Hidden Holiday Calories

From gingerbread cookies to turkey dressing, holiday dinners can be a recipe for disaster if you don’t plan ahead for the extra calories – the average holiday meal can rack up 3,000 to 3,500 calories. Follow these tips from Life Fitness and learn how to enjoy holiday dishes in moderation without setting yourself back.

Tip #1

• Think before you drink. We often drink more calories during the holidays than we realize. Eggnog, juices in cocktails and cream-based drinks can really add up. Drink in moderation and think about the content of your drink. Try lower calorie options like sparkling water with a lemon or lime, and choose a glass of wine over a sugar-laced cocktail. Make sure you drink a glass of water between each alcoholic drink. 

Tip #2

• Identify healthy alternatives to some of your holiday favorites. Try substituting sweet potatoes instead of mashed potatoes and gravy, pumpkin pie instead of pecan pie, and roasted turkey without the skin.

Tip #3

• Watch your portions. Load your plate up with vegetables and lean turkey. Eat less of the high calorie foods like casseroles, breads and desserts. A serving is typically the size of a deck of cards or your iPhone. Also try putting your appetizers on a plate to see what you are eating, instead of continually grazing by the table.

Tip #4

• Select real, fresh foods. Cranberries are full of antioxidants, but the canned kind are packed with sugar and calories. Sweet potatoes have a lot of vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium and fiber, and you can add flavor such as cinnamon or nutmeg. Desserts made of baked apples or poached pears can be lighter options than typical desserts with candied nuts and chocolate. And don't forget the pumpkin – pumpkin is a low-fat, low-calorie food with potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C.

Tip #5

• Make a lower-carb stuffing by using more veggies like onions and celery, or even dried fruits. Use less bread and skip the sausage and butter. You can also add extra nutrients by choosing whole grain breads.

Tip #6

• Space out your helpings. Take smaller portions and always remember you can have more the next day. Holidays are about spending time with friends and family, so make a conscious effort to take a break between bites and enjoy the conversation.

Tip #7

• Start the holiday off by walking or running in a Turkey Trot race or just meeting some family members for a bit of holiday exercise. Try getting your metabolism elevated for the day by taking a walk outside or playing a game of flag football a few hours after the holiday feast.

Enjoy the holidays with smart choices and your body will thank you come January 1!

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Be a Savvy Fitness Shopper

The benefits of exercise are well-researched and well-documented. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case with advertising claims for exercise equipment.

Some advertisers claim—without evidence—that their exercise products offer a quick, easy way to shape up, keep fit and lose weight. The truth is, there’s no such thing as a no-work, no-sweat way to a healthy, toned body.

Deriving the benefits of exercise requires doing the work.

Before you jump into the next home fitness fad, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) offers this advice: Exercise good judgment and carefully evaluate advertising claims for exercise products.

Evaluating Claims

Read the performance claims critically. Be leery of those that say the equipment or device can:

• Provide easy or effortless results or burn excessive calories. The claims may be true for athletes in top physical condition, but not for most people.
• Help you burn more calories or lose weight faster than other types of equipment. In general, exercise equipment that works the whole body or major parts of it probably helps you burn more calories than devices that work one part of the body. And, the more you use the equipment, the more calories you’ll burn.
• Help you “spot reduce”—for example, help you trim your hips or lose the proverbial “spare tire.” Toning and losing weight in one particular area of the body requires regular exercise that works the whole body.
• Always read the fine print. The advertised results may be based on more than just the use of the machine; they also may be based on restricting calories. The fine print may explain this.

Be skeptical of testimonials or before-and-after pictures from “satisfied” customers. Their experiences may not be typical: Just because one person had success with the equipment doesn’t mean you will, too. As for those popular celebrity endorsements, they, too, are no proof that the equipment will work as claimed.

