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The truth about Boot Camp
On the fence So you're undecided about joining boot camp? You're probably wondering if the sound of an alarm going off at 5am, five days a week is worth it. Despite what you're thinking, your buddy, by now is pretty much a convert on the new fitness boot camp he/she joined. The conversation may go something like: You: "5:30 in the morning, five days a week?!!!!" Buddy: "It's well worth it. You get used to it after the first week." You: "I don't know. That's early." Buddy: ... Read more →
Healthy outdoor eating
Labor Day is upon us, which means it is (just about) the last holiday of the year to have an outdoor gathering (of course that depends on where you are geographically) and eat http://allrecipes.com/HowTo/Healthy-Outdoor-Eating/Detail.aspx
Make a fitness a lifestyle with JCF Boot Camp
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Fitness 101: Metabolism
Intro to Metabolism Metabolism is the amount of energy (calories) your body needs to burn in order to function. No matter the activity, your body is constantly burning calories in order to maintain itself. Metabolism can also vary depending on the activity and when its being performed. Difference in Metabolism Metabolism is affected largely by your body composition and your level of activity. Your body composition is the amount of muscle versus the amount of fat in y0ur body. Muscle require more ... Read more →
Recipe of the Week – Baked Red Snapper
The recipe of the week features a protein packed seafood meal that is both nutritious and delicious. It is packed with a great tasting lean protein source with red snapper to supply your muscles with quality protein and since its low in calories, it will also help trim your waistline as well. However, the best part is that it's easy to make will be ready in not time. You can add some asparagus or steamed veggies as a side...Feast people! Ingredients: *1 ... Read more →
Play hard….Sleep harder!
"Sleep when you're dead"....we're all familiar with this saying. But skimp on your sleep and you may be "sleeping" sooner than you want to. According to World Report, a lack of shut-eye affects, not only, your daily functioning but your overall health as well. There can be many side effects looming if you neglect sleep. Consider the following from various studies: for people who sleep less than the recommended seven to eight hours, the fewer sleep they get, the more obese they tend ... Read more →
Going Nuts? Not so bad, study says
According to Spanish researchers, eating a handful of nuts a day for a year, along with a diet rich in fruit, veggies, and fish may help reverse some risk factors for heart disease. According to the article by Carla K. Johnson of the AP, Spanish researchers found that adding nuts worked better than boosting olive oil in typical Mediterranean diet. The regimens reduced heart risks in more people than a low-fat diet did. Those who improved during the study were told ... Read more →
Radomness-America's worst breakfast foods
In the midst of staying abreast on this credit debacle and "The $700 billion bailout," which, by the way, was stymied by Congress today, I came across an interesting read- America's Worst Breakfast Foods by David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding. It was a bit shocking to know the actual nutritional facts and ingredients of the items at some of the fast food restaurants (and we wonder why cancer and other chronic illnesses are so ramped here in the States). ... Read more →
Lose weight and keep it off
According to a new study from the University of Pittsburgh, women who want to lose weight and keep it off should exercise an hour a day, five days a week. The study found that a 55-minute workout (five days a week) was the minimum needed to maintain a 10% decrease in body weight. During the study, which lasted 4 years, 200 overweight and obese women were told to eat between 1,200-1,500 calories a day and do one of four different exercise ... Read more →
Avoiding the exercise plateau
When working out, it's very easy to fall into a routine and continue to do repetitive exercises. Although the "routine" exercise is better than nothing you could be limiting the effectiveness of the workout. Why? you ask...muscle memory...yep, simple as that. Just like us, the more we do something, the better we become at it. It's the same thing with our muscles. Over time your muscles will get used to the routine and not respond as much causing results to ... Read more →
