Drink more water to lose weight!

Wrapping up this little series on water, here is another that I found that talks specifically about how drinking water can be used as part of your weight loss programme. many of us, me included, struggle with drinking our required daily intake, but, it is so important, and hopefully the last few Posts will actively demonstrate this and get you on the road to a healthier, fitter, leaner and cleansed new you. This article too came from 'ezinearticles' (http://EzineArticles.com/8885630) and was written by Karina Popa (http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Karina_Popa), and worthy also of your quick viewing.



Who hasn't heard the idea that drinking water can contribute to you diminishing your weight? Much more than usual! But is this affirmation true? The answer is yes! When you drink more water, you boost your metabolism, suppress that wild appetite, and clean your organism of waste. At the same time, you stop the body from retaining water and thus lose some extra pounds. How can you make sure you drink the right amount of water (8-10 glasses every day), maintaining yourself hydrated and losing weight? Here are a couple of great tips that will help you out!

Drink before eating
Water suppresses the appetite, so it is an excellent idea to drink it before you eat. As a result, you will feel full faster and eat less. Specialists say that drinking water before eating can reduce the calories intake with 75 calories/meal. Thus if you do this each meal daily for one year, you would cut the calories ingestion by 27,000. According to my math, you would be losing 8 pounds/year only by drinking water.

Drink water instead of calorie drinks
Forget all about sodas or juices, and drink water instead. Add a bit of lemon if you think this is too boring for you. You know for sure that a glass of water with a bit of lemon in it can really contribute to you losing weight and cut your food cravings. Don't believe it? Why don't you just start drinking water and convince yourself of the result?

Drink it cold
When you drink cold water, you boost your metabolism by forcing your body to work more in order to warm the water. This will also burn down calories and help you lose weight. Not to mention that cold water tastes better than normal temperature water.

Go to the gym
When you drink water, you prevent the muscles from cramping and you maintain your joints lubricated. This means that you can work out for a longer period of time. The key is to remain hydrated and those extra pounds will disappear quickly.

Get enough
The best trick when it comes to drinking water is to follow a rule called "8x8". Most nutritionists recommend it. You have to drink 8 glasses of 8 ounces with water daily. This will help you lose weight and keep your ideal figure. Keep in mind that you if exercise more, you will sweat more. This requires more water intake, or the same amount of water but completed with other type of drinks, like herbal teas.

What's the best way to know if you receive sufficient water? A good, but somehow weird rule, is to verify the toilet before going to the bathroom. When you are properly hydrated your urine gets light yellow and clear in color. If case your urine is dark, then you will know that you need to drink more water. Remember: drink water if you want to remain healthy and lose weight!

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Water - do you drink enough?

Water - the elixir of life - so important and so often overlooked. There are so many benefits besides quenching a thirst, so these few Blog Posts continue to look at the value, importance and benefits of water to your daily life and your daily health & fitness regime. Sourced at 'ezinearticles' (http://EzineArticles.com/7219756) and written by Philip S. Anderson (http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Philip_S_Anderson) this will help provide some guidance and make you think about your daily H2O intake.


I ask this question to a lot of my patients and the general answer I get is "I don't drink that much, I should probably drink more."

Our bodies are made up 70% of water. For everything to work properly we need it in our system. For our bodies to work efficiently and to heal well, we NEED water!

The more health conscious person out there probably knows the benefit of water and will drink 2 litres a day. But most of us haven't got the time nor the patience to measure out 2 litres of water.

Then we all have our own different needs for water. Some of us will need more than 2 litres and others less depending on the activities we do, foods we eat and place we live etc.

"How much water do I need?"
What colour is your urine when you go to the toilet? This might seem like a crude question but it needs to be asked. Normal coloured urine is clear when enough water is being consumed but am sure the next time most of you go to the toilet, your urine is yellow. The darker the yellow, the more you need water!

For those of you that take vitamin supplements, this test will not be accurate because within the first few hours of taking your supplements, your urine may be almost fluorescent yellow but don't worry, this is normal! As the day goes on, the supplements will get used or be flushed out so the normal colour of your urine will return.

Our body is very smart. Any time you feel hungry, be aware that this could just mean you are thirsty. Have a glass of water and see if you still feel hungry after five minutes. Also when ever you feel thirsty, drink water as soon as possible. It's your body telling you it has a need for fluids.

It's also important to hydrate during sport. During intense activity it's advisable to take a mouthful at a time because you will end up being sick if you take more.

It's important after you're finished to drink a lot of water to re-hydrate the body. Also eat something as well to refuel the body. You may have lost a lot of sweat and important nutrients like sodium which your body needs.

Drink water, it's important!

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-Steve, at WhyWeight-

How much water to drink a day?

Water water everywhere, but not a drop to drink! Not quite true unless you're stuck mid-Atlantic in a dinghy, so why then don't we drink enough of the stuff! Generally, in the westernised world it is in abundance - from the tap at home, from water fountains in the office, from water bubblers in streets and parks and beaches to bottled water in your supermarket, petrol station, post office and newsagent. With water still in mind for this little series, here is another found at 'ezinearticles' (http://EzineArticles.com/1863232) and written by Ruth Tan (http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ruth_Tan)



Water for Life!

How much water should you drink a day?

Water is absolutely critical to our body which comprises about 75% water; the brain has 85%, blood 90%, lungs 90%, muscles 75%, kidney 82% and even bones has 22%. Basically, we are made of water!

Water dissolves many valuable nutrients, minerals, and chemicals in the biological processes and transports them to different parts of our body. The carbohydrates and proteins that our bodies use as food are metabolised and transported by water in the bloodstream. Water is just as important in the transport of waste and toxins out of our bodies. Without the replenishment of fresh water, our body will fail to function, start to waste away, and finally collapse. An adult loses about 2.5 litres water every day through perspiration, breathing, and elimination (urine and faeces), and when the body loses 5% of its total water volume, symptoms of dehydration such as thirst, unexplained tiredness, irritation, dark urine, will begin to show up.