Finding the Right Equipment

After you’ve evaluated the advertised claims—but before you make a final purchasing decision—consider these questions:

• Will the equipment help you achieve your desired goal, whether it’s to build strength, increase flexibility, improve endurance or enhance your health?
• Will you stick to the program? Before you buy, prove to yourself that you’re ready to act on your good intentions.
• To help you choose the best equipment for your needs, check out consumer and fitness magazines that rate exercise equipment. Then test various pieces of equipment at a local gym, recreation center or retailer to find the machine or device that feels comfortable to you.
• Don’t be fooled by companies that advertise “three easy payments of” or “only $49.95 a month.” The advertised price may not include shipping and handling fees, sales tax, and delivery and set-up fees. Ask about all the costs before you close the deal.
• Get details on warranties, guarantees and return policies: A “30-day money-back guarantee” may not sound as good if you’re responsible for paying a hefty fee to return a bulky piece of equipment.
• Check out the company’s customer and support services. Call the advertised toll-free number to get an idea of how easy it is to reach a company representative and how helpful he or she is.

You may get a great deal on a piece of fitness equipment from a secondhand store, consignment shop, yard sale or the classified ads. Buy wisely: Items bought secondhand usually aren’t returnable and don’t carry the warranties that new equipment does.

Whether used or new, home exercise equipment can be a great way to shape up—but only if you use it regularly. Don’t be taken in by claims of quick, easy and effortless results: There’s no such thing as a no-work, no-sweat way to a toned body.

Additional Resource

Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Office of Consumer and Business Education—Avoiding the Muscle Hustle: Tips for Buying Exercise Equipment:www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/musclealrt.pdf The Federal Trade Commission works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop and avoid them. To file a complaint, or to get free information on any of a variety of consumer topics, call toll-free, 1-877-FTC-HELP, or use the complaint form at www.ftc.gov.

The FTC enters Internet, telemarketing, identity theft and other fraud-related complaints into Consumer Sentinel, a secure, online database available to hundreds of civil and criminal law enforcement agencies in the U.S. and abroad.

ACE Fit Fact is taken from ACE FitnessMatters magazine. Want more information like this delivered directly to your home? ACE FitnessMatters, the bi-monthly magazine from the American Council on Exercise (ACE), is the source for the most accurate, up-to-date fitness information you need to live a healthy, active life. Subscribe to ACE FitnessMatters Magazine online or call 1-888-825-3636. 

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ASK THE EXPERTS: What Happens to Unused Muscle?

If you abandon your strength-training program, will your muscles turn to fat? The answer is no: muscle doesn't turn to fat, but we do tend to lose muscle tissue and add fat as we age. There is a science behind muscle-loss that comes with age, which generally begins after the age of 35.

The use it or lose it concept remains an important mantra when weight-training. If you’re not actively replacing 

muscle after the age of 35, approximately one-half pound of unused muscle is lost per year.

As your activity levels decrease, fat cells gradually begin to replace the lean muscle tissue – the key word here is replace. The body contains more than 600 muscles that maneuver each and every move. When these muscles are neglected, your muscle definition deteriorates and your fat content increases. What does this mean?

Strength training should be part of your regular workout in order to maintain or gain muscle.

It stimulates muscle cell growth and the production of enzymes that help use and store energy.

Your body is composed of lean mass and fat mass. While the goal is to achieve a higher level of lean mass than fat mass, both types do serve a purpose.

Lean mass includes muscles, bones, organs and blood. Fat mass protects organs like the heart, liver and kidneys. It acts as insulation to keep us warm and helps regulate hormones.

• Men’s lean mass should be at least 80 percent of the body composition,
• Women should shoot for 75 percent lean mass.

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Treadmill vs. Elliptical: Cardio Calorie Burn

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Date: 08/30/2011
Category: Cardiovascular Exercise
Teaser: It is a common question among exercisers: Will I burn more calories on a treadmill or an elliptical trainer? While both machines are effective, Life Fitness explains that in the ongoing battle between treadmills and elliptical trainers, it all boils down to intensity and duration.

It is a common question among exercisers: Will I burn more calories on a treadmill or an elliptical cross-trainer? While both machines are effective, Life Fitness explains that in the ongoing battle between treadmills and elliptical cross-trainers, it all boils down to intensity and duration.

Intensity:

While many exercisers think of the treadmill as high-impact and the elliptical as low-impact, it’s important to understand that low impact doesn’t mean low intensity. Using the cross-trainer handlebars and increasing the resistance on an elliptical trainer can be equally as intense as a run on the treadmill.
You can determine your exact intensity levels by using a heart rate monitor or the built-in heart rate sensors located on the handlebars on either piece of equipment. 

