If you’ve struggled to lose weight, only to gain it back, you’ve got to know you’re not rowing in that boat alone. Behavior scientists continually reinforce the message that long-term weight loss is difficult. But here’s the GOOD NEWS…it is achievable! Although we’re getting an increasingly clear picture of the role of genetics in weight control, lifestyle interventions can still help to overcome inheriting less-than-favorable genetic programming. So what does that mean to you? You can stop blaming your mom and dad and, in addition to choosing a balanced nutrition plan, try adding more movement into your life. Exercise promotes an abundance of physiological, cognitive and emotional benefits but perhaps the greatest of these is the possibility of an overall reduction in the risk factors for cardiovascular disease. A comprehensive weight loss program should include both resistance and cardio training in order to burn calories while preserving or building lean mass. Bottom Line: Add resistance to your dance and cardio routines! A well-designed exercise program that includes BOTH cardio and resistance training should improve functionality by enhancing balance and posture, muscle strength, endurance and flexibility. A weight has been lifted!
Posted on: Mon, 04 Aug 2014 15:13:02 +0000
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