The consequence of consuming insufficient water can be devastating to our body. The cells will start to draw water from the bloodstream instead, causing the heart to work harder. At the same time, when the kidneys fail to cleanse the blood effectively due to inadequate water, the liver and other organs will have to work harder, putting them under extra stress. Continuous water loss over time will speed up aging but increase risks of diseases and health issues such as constipation, dry and itchy skin, acne, nosebleeds, urinary tract infection, coughs, sneezing, sinus pressure, and headaches.

So, how much water should you drink a day? How much water is enough for you? The minimum amount of water you need depends on our body weight. As a general guide, for two pounds of body weight, an ounce of water is required. So, if you are 60kg, you should drink about 2 litres of water every day.

The secret to overcoming many health issues like pain, inflammation, lethargy, mental fatigue, anxiety, depression, obesity, in fact can be found in water - the most common healing medicine. Drink enough of water, there is healing power in it. Don't indulge in drinking soft drinks, thinking they can quench your thirst. Carbonated high fructose corn syrup drinks are diuretics; the caffeine in it squeezes liquids out of the body and depletes our water reserves. They are wrong substitutes of water.

Hydrate yourself adequately daily. Ask yourself how much water should you drink a day and target to make it happen. Many of you might have heard of this water therapy for good health maintenance - On a daily basis, first thing early in the morning, head straight for the kitchen and drink 5 glasses of water (about 1 litre) even before you brush your teeth or wash your face. Wait for at least half an hour before you take your breakfast.

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Why we need water?

Continuing with the water based theme and how it can aid your weight loss programme, and the all important necessities and essentials of everyday living, the below articles outlines why we all need water and why it is so good for us. Sourced again from 'ezinearticles' (http://EzineArticles.com/5538330) and written by Heather Dunne (http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Heather_Dunne), it is worth a few minutes of your reading time.




Everyone knows that we need water, but how many really know why? While it wouldn't be pleasant, the body can last far longer without food than without water. Why does dehydration cause the body to completely shut down? Keep reading to find out.

The first thing water does is aid in the digestion of food. Water helps to dissolve nutrients, which is necessary in order for such nutrients to pass into the bloodstream. It also helps to carry the food through the intestines, enabling the overall process of digestion. Without water you would not get the nutrients you need. Water also provides the area in which the digestive process (along with many other processes) occurs. A large percentage of the body consists of water for just this reason.

The next thing water does is help to eliminate waste from the body. Just as water moves food through the intestines, pushing nutrients through the intestinal wall, water also pushes the leftover waste onward in the digestive process, so that waste doesn't remain sitting around in the body, blocking new food from distributing necessary nutrients. Without water, waste would quickly build up in the body, with no way of getting out.

Water is also responsible for the communication between cells. Cells send messages to each other by way of electricity, and this is done through the medium of water. This sort of communication is why you can move your muscles, your brain can process what your eyes see, and even why you can think at all. Without communication between brain cells, which requires water, your whole brain would shut down.

While the water between cells is important for communication, it's also important for lubrication. Give your muscles too much fiction and your body wouldn't be able to move properly. Water, however, prevents this problem from happening, allowing you to move freely.

Water also keeps your body temperature in check. It's common to sweat on a hot day, because this is the body's way of cooling down. The sweat reaches the skin and then evaporates, taking heat with it. No water means no sweat, which in turn means dangerously high body temperature. This is another reason why dehydration is so common and so dangerous during hot summers.

There are plenty of other reasons why water is important to the body, but these are the main ones. Hopefully, that convinced you to drink your eight glasses a day!

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Fitness Myths - working out the correct way!

Whilst we are in myth-busting mode here is another article sourced through 'ezinearticles' (http://EzineArticles.com/8895653) that dispels four further untruths about training and exercise that we can clear up once & for all. If there is some repetition from the previous Posts about this same subject then fear not - there is nothing wrong with reinforcing the message and furthermore goes to prove that there must be something in it of several authors are saying the same thing! This one is written by Jacques Delorme (http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jacques_Delorme) who ordinarily writes a nutrition blog that combines exercise, motivation and diet advice for the youth market.



Working out properly can really help you to get the gains you expect in a shorter period of time. How many of these common misconceptions have you believed to be true?

Fitness myth 1: "Aerobics is better than weight lifting to get in shape."
You hear this one a fair amount but the reality is, if you want muscle definition and a better "after burn", you need to lift weights. You can burn calories just as effectively with weights if you work in super sets to help keep your heart-rate up. The more effective result is the fact that weight training will create an "after burn" effect. This is when your body continues to have an elevated metabolism for several hours after your workout which is difficult to duplicate with cardio.

Fitness myth 2: "When women lift weights, they will get bulky."
This myth is unfortunately heard a lot. The science behind weight lifting says otherwise. Testosterone is the primary hormone responsible for large muscles. Women simply do not produce nearly enough of it to produce the "bodybuilder" physique some believe they will create. Female bodybuilders who are really built take extra testosterone to attain their size. They do not come by it naturally.

Fitness myth 3: "Muscles grow during your workout."
As you lift weights that put a strain on your muscles, you breakdown muscle fibers that will then need to be repaired. When this happens, they are slightly larger than they were before and more defined to compensate for the next loads they will need to lift. You tear them down when lifting but the repair process starts after your workout as they are rebuilt over the next 36 hours or so. The recovery process is really important to help your muscles grow.

Fitness myth 4: "Training with 3 sets of 10 reps is the best workout for results."
There are two issues with this myth! Using the same type of workout every time may cause you to plateau and stop seeing results as quickly. A change of pace is a good thing. The other problem is what your goal is for your training. Power versus strength versus endurance all require a different type of program. High reps with low weight to low reps and high weights will give very different results.

Following specific principles of weight lifting can really help you to tone, get muscle definition and lose weight if done properly. If you are not really sure what to do, get some advice from those who know.

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-Steve, at WhyWeight-

Myths and wrong beliefs about working out!