Duration:

Many may think that the longer a workout lasts, the more calories burned. However, one hour of light exercise on either piece of equipment will likely burn fewer calories than a powerful 30-minute workout.
For the average exerciser, working harder for a shorter period of time will be the better option since people are often short on time. Interval training on either machine – high intensity running or striding, for shorts bursts of time – is likely to provide a higher calorie burn than a one-hour light workout.

Bottom Line

 When it comes to a treadmill or elliptical trainer allowing the most calorie burn, the cardio machine you like better will burn the most calories because you are much more likely to use it. If you exercise at an intensity that keeps your heart rate elevated, incorporate more intense cardio intervals into shorter duration workouts and keep your workouts regular, either machine will offer an excellent calorie burn. 

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Summer Fitness Blunders

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Date: 07/19/2011
Category: Lifestyle Management
Teaser: In the rush to burn calories and get fit, we often commit mistakes that can add up and demolish any fitness regimen. Follow these tips to avoid the blunders that can impact your goals and add to the time it takes to meet your fitness goals.

In the rush to burn calories and get fit, we often commit mistakes that can add up and demolish any fitness regimen. Follow these tips from Life Fitness to avoid the blunders that can impact your goals and add to the time it takes to meet your fitness goals.

Fashion Choices

When exercising, cotton can hold moisture and cause chaffing. Cotton socks can absorb moisture, swell, lose shape and form against your foot, which may cause blisters. Dry fit and polyester materials are better choices because they manage sweat build-up more efficiently and will keep you comfortable during your workouts.

Caloric Drink Intake

How many times have you completed a challenging, grueling workout only to sabotage your hard work by mindlessly consuming a couple frozen coffees or Pina Coladas? Just because something is liquid doesn’t mean it contains zero calories. Make your drinks count as much as food choices in your daily caloric equation, and select low-calorie and low-sugar options.

Heat Exhaustion

Exercising outdoors in the summer can be a great way to fill up on vitamin D levels, but don’t forget to keep hydrated and stay aware of the time logged outside. Spending too much time in the sun and heat without enough water can overwhelm the body system that regulates temperature – symptoms of this can include dizziness, fatigue, muscle cramps, nausea and headache.

Use Prevention!

Incorporating a little prevention in your summer workout program will make the hot months manageable, enjoyable and productive.

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Bring Your Sexy Back

Summer is the season for backless sundresses, halter tops and bikinis. Unfortunately, back fat can creep up on you when you least expect it, and can be a stubborn beast to banish. Life Fitness breaks down ways you can keep your back sexy this summer

Spot sculpting works – focus on a particular muscle group and practice exercises that will firm up that area. Perform back exercises at least three days per week, always allowing a day of rest in between for recovery.

• Lunge Rows: Using a 10- or 15-pound hand-weight in one hand, get into a lunge position and hinge forward from your hips, not your spine. Pull the weight up to torso-level in a rowing or sawing motion and slowly lower back to the starting position. Your back is typically one of the stronger upper body muscles so don’t be shy about increasing your weight.

• Lat Pull-downs: Using a wide bar on the Lat Pull-down Machine, hold it with a wide comfortable grip and secure your knees underneath the pad. Pull the bar down to chest level. Extend your arms back to the top, and repeat. Try three sets of 12 lat pull-downs.

• Reverse Flys: This is the perfect muscle group to target for reducing “bra bulge”. Choose five- to 10-pound weights and begin in a seated position with feet flat, and arms hanging down at your sides. Keep your abs tight, lift both arms horizontally outward and squeeze the shoulder blades together, slowly returning back to the start position. Try three sets of eight to 10 reverse flies.

Don't forget...

The trick to spot sculpting is being realistic – if you have overall body fat to lose, your back fat is not going to magically disappear. Get serious about your cardio routine and diet, and remember that it takes 3,500 calories to gain a pound, and 3,500 less calories to burn it. Even 10 minutes of exercise can make a difference!

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THE BIOMECHANICS OF CARDIO EXERCISE

Walking and running are two of the most popular forms of exercise today, and equipment like treadmills and elliptical trainers can mimic outdoor training while helping you to achieve valuable cardio results. When using these pieces of equipment, biomechanics plays an important role in proper form, safety and injury prevention.
Follow these tips from the experts at Life Fitness to learn what is important in proper form and what to look for when choosing fitness equipment.

