With all the talk about some athletes using growth hormone formulas (which is stupid in my opinion), you should know that your body naturally produces growth hormone. According to research, growth hormone in your adult body works great to produce the exercise results you want.
Growth hormone elevations during exercise have been shown to decrease body fat and increase protein synthesis after exercise. Growth hormone helps promote tissue repair and muscle mass growth from lifting weights.
Research also shows that growth hormone increases in proportion to exercise duration during aerobic activity. Finally, growth hormone increased more in men than in women when both had the same exercise load.
HARD, SMART WORKOUTS WILL GIVE YOU ALL THE GROWTH HORMONE INCREASES THAT YOU NEED! YOU DON'T HAVE TO TAKE SHORTCUTS WITH FORMULAS THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS FOR YOUR BODY!
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Monday, May 21, 2007
Friday, May 18, 2007
Water Intoxication (Hyponatremia)
Most of the people I know don't drink enough water! So who gets intoxicated by drinking too much water? One group that is at risk are runners (especially marathoners). Hyponatremia is basically a low concentration of sodium in the blood. Sodium is required to draw and distribute water through membranes in the body.
When you sweat, you lose water and salt. If the sodium levels in your blood get too low (hyponatremia), you will no longer be able to move water across your body's membranes and you will become dehydrated - even if you are drinking enough water.
Some of the signs and symptoms of hyponatremia include bloating, upset stomach, nausea, headaches, cramps, disorientation, slurred speech and confusion. Untreated, hyponatremia and dehydration can lead to collapse, convulsions, and sometimes even death.
Everyone is different, but generally you should try to ingest 1 gram of sodium per hour during a long event. You should also increase your sodium intake in the days leading up to the race. Ingest about 10-25 grams of salt per day before the race.
You can't drink enough sports drink per hour during a long race (it would take about 2 liters of drink to get 1 gram of sodium). Salt tablets and salty foods (such as crackers or pretzels) are an option. Salt tablets and water are a good combination during a race.
It is also possible to become hyponatremic without sweating out all your salt. Over-hydration in a cooler climate can cause low sodium concentrations in the blood.
When preparing for a race, practice salt replacement while training, increase salt intake in the days leading up to the race, drink an amount of fluid which is appropriate to the race climate, and ingest salt during the race if the day is hot.
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When you sweat, you lose water and salt. If the sodium levels in your blood get too low (hyponatremia), you will no longer be able to move water across your body's membranes and you will become dehydrated - even if you are drinking enough water.
Some of the signs and symptoms of hyponatremia include bloating, upset stomach, nausea, headaches, cramps, disorientation, slurred speech and confusion. Untreated, hyponatremia and dehydration can lead to collapse, convulsions, and sometimes even death.
Everyone is different, but generally you should try to ingest 1 gram of sodium per hour during a long event. You should also increase your sodium intake in the days leading up to the race. Ingest about 10-25 grams of salt per day before the race.
You can't drink enough sports drink per hour during a long race (it would take about 2 liters of drink to get 1 gram of sodium). Salt tablets and salty foods (such as crackers or pretzels) are an option. Salt tablets and water are a good combination during a race.
It is also possible to become hyponatremic without sweating out all your salt. Over-hydration in a cooler climate can cause low sodium concentrations in the blood.
When preparing for a race, practice salt replacement while training, increase salt intake in the days leading up to the race, drink an amount of fluid which is appropriate to the race climate, and ingest salt during the race if the day is hot.
Be sure and download your Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts and start shaping your body faster!
Mark Dilworth, BA, PES
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Thursday, May 17, 2007
Be Careful With Weight Loss Drugs
Currently, there is not enough research available to determine the long-term side effects of using weight loss drugs.
There is enough research to prove that using these weight loss drugs only produces moderate weight loss in the short-term.
The best way to lose weight/fat permanently, and improve your health, continues to be regular cardio and strength exercise. Don't risk your health with weight loss drugs!
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There is enough research to prove that using these weight loss drugs only produces moderate weight loss in the short-term.
The best way to lose weight/fat permanently, and improve your health, continues to be regular cardio and strength exercise. Don't risk your health with weight loss drugs!
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Mark Dilworth, BA, PES
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Wednesday, May 9, 2007
A Few Words About Bootcamps
Generally, bootcamps are a short-term solution to a weight problem that you have. If you are thinking about enrolling in a bootcamp, you need to set long-term fitness goals.
Long-term fitness goals includes making health and fitness a way of life. A week-long bootcamp can help you get started with your fitness program, but it will not solve your fitness problems in the long-run.
Commit yourself to a lifetime of fitness. You can make this commitment with or without a bootcamp.
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Long-term fitness goals includes making health and fitness a way of life. A week-long bootcamp can help you get started with your fitness program, but it will not solve your fitness problems in the long-run.
Commit yourself to a lifetime of fitness. You can make this commitment with or without a bootcamp.
Be sure and download your Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts and start shaping your body faster!
Mark Dilworth, BA, PES
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Monday, May 7, 2007
Your Summer Shape-Up Plan Is Just A Start
Your summer shape-up plan should just be the start of making fitness a way of life. Your health should be your primary focus.
The way you will look because of exercise is a fringe benefit. If you have started a 12 week fitness program then turn that into 12 months, 12 years etc. In other words, don't stop exercising!
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The way you will look because of exercise is a fringe benefit. If you have started a 12 week fitness program then turn that into 12 months, 12 years etc. In other words, don't stop exercising!
Be sure and download your Free Bodyweight 500 Metabolic Fat Burner Workouts and start shaping your body faster!
Mark Dilworth, BA, PES
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