutrient composition of an individual’s diet can result in weight loss despite the ingestion of the same amount of energy.”

Lambert, C.P.; Frank, .L.L; and Evans, J. (2004). Macronutrient considerations for the sport of bodybuilding. Sports Med. 35(5): 317. 

The inch defines a unit of length or height. The calorie defines a unit of energy—edible energy. That’s where the similarity between inches and calories ends. You see, whereas an inch is an inch, a calorie is not a calorie.

In fact, there are different forms of edible energy. The three most important are carbohydrate, protein and fat.

Dietary Carbohydrate, a.k.a. “Sugars and Starches”
That’s it in a nutshell: Dietary carbohydrates are sugars and starches. Because of their chemical makeup, they offer your body its most efficient means of obtaining glucose, a.k.a. blood sugar.

Many sugars contain at least one molecule of glucose. Starches consist of chains of glucose molecules linked together. When you eat either, your gut breaks them down, freeing the glucose so it can be absorbed into your bloodstream. That takes place at various rates, depending on the makeup of the carb. The faster that process occurs, the higher the glycemic index of the food. For instance, a bowl of soggy corn flakes has a high G.I., while a fresh grapefruit raises blood glucose levels much more slowly.

“The Glucose Economy”™
Glucose is your most important energy source, or fuel. Some tissues just can’t do without it. Your body does everything in its power to preserve its overall supply of glucose, something I refer to as the glucose economy. That includes making glucose from scratch and increasing the burning of fat, which spares the glucose economy.

Dietary Protein
Protein consists of chains of amino acids linked together. Your body chooses from an alphabet of more than 20 different amino acids to build its proteins. Examples include the hemoglobin in your red blood cells and the force-generating proteins inside your muscle cells. Your muscle cells store glucose in the form of branched chains, which is called glycogen. Muscle glycogen can play an important role in muscle growth in response to pumping iron. The bulk of muscle hypertrophy in those who lift weights, however, is usually attributed to an increase in protein content. Lifting weights stimulates the muscle cells to make more force-generating proteins, and that causes them to become bigger and stronger.

Still, you can’t overlook the importance of muscle glycogen for building muscle. Witness the tremendous effect that the practice of carb loading can have on a bodybuilder’s physique in the days leading up to a contest. Also, some scientists with whom I’ve corresponded suggest that suboptimal muscle glycogen levels may be associated with suboptimal rates of muscle protein synthesis, thereby hampering your ability to build muscle.

Muscle Motion commercial Equipment Now Available

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The New Powertec Roller Smith Machine is on the way

 

The New Powertec Roller Smith Machine Is On Its Way!!!

"NEW TECHNOLOGY BUILT INTO THIS TRADITIONAL MACHINE

NOW PROVIDES A PRECISION ULTRA SMOOTH AND QUIET OPERATION"

 

The Powertec smith machine has been redesigned

to incorporate a revolutionary new carriage system.

The high tensile strength Olympic bar is driven by a

roller system that incorporates 8 bearing drive nylon

reinforced wheels for the ultimate in stability and

smoothness. The carriage system also allows for a

much lighter free bar starting weight of only 45 lbs

and makes the entire machine the most affordable

in it's class. The Roller smith provides all of the

classic strength training exercises such as pressing,

squats and rows. A set of adjustable bar catches

allow the trainer to also use a barbell. Adjustable

spring loaded safety catches provide safety at all

times. The optional Lat Tower is a great addition for

performing all high and low cable exercises. The

lat Option runs on steel guide rods and the carriage

incorporates nylon bushings providing a gym quality

feel.

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

Model # P-RS

L = 52"
W = 84"
HT = 82"
WT = 390 lbs

Weight Load Capacity:
Smith Bar = 600 lbs
Chin up Bar = 400 lbs body weight
Lat Tower Option = 400 lbs


*Plates sold Separately

 

 

 

 

 

Powertec Fitness & Jay Cutler

TRAIN WITH JAY
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7 Steps To Cure I Don’t Feel Like It

You know you ought to exercise, but you just don’t feel like it, and that feeling is so strong that you sidestep exercising today. You are doing this day after day, in spite of knowing that your body needs exercise and it is a problem.

Here are 7 steps to take now to cure that problem.

1) Get some rest. A huge percentage of the population runs with a sleep deficiency. Being tired definitely erodes your motivation to exercise, because you don’t have the energy. Excessive fatigue has the physical effect of creating a pre-diabetic-like condition in which your body does not handle blood sugar effectively. Muscle cells need adequate blood sugar to have energy to exercise.

2) Cut back on the junk food. You don’t have to give all of it up. Just cut back so your system is not so overloaded on fat and sugar. You will feel better and have more energy in a few days after you clean up your diet.

 3) Breathe right. You need to have enough oxygen to have enough energy. Chronic shallow breathing robs your body of energy. Change that by breathing deeply into your abdomen without lifting your shoulders. Slow abdominal breathing is relaxing, if you are stressed. Rapid abdominal breathing is energizing.

 4) One of the most important cures for “I don’t feel like it” is to replace your negative self-talk with encouragement.  Did you know that every time you say I don’t feel like exercising that you increase that feeling? Stop affirming “I don’t feel like it” right now.