Achieve Proper Walking and Running Form:

• Follow safety instructions when mounting and dismounting the equipment
• Keep your head, shoulders and hips in line facing forward to make sure your body moves with the least amount of effort necessary
• Keep your shoulders back to avoid a slouching position, which allows maximum oxygen intake
• If walking, let the arms hang naturally at your sides
• If running, swing your arms in a natural figure eight pattern; try not to make the mistake of holding your arms tight to your body while running, which can throw off your balance

What to look for in treadmills:
Ergonomically correct – When using a gym treadmill, make sure the console doesn’t place your body in an awkward position. It’s important that the console slants at a more vertical than horizontal level, keeping your body in an upright position.
Shock absorbers – Running on hard surfaces can negatively impact the joints and back. Having a more cushioned platform can help prevent injury and will put less stress on the knees and ankles.
Longer handrails – Extended rails expand the running space and allow for more freedom to move. Longer handrails will give you more room to swing your arms naturally, as well as the additional safety of extended support.

What to look for in elliptical trainers:

Smooth movement – Check if the drive mechanism is at the rear of the machine, allowing the pedals to support your feet through full range of motion. This will eliminate the common ‘numb foot’ experience from over-extending the ankle joint beyond the normal running or walking range.

Synchronization – When the arm handles and foot pedals work in tandem, your balance and body positioning happens faster. Interdependent arms and legs also accommodate different exercisers, providing a workout customized for your fitness level.

Whether you’re a loyal treadmill runner, an elliptical-trainer fan or a combination of both, a little education on how to properly use the equipment will make a big difference in achieving optimum results.

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What is functional strength training?

By Cedric Bryant

Functional strength training has become a popular buzzword in the fitness industry. Unfortunately, it is also subject to wide interpretation. At the extreme, some individuals believe that by mimicking the explosive, ballistic activities of high-level competitive athletes, they are training in a functional manner. All too often, however, such training programs greatly exceed the physiological capabilities of the average exerciser, which ultimately increases the possibility that an injury might occur.

Most would agree that there is nothing functional about sustaining an injury due to improper training.
In many respects, functional strength training should be thought of in terms of a movement continuum. As humans, we perform a wide range of movement activities, such as walking, jogging, running, sprinting, jumping, lifting, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, turning, standing, starting, stopping, climbing and lunging. All of these activities involve smooth, rhythmic motions in the three cardinal planes of movement- sagittal, frontal and transverse.
Training to improve functional strength involves more than simply increasing the force-producing capability of a muscle or group of muscles. Rather, it requires training to enhance the coordinated working relationship between the nervous and muscular systems.
Functional strength training involves performing work against resistance in such a manner that the improvements in strength directly enhance the performance of movements so that an individual's activities of daily living are easier to perform. Simply stated, the primary goal of functional training is to transfer the improvements in strength achieved in one movement to enhancing the performance of another movement by affecting the entire neuromuscular system.

In functional training, it is as critical to train the specific movement as it is to train the muscles involved in the movement. The brain, which controls muscular movement, thinks in terms of whole motions, not individual muscles.

Exercises that isolate joints and muscles are training muscles, not movements, which results in less functional improvement. For example, squats will have a greater "transfer effect" on improving an individual's ability to rise from a sofa than knee extensions.

For strength exercises to effectively transfer to other movements, several components of the training movement need to be similar to the actual performance movement. This includes coordination, types of muscular contractions (concentric, eccentric, isometric), speed of movement and range of motion.

Each individual component of the training movement must be viewed as only a single element of the entire movement. The exercises with the highest transfer effect are those that are essentially similar to the actual movement or activity in all four components. It is important to note, however, that individuals cannot become expert at a particular movement or activity by training only with similar movements. For optimal results, repeated practice of the precise movement is required.