A few more myths debunked here to set your mind at ease and keep you focused away from the mis-information out there and more in tune with what is best for you. You can always seek expert advice and guidance from your local gym, heath coach or Personal Trainer so don't be afraid to speak up and satisfy yourself that you know right from wrong. I found this too at 'ezinearticles' (http://EzineArticles.com/4290486) and this one is written by Peter E. Thompson (http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Peter_E_Thompson)


Living a basically active lifestyle requires one to be utmost considerate of the fitness and form of his physique, not so much as to the aesthetic significance but primarily because of the need to keep up with it. Many people involve themselves in different diet or fitness program in the hope of achieving what is required of them however not all of them venture into the right one. This leaves all attempts futile. Perhaps there is a greater need to be knowledgeable of the facts to consider so you won't fall victim to wrong choices.

Be aware of the several myths or wrong beliefs about working out. Here are some of them for you to ponder upon:
• Another person's fitness program that has proven effective for him/her would yield the same successful result for you - WRONG!
Every person has a different physiological make up. Yours could not be the same as someone else's. For this reason, your body will need a different program as your response will never be the same as another's. For that guaranteed efficacy, know your body and work around what is best for it.

• More protein on your diet means more muscles for you - WRONG!
Your body only needs a certain amount of protein every day. Protein is being broken down with some of it excreted while others are stored in the form of body fat or may be used as energy. The amount needed to ensure that your body has enough building blocks to create new muscles is around 1.2 to 1.5 grams per kilogramme of your body weight. Instead of taking on more protein than needed, you ought to take a good amount of carbohydrates for a good source of energy for the creation of muscle tissues from the protein you have ingested.

• Sweating is the perfect sign that you are losing weight - WRONG!
Most people work their butts off for a workout that makes them sweat incredibly. With every drop of sweat they are elated by the thought that it is their weight that is lost. Unfortunately for those who mistake this myth to be a fact as they have greater chances at not losing weight but at getting dehydrated. Sweat is our body's mere reaction to hyperventilation aiming to cool down the body therefore the weight we lose with sweat is only retained water weight and not fat.

• Drinking water during workout is not advisable - WRONG!
It is in fact recommended to drink water before and during your workout. After exercising you may notice having some cramps. This is a sign that your body is dehydrated. For its prevention, drink a large amount of water. Remember that drinking pure water is important to recover the fluids lost through sweating.

All these and more are myths that could take you not to a healthier and fit form but to the destruction of yourself so be cautious.

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Five fitness myths and where they come from!

Continuing with the theme of myth busting the untruths and the mis-information out there about fitness training and exercise, here is a further article along the same vein that will help guide you in the right direction and answer some of the queries perhaps that you may have. Again, ask an expert at your gym, or your own PT if you remain unsure, but do your research and be safe in the gym, exercise correctly and don't be afraid to ask. This also came from 'ezinearticles' at http://EzineArticles.com/7674701 and is written by Frederik Bakke (http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Fredrik_Bakke) - a health, fitness and exercise author.


In the fitness and health world, there are hundreds of misconceptions, wrongful facts and myths. In this article you will discover the truth about five fitness myths and their origin.

Myth #1 : when women lift weights they become bulky.
This myth is entirely false. Relax girls, lifting weights won't turn you into a giant muscular monster, no one will become huge only from lifting weights. The reason women will not gain as much muscle as men is because of their genetics. Women have a lot less testosterone in their bodies and therefore won't be able to grow muscles as men do. Testosterone is the muscle-building hormone and men are filled with it. When women lift weights they will become tighter, stronger and look more fit, but only if they don't believe in the next myth...

Myth #2 : hard workouts make up for a poor diet.
Here is why this myth is false: when men and women work out, they train their muscles, tone their bodies and increase endurance and strength. But if you work out 3 times a week for approximately 1 hour, you spend 3 hours a week exercising. The rest of that week you should focus on your diet and what you put in your body. One week has 168 hours, you work out 3 of those hours, then you have to eat healthy and get enough rest between your workouts to get the best results.

Myth #3 : quitting exercise will make your muscles turn into fat.
This myth is an old one; I have no idea where it comes from or how it was ever thought of. But the real reason muscular men gain a lot of fat after they stop working out is because they often do not change their calorie intake. They keep eating the same amount of food, stops working out and then they gain a ton of fat, because they don't adjust their diet to their lifestyle.

Myth #4 : spot fat reduction
Ahh... they queen of all fitness myths. "I just want some fat off my midsection, thighs, hips, butt, etc." This is the worst myth of them all, and probably one of the most common too! The fact is that it is physically impossible to lose fat in one particular area by training it. You will get a more toned muscle, but it will not help you remove fat from the selected area only by applying an exercise. When you lose weight you lose it all over your body, from your toes to your face. You need a full body workout or a two-day split to get a nicer butt or more noticeable biceps.

Myth #5 : as you age you gain fat
This myth is also not true, the reason many older people get a belly or gains weight is from lack of exercise and poor diet choices. As you age your body will take longer to recover from working out, but this is not unnatural. Anyone who wants to become more athletic, healthy and fit can so, regardless of age and gender.

Where does these myths come from?
Workout myths comes from a variety of places, they come from supplement companies, bodybuilding magazines and podcasts. But why is there such a big difference in what all the so-called "reliable" sources tell you?

The supplement companies will dump you with untrue information and poor workouts, promising it will work as long as you consume their supplement. They do not care about your health or your results. They want you to buy into their supplements, having you believe their brand is the magic pill to get ripped.

The bodybuilding magazines loves spreading the new "routine", this is usually a 3-4 day split program. The only way a program like that will work is if you are on heavy steroids. When you use the programs it will give you the illusion of results. You might have some initial results after the first two weeks, but after that they just don't work anymore. Many people are hooked on this kind of information. That is why they sell so many magazines! People love to try the new super routine to whip them into shape in an instant.

In this day and age most people own a computer and many have microphones, so it is not hard to start a podcast about fitness, or any other topic for that matter. But not everyone is really qualified to give out advice, and even if they are they might accidentally spread wrongful information and it will be carried on for god knows how long. I am not meaning to bash podcasts, but you should double-check your facts before you cite them as facts.

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Work out smarter - four training myths debunked!