5) Substitute positive statements that start sending you in the right direction, even though you don’t feel like it. Think about what you would like to hear that would personally encourage you. Make your positive statements in the present tense, not the future. For example: Exercise makes me feel good, so I do feel like exercising.

6) Go light! When you don’t feel like exercising, which everyone experiences at one time or another, permit yourself to exercise in a less strenuous way. Go for a walk. Put your favorite music on and dance around your living room slowly. Stretch and do just a few light strength-building exercises using exercise bands.

7) Reward yourself with a mental pat on the back and a “good job” compliment. It is amazing how many people never think to reward their own positive efforts. Correct that mistake right now. Rewards always help you keep doing what is good for your body.

Take charge of yourself now. Cure your lack of energy and lack of desire to exercise with these 7 easy steps

Gym and Fitness Equipment Tips for Home Gyms

Generally, people think of body building equipment as weight machines. While weight machines are some of the best ways to work specific muscle groups, there is still a lot of other body building equipment you can use to help tone and work your muscles to their fullest potential.

Of course, you will want to have some type of weights to help you with your body building goals. A stable weight bench and some barbells as well as dumbbells will help you workout at home. If you’re not able to get to a gym, having these types of weights at home will contribute to your workout program and help you build your muscles in an amazing way.

An exercise ball is a cheap way to work your ab muscles and make them strong. You simply roll over the ball and perform sit-ups while using the resistance that the ball can give you works your abs.

Fitness equipment doesn’t have to be expensive. You can actually come across some great deals when you search out the types of machines that you want to enhance your workout.

You should look for reliability in gym equipment before you buy. This is especially true if you are buying a machine with pulley systems. Look at the cords and see if they are strong and not frayed. If there is any sign of stress on the pulleys, don’t buy it.

If you are looking to buy some gym equipment from a large company, be sure that they are reliable and offer a guarantee. It’s convenient to have your own weight machine in your home, but if it doesn’t give you the workout that you need, you’re just throwing your money away.

The equipment you use when you are undertaking a body building program can be very important. You will want to choose the type of equipment that will give you maximum results and contribute to your goals not take away from them. There are many places you can go to get this type of equipment, but know what you are looking for before you buy.

Body building equipment can greatly enhance your workout sessions and tone your body to new proportions. Use the equipment that will work the parts of your body that you want to concentrate on and then watch your muscles thrive!

The healthy way to loss weight it is possible

With today’s increasing availability of unhealthy diets, more and more people seem to need some sort of weight loss programs. Statistics show that around 40% of Australians are overweight. And since the media, especially beauty magazines make slim people look so good, it’s no doubt why weight loss programs are so popular these days. In fact, there are thousands of these programs available.

If you’re planning to get started with a weight loss program, you need to consider a lot of things. Since there are so many weight loss programs available out there, you should first check which ones would suit you best.

Everybody wants quick results, but that’s not the best way to lose weight. The truth is you’d more benefit if you lose weight gradually. Take note that your current weight and your desired weight should be taken into consideration when you decide which ones of the numerous weight loss programs you should follow.

You could follow a program that is mainly focused on proper eating habits. There are several ways which you can get hold the best diet for you. You could try searching online for suggested diet tips. You could also just conveniently consult a nutritionist to help you with your diet plans. Eating right is the foremost secret to getting a great figure.

You should achieve maximum results if you combine a healthy diet with regularly exercises. The exercises could just be as simple as a 15-minute daily stretching. Your body would also benefit a lot with light walking or jogging. Perfect diet limits your fat intake while exercising eliminates the fat already stored in your body.

The gym is also a good place where you can get some effective weight loss programs. Gym trainers help you decide which program of exercises suits your needs. They have different programs for different kinds of people.

If you’re a beginner, gym trainers would normally just ask you to do some cardiovascular exercises first to get you in the mood for exercising. It is important to follow the program developed by your gym trainer in order to achieve your desired results. Also, incorrect exercising might lead to muscle fatigue and strain.

The internet also provides you with several weight loss program options. You could try searching any online search engine, and surely, you’ll get dozens of results on effective weight loss programs. You should be careful though in choosing which program to order, you might be paying more for an ineffective weight loss program.

Getting yourself in good shape could cost you a few dollars, depending on what program you’re following. Online weight loss programs may cost you a little more than going to the gym. These online programs just provide you with health tips and diets that you must follow. They might also provide demonstrations of recommended exercises that you can repeatedly play on your DVD.

Choosing the best weight loss program for you depends on your lifestyle. If you’re too busy enough or too far away from a gym, going to the job may not be a good option. Getting online or DVD weight loss programs work best with those who wish to stay at home while getting fit.

It’s just so unfortunate to note that despite the availability of these  healthy weight loss programs, there are still  people who engage in unhealthy methods to lose weight.

Examples of these are taking in some diet pills. Unlike weight loss programs, these drugs just drastically reduce your weight by almost starving you to death. Once you stop taking in these pills, you get back to your previous eating habits again and gain back the same weight.

It is not advisable to lose so much weight in so less time. To effectively lose weight, you have to strictly follow a proven to be healthy weight loss program to avoid any side effects. This would also ensure that you get enough nutrients and vitamins even if you’re losing weight.

Maintaining a good figure is important. It gives you a greater sense of confidence and self-esteem. It may also bring you better or luckier opportunities. However, you should not sacrifice your health to achieve then. What good would a great figure be if you’re not healthy enough to enjoy your life?