Water, Water, Water

Drink a bottle of water before you eat - Carry a bottle around with you all day. If this isn't a habit you have acquired, fill a bottle about an hour before dinner and sip away. You will eat less because you feel full. It's that simple. 

Some Quick Hydration Info.  Analysis of various studies by Kleiner, Susan M., Journal of the American Dietetic Association. Feb. 1999 v99 i2 p200 (7)

·  Women who drank more than 5 glasses of water a day had a 45% decreased risk of colon cancer vs those who consumed 2 or fewer glasses per day

·  Risks for breast cancer were reduced by 33% for premenopausal women and 79% for post menopausal women. 

·  75% of the body is made up of water

·  80% of the brain is made up of water

·  75% of the muscles are made up of water

Exercise of the day: Ball Incline Dumbbell Press - The Ball Incline Dumbbell Press will tighten and tone your upper chest region with the effectiveness of free weights and also the additional benefits of using a ball, while working your small stabilizer muscles.
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Have a great day of exercise,

Greg Finch

getfit@formandfit.com

805.715.3676

Persistence Pays Off

Persistence! - Skip this step and you'll never achieve permanent results. A recent 10 year study showed significant evidence that persistence is the single most important aspect of any diet or exercise program. The study followed a group of people (group #1) who exercised and dieted very strictly, but sporadically and compared those results to a group of people (group #2) who exercised mildly and followed a very basic diet, but this group never varied from their routine. Even though group #2 exercised and dieted far less (but did so persistently) they got 68% better results than those who exercised and dieted VERY STRICTLY but only occasionally.

 

While much more studies are needed to find any definitive proof on measured success, this study does provide important information on how to approach your fitness plan.  CONSISTENCY, even if it is at a modest level can provide a fitness base for improving overall health.

Exercise of the day: Band Upright Row - The Band Upright Row will develop strong shoulder muscles as you use these versatile exercise bands while traveling on the road or in the comfort of your home gym.
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Have a great day of exercise,

 

Greg Finch

getfit@formandfit.com

805.715.3676