There are lots of views and opinions out there about working out; what is right, what is wrong; and plenty of mis-information to scare anyone away from training, keeping fit, exercising and getting on the road to getting back in shape. Recognising this I went back to my trusted source and found several articles which I'll happily share with you - there may be some repetition in these, but no matter as long as you can be best informed and it helps you in some small way then the advice and guidance will have been worth it. From 'ezine articles' (http://EzineArticles.com/3000557) and written by Sophie Armstrong (http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sophie_Armstrong) - a writer for 'Working Out Smarter' and therefore worthy of note. Always remember too that there are plenty of personal trainers, fitness instructors and exercise coaches out there who will gladly give you some free advice and show you where you are going wrong, so there should be no excuse for not doing the right thing and gaining the maximum benefit from it.


If you spend any amount of time working out in a gym, you've probably heard one or more of the following fitness myths. To make sure your workouts haven't been affected by misinformation, read on for corrections of these four common misconceptions.

Myth #1: You shouldn't work out with weights if you're trying to lose weight, because lifting weights will just cause you to bulk up.
This is unfortunately a very widespread misconception. In reality, working out with weights is one of the best things you can do if your goal is to lose fat. This is because only by building lean muscle mass by weight lifting can you raise your baseline metabolic rate (the amount of calories you're burning while you're at rest). It's far easier to lose weight if you incorporate both strength and aerobic exercise into your fitness regimen, because the aerobic exercise will cause your body to burn extra calories during the period of time your heart rate is elevated, and the strength exercises will cause your body to burn extra calories for the whole 36 hours after you've lifted weights.

Myth #2: If you're not sore afterwards, you didn't have a good workout.
While it's true that muscle soreness after a workout indicates that you had a challenging workout (which is good), it's untrue that the absence of muscle soreness indicates you had a bad workout. What's important is whether you worked out with high intensity and productivity, and how you feel during the workout. If you felt challenged during the workout and energised afterwards, it was a good workout!

Myth #3: If you're an athlete, you shouldn't lift weights because that will make you slow and tight.
A well-designed, progressive strength training program that uses functional free weights exercises (i.e. exercises that mimic the motions an athlete performs on the field, track, or court) is actually one of the best things an athlete can do to improve performance. This myth comes from the fact that weight training using non-functional exercises (like resistance machines that limit the exercise to a single plane of motion) can build muscle mass without producing any strength gain that translates to real-life athletic performance.

Myth #4: You need a fancy machine to get well-defined abs.
Many basic floor and standing exercises can be used to strengthen the abdominal muscles, and one of the most effective pieces of fitness equipment for targeting the abs is a basic exercise ball, which you can use to provide back support while you perform crunches and other reclining abdominal exercises. You don't need any fancy machines to target the abs. Indeed, the biggest factor affecting the appearance of your abdominal muscles is how thick the layer of fat is covering those muscles. No matter how many crunches you do, if you don't lose belly fat by doing the hard work of losing weight, you'll never have well-defined abs.

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-Steve, at WhyWeight-

Core muscles - why so important and how to strengthen.

Sticking with the core theme of the last few Posts here is one more in this little series that will wrap things up and identify why it is important to your overall fitness to develop your core, and how you go about this. This is one of a series written by Rich Carroll (http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Rich_Carroll) and found once again at 'ezinearticles' (http://EzineArticles.com/7544274), and again will provide you with some good options for that all important core work.


Because core muscles are harder to visualise, we might not give them their due respect in our workouts. But they have great importance in everything we do by providing a stable base for exercise and practically all daily activities we perform. These 29 pairs of muscles that make up our core make up a muscular box that are the foundation for arm and leg movement as well as balance and the ability to maintain good posture.

Finding exercises that strengthen the core muscles should be a major part of our exercise routine. Pilates and yoga have multiple movements that support and build the core, but simply balancing on one leg while stabilising the back and pelvis will also be beneficial. When people think of building the core, they think sit-ups or crunches. This is certainly an option, but it isn't the top one for working most of the 29 pairs of core muscles.

One that we will concentrate on in this article are varieties of the old standard without-equipment exercise, the push-up. Using a variety of push-ups will work all of these muscles. But performing them improperly can be a waste of time and energy. Trying to go too fast and using an abbreviated range of motion are two of the most common mistakes people make when doing push-ups. Rather than trying to do a set number of push-ups, try to work each individual one slowly, keeping the body straight, your elbows at a 45 degree angle to the body, gently touching the sternum to the floor and raising up to a straight-arm position.

In order to do a push-up properly requires a little strength, so if you are just starting out you may want to build strength by putting your knees rather than feet on the floor. It is imperative that you maintain the same form. Another option for beginners is the wall push-up. Do this by standing facing a wall with your feet about three feet away, place your palms flat against the wall leaning forward, then slowly push away from the wall.

As you get stronger and advance, for a more complete core workout try the reverse push-up. From the basic start position of the push-up, instead of allowing your weight to move downward to the floor, bend at the knees and hips and push backward until your waist is totally bent, but only your hands and feet are still on the floor. A more difficult variation of this is to start the backward movement from your low position on the floor. This gets even more of the core muscles involved.

There are many variations of the standard push-up that will further tax the core muscles. A key is to not let the exercise become too static. For instance, by varying you hand positions you can dictate which muscle groups that are to be targeted. By bringing your hands together under your chest you can work the triceps, or by widening your hands you can work the hands and shoulders more. Plus of course the big bonus with these exercises is they take no additional equipment and don't need a membership at a health club to do. You can use them even when you are on vacation (in case you are really motivated).

Core muscle workouts, whether done with free weights or machines, are a necessary part of building strength. These exercises described here are excellent because they can be done without the need for machines or weights.

WhyWeight - don't hesitate, participate, before it's too late!

-Steve, at WhyWeight-

Three ways to develop your core strength.

Having talked in the last couple of Posts about the benefits of the 'Plank' and the 'BOSU Ball', here are a few other areas that you may have looked into already, or are considering as an alternative to your weight/cardio/resistance training that you are doing at home, at the gym at the beach or at the park. At the same time those are great options for developing that core strength and will give you another focus that could aid your fitness programme and your weight loss objectives. Written by Rich Carroll again (http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Rich_Carroll) and sourced at 'ezinearticles' (http://EzineArticles.com/8093856) this might provide you with ism further inspiration.