Exercises performed on most traditional machines tend to be on the low-end of the functional-training continuum because they isolate muscles in a stabilized, controlled environment. While it may be true that traditional, machine-based exercises are not the best way to transfer performance from the weight room to the real world, it does not mean that such exercises should not be a part of a training program.
For example, "non-functional," single-joint exercise can play a critical role in helping to strengthen a "weak link" that a person may have to restore proper muscle balance. Furthermore, doing such an exercise can allow an individual to more safely and effectively participate in functional-training activities while also reducing the risk of injury.
In the final analysis, it must be remembered that functional training is not an all-or-nothing concept. A continuum of functionality exists. The only entirely functional exercise is the actual activity one is training for.
Accordingly, individuals shouldn't rely on any single group of exercises. Individuals should use all the weapons in their training arsenal. Functional strength training should serve as a supplement to traditional strength training, not as a replacement.
Properly applied, functional strength training may provide exercise variety and additional training benefits that more directly transfer improvements to real-life activities.


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TREADMILLS vs. ELLIPTICAL TRAINERS

TREADMILLS vs. ELLIPTICAL TRAINERS 

In the battle of cardio machines, gym-goers are loyal to their favorite cardio equipment. Whether you’re a treadmill lover or an elliptical enthusiast, follow these tips from the experts at Life Fitness to make the most of what your favorite cardio machine has to offer.
TREADMILLS

• Outdoor Experience: If you’re a dedicated runner or even a novice jogger interested in re-creating the outdoor running experience, treadmill programs like the hill option can produce an authentic training experience while offering benefits of a controlled workout.
• Incline and speed: While climbing a treadmill incline might not be as exhilarating as a mountain hike, it’s a great way to add variety and intensity to your workout, especially during cold, rainy months. Having the option of varying your treadmill speed can be extremely beneficial. Check out your treadmill’s pre-programmed speed and interval workouts, and use these to alternate running speeds and intensity levels, which can offer significant calorie burn.
• Accessibility: Walking is the most popular form of cardio exercise, and the most compatible. Even if you’re unable to run, treadmill walking allows you to lessen the intensity of a cardio workout while still gaining heart and bone health benefits. If you can’t walk outside due to location or weather, the treadmill will always be a trusted option.

ELLIPTICAL TRAINERS

• Safety: If you’re seeking a workout with less joint impact, the smooth motion of the elliptical offers an intense workout with less perceived exertion. It’s not as hard on your knees, hips and back, but this machine can still deliver a respectable calorie burn and aerobic heart rate.
• Cross-training: The handlebars on elliptical trainers offer an upper body workout that’s in sync with your foot movement. Using the dual handlebars and legs simultaneously will give you a full-body workout, and you have the ability to alter stride length which gives you more freedom to tailor your workout.
• Resistance and speed: The resistance on an elliptical trainer correlates to the incline on a treadmill – speed is determined by how quickly and steeply you move your feet. Try utilizing the adjustable ramp that many elliptical trainers offer, allowing for more variety in your workout. 
• Fun Factor: Some exercisers complain that running on a treadmill is boring. The repetitive motion in a forward direction can become dull, causing you to abandon your workout program. Elliptical trainers can keep things a little more interesting by allowing you to increase the resistance level and speed, while also giving you the option to reverse the pedals and use muscles in a different way.

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Vision Fitness' Sprint 8 and HGH Growth Hormone

Vision Fitness' Sprint 8 and HGH Growth Hormone

SPRINT 8 is the perfect fitness solution!
Vision Fitness has teamed up with Phil Campbell, author of "Ready, Set, Go! Synergy Fitness," to develop an anaerobic SPRINT 8 program found exclusively on Vision Fitness® cardio products. All you have to do is push a button to experience proven results. Here are some SPRINT 8 highlights:

• Each workout takes only 20 minutes!
• Effective for all ages and fitness levels
• Naturally releases growth hormone (your "fitness" hormone)
• Cuts body fat and tones muscle
• Reduces wrinkles
• Boosts energy
• Improves speed and performance

If you are over 30, you are likely experiencing somatopause!
Somatopause is the medical term for the weight gain, loss of muscle, energy decline and wrinkled skin you experience when you hit middle age. To combat somatopause, medical researchers say people must incorporate anaerobic exercise into their weekly fitness routine. Anaerobic exercise programs, such as SPRINT 8, help you release your fitness hormone. Try SPRINT 8 at Empire Home Fitness today!