Keeping your core muscles strong and flexible are an important part to maintaining an active lifestyle, particularly as we age. Core muscle strength not only can help relieve lower back pain, but improves flexibility and balance, which makes things that we love to do like travel and sports a pleasure to do. Plus keeping better balance prevent injury from falls and pulled muscles, aggravations that can put a damper on our lifestyle.

So with that in mind, let's examine three exercise routines that have been widely accepted as great ways to build core muscles, and some of the limitations each may have.

1. Yoga. There are many forms of yoga, and more than most forms of exercise it integrates physical, mental and spiritual elements to strengthen the body and improve circulation. It has been around for about 5,000 years and has spawned many variations, from exercises that are gentle designed to soothe muscles and joints to those routines that are quite intensive. This adaptability is one reason why many seniors are using this as central to their exercise routine. Yoga instructors can offer routines specifically designed for people suffering back pain or arthritis.

Studies have demonstrated that just by doing yoga without any other resistance training that people were able to substantially increase their strength, particularly in the core area. One area that those who practice yoga to work on back issues must realize that creating muscle flexibility is a good thing, but creating lax ligaments in the back area is not. So it is important to know just how these exercises should be conducted to help your lower back area and not injure it.

2. Pilates. Pilates receives its name from fitness trainer Joseph Pilates, and the emphasis is on quality of balanced movements that assist core strength, grace and flexibility. For example, an Auburn University study found that people who did ten repetitions of Pilates abdominal exercises did more for the abdominals than the same number of regular crunches. For strengthening the midsection Pilates is an excellent choice.

For alleviating back pain, however, Pilates is not considered that effective. A 2012 study didn't reduce pain or improve functionality as compared to other forms of back exercises. Perhaps the reason for this is that for improving back pain, which normally comes from poor posture and poor body mechanics. Therefore for back pain simply doing core exercises might not be sufficient. Plus Pilates is not deemed to strengthen large sections of the body as yoga does.

3. Foundation Training. Developed by chiropractor Dr. Eric Goodman, this takes a different approach to core training. The concept is to teach the integrated chains of muscles that connect to the core to work together in coordination. These muscles that are trained are any that connect to the pelvis, which includes the glutes, hamstrings and adductor muscles. The emphasis for these exercises is in the hips, and if you are trouble with back pain (and so many people are), I would strongly suggest you check out Foundation Training.

WhyWeight - don't hesitate, participate, before it's too late!

-Steve, at WhyWeight-

The 'BOSU' Ball - a versatile fitness device

In the gym, you'll be familiar with the 'Swiss Ball' - these comes in all manner of colours, sizes and textures and are found in the home, the office as well as the gym for helping to improve posture amongst other things. There is also the 'BOSU' Ball which looks like a Swiss Ball cut exactly in half remounted with a solid flat edge and re-inflated to create a semi-circular dome. These too are great for helping with your core strength and posture, but like the 'Swiss Ball' have so many more uses too. As such, I found this article on 'ezinearticles' written by Rich Carroll (http://EzineArticles.com/expert=Rich_Carroll) at http://EzineArticles.com/8867522, which might be of help to you.



For the last few years whenever I go into a workout area I'll probably see a little fitness device that looks like half of an exercise ball. It is a personal fitness tool that was developed in 1999 called the BOSU ball, which means "both sides utilised." When it is used correctly it can enhance virtually any workout, as it requires a person to use muscles to stabilise the body. It can be made use of by exercisers at every level, from beginner to advanced.

Using the BOSU ball can add great flexibility to a workout for a person. If used when the downside is on the floor it can be used for aerobic exercises, and when it is inverted it can be used for balance training. Balance is an important part of any workout, and if just starting out it might seem like a little too much. Merely balancing on the inverted ball with using the support of the wall might be all a person can handle. But studies have shown it can help. Older adults have improved posture stability and balance that will reduce the risk of falling.

With the dome side up it can be used like a regular exercise ball. It is to help you to stretch as well as do a number of strength exercises like crunches, lunges, push-ups and planks. Here are just a few ideas:

1. Plank exercises. With the ball flat side down but your forearms on the top of the dome straighten the body out in the plank position, with only the toes on the floor. Planks are a great exercise for the core area, and especially for the lower back. But doing them on a BOSU ball will enhance the workout, giving you more benefits in less time.
2. One-legged bridge. While lying on your back place either foot on the dome and extend the opposite leg toward the ceiling, arms on the floor with palms up. With your foot as lower body support work the torso up to form a straight line from chest to knee. Hold this position for two or three seconds and then repeat about 15 times.
3. The mountain climber. For a good exercise of the core and shoulder area, flip the ball on its dome side down and grip the sides of the platform in the plank position. Then quickly bring each knee to your chest as if you are running, and continue this for one minute.
4. Push-ups. Start in the same position as the mountain climber, but instead of assuming the running action; perform simple push-ups from this position. It will not be easy to keep the body from tilting over, which of course in time will enhance your balance.

These are just four exercises that you can try with the BOSU ball, but almost anything that you do as a regular exercise will be enhanced with this simple tool. Just be careful however, to not try to do balancing exercises on it that you are not equipped to handle. Safe exercise should always be your first priority, and falling over and spraining something is not going to help your exercise program.


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Five reasons why you should 'plank'

A lot has been said about 'planking' in recent years, and there is all sorts of advice & guidance out there about the benefits of the 'plank' as part of your exercise regime to build your core strength. Recognising this I sourced this great little article from 'ezinearticles' and thought it would help. It is written by Rich Carroll (http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Rich_Carroll) at http://EzineArticles.com/8869700, and is worth a read before combining these into your regular workout routine. I have recently begun combining these into my daily workout and have started to feel the benefits already - I know you will too!



Some of the best exercises are the least complicated, and plank exercises I think fall into that category. These have recently become an important part of my exercise routine because they are great for core conditioning. In fact, they may look too easy to be beneficial, but especially if you have irritation in the lower back this exercise might be your answer. But it also gives the hamstrings, glutes and shoulders a good workout, and will support proper posture and improved balance.

It should be noted, however that there are some common mistakes made when people do planks, and perhaps even more so than most exercises doing improperly could lead to injury. These exercises will tax the upper and lower regions of the spine. If these areas are weak it will normally cause the spine to sway. This can put compression pressure in the vertebrae and can cause back injuries. It is important especially when starting out, to know just where your limits are and not to exceed them. If you feel any pain in the back area, don't push it, but work your time up little by little.

Besides trying to hold the position for too long, other common faults are placing the hands too close together, allowing the hips and head to drop, and holding your breath. And what should your goal be? You are considered to be fairly fit in the core area if you can hold the abdominal plank position for at least two minutes. But again, you should build up to that point slowly.

That said, here are some reasons why you should be looking to plank exercises as part of your fitness programme:-

1. Posture and balance improvement. By merely staying in the plank position for the period of time requires you to work on your balance. This can be enhanced further by doing planks on a BOSU ball, or by doing side planks. If we do lose our balance and posture position as we age, it is normally because of the weakening in the core area. Planks are great for this.
2. Alleviates back pain. Whatever you do to strengthen your core area is probably going to make your lower back stronger. The reason is because plank exercises require minimal movement while contracting all the layers of the abdominals.
3. Tones the stomach region. These exercises will be in our core muscles of the belly area. This is the foundation of the outer abdominals, or six-pack abs. This will be helped further by pulling in the area of your belly button, which will contract those deep inner transverse abdominal muscles.
4. Builds flexibility. The first time get into the plank position you will probably feel how the body becomes stretched. Not only in your posterior muscles but also in the shoulder area, the hamstrings and even the arches of your feet down to your toes. Plank exercises are a natural for stretching the body.
5.  Mood enhancement. All of the above reasons for doing planks will help to improve a person's mood. Stretching and releasing the tension from muscles throughout the body are going to invigorate anyone who does these wonderful exercise routines.

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-Steve, at WhyWeight-

Diet or exercise . . . which is best for weight loss?

This is a frequently asked question and the ultimate answer is that there is no straight answer, as we are all individuals, live differently, having inherited different genes, and have a whole set of differing circumstances governing our daily lives - at work, rest and play. With this in mind I sourced this great little article from 'ezinearticles' once again (http://EzineArticles.com/8865632) and it is written by Anita Parker (http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Anita_Parker) who once more gives us the benefit of her expert opinion, and is worthy of your attention . . . in case you were musing over this very question?

What has a greater impact on weight loss, diet or exercise?

This is a frequently asked question with an often-too-quick answer of, hands down, diet matters more than exercise for weight loss. Yes, you can lose weight by eating well yet being sedentary. And yes, you can gain weight by eating poorly despite exercising regularly. However, the best approach to weight loss is to not ask the question of which is better, diet or exercise. Instead, do both. Ask yourself, "What is the optimal diet plan and exercise program for me on my weight loss journey?"

Diet is calories entering your body, providing essential fuel for everything going on beneath your skin 24/7. During exercise, these calories are burned. When calories in (diet) versus calories out (exercise) are balanced, your weight is controlled. This statement is perhaps too simplistic, since not all calories are created equal and there are other factors of caloric storage and expenditure. However, the underlying concept holds true. Eat too much and your body will store excess calories as fat. Exercise too little and your body has no need to burn this excess stored fat. In other words, if you're serious about weight loss and overall health in general, include both diet and exercise in your plan.

For your diet, keep these two tips in mind: First, fill up on as many plant-based foods as possible (vegetables, fruits, healthy grains, legumes, lentils and nuts) while keeping added sugar, salt and animal-based fats to a bare minimum. Second, think super. Superfoods have above-and-beyond health benefits and even potential medical benefits. Blueberries, kale, oatmeal, avocado, black beans and chia are just a few examples of superfoods. FYI - so is dark chocolate. Every superfood you add to your daily intake potentially displaces a less desirable food choice. For example, choose a bowl of strawberries instead mindlessly inhaling a half a bag of licorice. Instead of focusing on what you shouldn't eat, concentrate on all the delicious, nutritious foods you can enjoy.

For your exercise, get help from a fitness professional so your time spent exercising is results-oriented and appropriate. Every balanced exercise program has three basic components: cardiovascular endurance, whole-body strength training, and flexibility. Each component is important for weight loss. Cardio burns carbohydrates and fat as fuel. Strength training keeps metabolism boosted for extra calories burned all day, every day. Flexibility training helps keep joints and muscles injury free, which is essential since weight loss efforts come to a halt if you're injured.

A good diet and regular exercise go hand-in-hand. Anyone willing to put the effort into healthful eating is usually interested in finding other ways to treat his or her body well, i.e. exercise. Anyone who enjoys regular exercise is also interested in fueling with good nutrition for optimum performance. Stop asking what is better for weight loss, diet or exercise. Just do both.

WhyWeight - don't hesitate, participate, before it's too late!

-Steve, at WhyWeight-

7 tips that will work for your weight loss

As we approach the end of the first full week of 2015, you will still be keen and enthused about your new fitness regime, diet plan and exercise routine . . . right! Listed below are a full simple steps that you can also follow to further enhance your efforts and help achieve your goals - perhaps sooner than you thought by adopting these easy to follow principles. Sourced once more through 'ezinearticles' (http://EzineArticles.com/8846747) and written by D. Dickens (http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=D._Dickens), these make a lot of sense and you can begin adopting these from today onward. Don't delay, start today!


You want fast weight loss tips that actually work, right guys and girls? If you're sick of reading the same old magazine articles stating how you could 'lose ten pounds fast' only to realise that it involves eating very little for as long as possible, and the second you start eating a 'normal' diet again, you'll pile all that weight you lost back on and more, it's time to stop relying on flash diets and fasting regimes that will probably do more harm than good.

It's time to look at fast weight loss tips that actually work.

1. Put away your weighing scales.
It's not about counting how many grains of rice you have for dinner, it's about knowing that having pasta PLUS garlic bread PLUS chocolate cake PLUS wine is probably not a great idea all the time. There's nothing wrong with letting yourself have the 'bad foods' from time to time, but eating a lot of food on a daily basis is not good for your health or your waist line.

You know that when you have two candy bars instead of one you shouldn't be doing it. Rather than telling yourself you can't have candy at all, just have one bar or piece instead of two. You still get the reward and you don't have the guilt associated with TWICE the calories!

2. Have a secret stash.
In your office desk, what food do you have to hand? A packet of crisps? A big tube of biscuits? Far too many chocolate bars?

Rather than having the 'bad' foods to hand, keep a healthier secret stash. Replace one thing at a time, perhaps every couple of days, changing the candy for a bag of nuts, or the crisps for a small bag of dried mixed fruit. You'll be amazed by how many calories you are cutting back on by switching those six (eight) chocolate biscuits for a handful of vanilla flavored sunflower seeds. And yes, they are delicious. Oh, and easy to make at home too. Alternatively, why not look at cereal bars instead? These are usually low in calories, high in fiber, fill you up for a long time, and give you the sweet delight you need to curb those cravings.

3. Try protein shakes.
You don't want to start replacing all the meals you have with liquid forms, but having a chocolate flavored protein shake instead of a fat-filled lunch from the local deli will cut back on your calories, and increase the amount of healthy energy you have for the rest of the day. Plus it gives you a relief from that chocolate fix you are desperately craving, and it'll keep your blood sugar levels regulated too so you will be less likely to binge eat later on in the afternoon.

4. Brush your teeth after dinner.
Once you're done eating, dishes washed, suitably stuffed, go and brush your teeth. Studies have shown that you are less likely to eat again before bed once you brush your teeth after dinner. It's almost as if you are tricking your brain!

5. Put THAT photo on the fridge.
You know which one we mean - the one photo that made you think of your fat self in a whole fatter way, and decide to finally put effort into that diet you'll start 'tomorrow.' Whenever you get up in the middle of the night, you'll see that photo and remember why you're having a couple of strawberries instead of the fistful of Malteasers that you really want to eat.

6. Cut down on the amount you drink.
We're not talking tea and coffee here, we're talking empty calories - those three glasses of wine you have on a Thursday evening with the girls, and that cocktail you had with dinner because everyone else was having one. You'll be amazed by how many calories you cut out of your diet when you cut down on drinking quite so much. It'll also cut down on that bloating you feel around your midriff.

7. Don't eat leftovers!
If you find yourself returning to that plate time and time again once you're actually finished with dinner, its time to take action. When you are done serving yourself and everyone else the evening meal, place the leftovers in a tupperware tub (or suitable container) and cool it straight away. You'll be less likely to eat more when you don't see it, plus when it's cooled down, it takes so much more effort to heat it back up and again and chances are, you'll decide you can't really be bothered.

There are plenty of fast weight loss tips that have been tried and tested. You don't need to resort to such drastic measures as not eating for a few days or surviving on a diet of cabbage soup. With smart tricks and a few minor changes to your lifestyle and diet, you'll see the pounds start to drop off. And that's results you just can't argue with!

WhyWeight - don't hesitate, participate, before it's too late!

-Steve, at WhyWeight-

Three ingredients for your 2015 fitness plan.

As I've siad in the last few Posts, and it will be no surprise, but the new year is already well underway and I am very much hoping that your commitment, determination and enthusiasm remains unwavering. Looking through the pages of 'ezinearticles' I came across this essential ingredients article setting out your simple three step plan for success in this all important first month. Stay firmly focused in January and you are likely to stay the course for the following eleven months . . . and beyond. Sourced at http://EzineArticles.com/8856878 and written by Anita Parker  - a trainer of fitness leaders (http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Anita_Parker), this is worth a read.


Welcome to January, your opportunity for a fresh start at your fitness program. A New Years fitness resolution is wonderful when you succeed. Feelings of success lead to increased motivation for more sweat and determination. However, a New Years fitness resolution is not so great when you are unsuccessful. Feelings of failure create roadblocks to any future healthy lifestyle efforts.

With this in mind, make sure your New Years fitness resolution has these three key ingredients:

First, a realistic goal.
"I want to lose 20 pounds so I look good in a bikini," is not a wise goal statement. Short of using a scalpel, you have only indirect control over weight loss through diet and exercise. It is better to phrase your goals in such a way that you have direct influence. For example, "I'm going to exercise four times every week from now until the end of March," is a reasonable, direct goal statement. Also, forget the bikini part. Love your body regardless of where you're at on your weight loss journey.

Second, tools on hand.
"Mise en place" is a French phrase used in professional kitchens that means to get everything ready before you begin. It applies to your fitness program as well. You can't make your favorite recipe without ingredients. You can't exercise without a gym membership, home gym equipment, or at the very minimum a good pair of athletic shoes. Invest in your health and, ultimately, your longevity. It's worth every penny.

And finally, an action plan.
If you want to make something happen, (a) write it on your calendar and (b) tell others about your plan. This creates time and accountability to keep you on track. Allotting time on your calendar eliminates the 'I don't have time' excuse. Putting a voice behind your goals takes your fitness resolution out of your thoughts and on its way to reality. Too much thinking often wastes valuable time and diverts you away from your original plan. Astanga Yoga founder K. Pattabhi Jois is quoted saying, "Yoga is 99% practice and 1% theory." In other words, too much time spent talking, thinking and reading about yoga is futile. The same applies with your fitness resolution - stop thinking and just get moving.

A 30-day fitness challenge is a great way to kick-start your New Years fitness resolution. It's simple - you commit to exercising every day for an entire month, no matter what. Some days within the month you will find yourself completing a workout simply for the sake of completing the challenge. However, by the end of the month and successful completion of the challenge, regular physical activity will officially be a habit.

WhyWeight - don't hesitate, participate, before it's too late!

-Steve, at WhyWeight-

The mobile phone workout to aid your efforts in 2015!

Everyone these days (almost) carries a smart phone that we can use in all manner of ways besides making a good old fashioned phone call! This article brought a smile to my face for all the right reasons and provides some good advice for using that pocket sized gadget to even greater use in the year ahead by aligning it to your health, fitness and exercise goals that you set yourself as part of your new years resolutions list. Sourced from 'ezinearticles' (http://EzineArticles.com/8856098) and written by D. Dickens - D. Dickens is the co-host of WeightLossCommittee.com, an online community and blog made up of members who are losing weight and others who are inspiring and motivating the rest of us to burn fat, lose weight, and stay in shape (http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=D._Dickens)


If you're sick of failing at that oh-so-familiar New Year's resolution of losing weight and managing to keep it off, you need a helping hand. Losing weight IS difficult and those that have managed it (even if only briefly) should be rewarded with a MASSIVE big high-five! Well done to you!

If you've managed to lose weight before, it's not a matter of being able to actually lose it that you seem to be having a problem with - it's keeping it off that you can't control and there is normally one big reason why this would happen...

It's because you return back to 'regular' eating patterns!

It's all very good and well browsing endlessly through the Internet looking for the latest weight loss techniques and diets that will help you to lose a whole bunch of pounds in just a few weeks, but the reality of the situation is that these diets don't really work as you would expect them to.

Yes, you probably will lose fifteen pounds in two weeks by fasting for five days out of seven but are you going to be keeping this fasting going on forever? Are you planning on having a 'normal' diet with 'normal' foods again? When you go back to that, your body grabs all the calories that it can and safely deposits them into your increasing fat reserves, firstly because you've confused it and it never knows when you're going to be feeding it again soon, and secondly because it needs all the help it can get. You've just starved it of most of the things it needs in order to be fit and healthy.

See losing weight isn't about getting rid of it in the quickest time possible and that's what most people forget. You didn't pile on one hundred pounds overnight so how on earth can you expect to lose it overnight? If you need a real kick-start up the backside, a boot-camp style fitness club will pump you in the right direction but there are simple things that you can do from the comfort of your own home without having to pay a single penny.

Use your mobile phone!
You use the digital gadgets around you for so many things these days. You can shop using your laptop, play games with your friend on the other side of the world on your smart phone, download and read a book on the train on the way to work on your iPad...

Why not use the gadgets around you in order to help you to lose weight? Here are a few super-smart tips you should use to lose weight in 2015 and keep it off:

• Use an app like "7 Minute Workout". It reminds you daily to perform the exercises, you can pick from different sets of exercises (abs, legs, back, shoulders, arms, overall body, cardio, etc.) and they literally only take seven minutes. Read the reviews - there are loads of different apps around and most of them have really rave reviews. 

• Use a calorie counting app. There are a few really good ones out there and some of them you can even scan the bar code of your food and it works the nutritional value out for you. This is a great way to keep count of how many calories you're actually consuming on a daily basis. Every time you 'forget' about that mid-afternoon chocolate snack, you could be forgetting about 100-250 calories a day. When you consider that you need 3,500 calories to lose just one pound of fat, every little calorie sure does count! 

• Use a walk-tracking app. You'll be amazed at how much weight you'll lose by skipping public transport and walking the 20 minute walk to work instead. One of the guys in our team did that for one year and managed to lose over 80 pounds. He worked out that the 20 minute journey was almost a mile and a half each way, it saved him a small fortune in transport costs, made him more economical friendly, and was burning off almost 200 calories per day. You never really know how far you're walking until you see it all down on the screen in front of you! 

• Use online healthy recipes! Remember a few years ago when you needed to buy a book in order to find the latest 100-calorie recipes? These days you don't need to do that and even if you only have a handful of ingredients in your kitchen, various recipe finders will not only let you input the ones you have, they'll also provide you with plenty of recipes and the nutritional values for each. You'll soon start to realise where those empty calories are coming from. Again, even something as swapping full-fat mayonnaise to a lower-fat alternative can cut your calorie content by up to 150 calories over one meal. 

Technology is such a powerful thing and it offer so many resources to so many people. With the assistance of social media, boasting about your new found weight loss will boost your confidence, especially when people start to tell you how great your new, trimmer body looks. They say it takes 4 weeks for you to start noticing changes in your body, 8 weeks for friends and family, and 12 weeks for those you don't see that regularly. Why not give yourself the 12 week challenge to see how weight you can lose?

So, if you want to lose weight in 2015 and keep it off, why not use your mobile phone? With more resources than you can shake a stick at, it might be the one thing you needed in order to get that perfect body. Plus once you've lost that weight, it would be super embarrassing for all your social networking friends and buddies to see you put it back on again... right?

WhyWeight - don't hesitate, participate, before it's too late!

-Steve, at WhyWeight-

5 emotional reasons to exercise!

Besides the desire to lose weight, get trim, tone up and stay in shape there are mental and emotional factors too associated with the aforementioned points. Getting your head in order as well as your body and your heart, is a very important part of the equation, and one which should not be overlooked. This is another great article by Anita parker (http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Anita_Parker) and sourced from 'ezinearticles' (http://EzineArticles.com/8762948) that provides further insight into what your exercise regime will do for your head and your mental well being. A good read.


A healthy body weight, strong muscles and overall physical health aren't the only results gained from regular exercise. There are also many emotional benefits, which are just as important and enticing to get your heart and muscles pumping. Here are five feel-amazing reasons to lace up and get active almost every day of your life.

1. Increased confidence & sense of accomplishment.

Every completed workout is a goal that has been set, acted upon and achieved. At times when you feel powerless in your world, a workout is all yours. It's one hundred percent you making a decision and making it happen. This may seem insignificant in a whirlwind of challenges and adversity, but each small workout is a giant leap toward being in charge of your life.

2. A clear mind & enhanced focus. 

Exercise increases oxygen and blood flow through your entire body, and it removes you from the hustle bustle of the day. If you have a problem to solve or need a fresh perspective, get exercising. The rhythmic, repetitive movement of a workout is like an active medication. It removes the clutter of a situation, keeps in you in the present moment, and allows light bulb moments to happen. Your best ideas will come to you while you are chugging along on the treadmill or descending a mountain trail on your bike.

3. Less crankiness & more joy. 

Do you ever feel like you could make a list of 50 things going sideways in your life? Chances are 49 of those things will correct themselves if you simply head to the gym. Exercise releases a flood of chemicals called endorphins. These neurotransmitters have a similar feel-good effect on the body as opiates but without the addiction. Endorphins stimulate lovely positive feelings and decrease the perception of pain. Beyond day-to-day moodiness, exercise-induced endorphins are also an important component of treating depression.

4. Stress reduction & resilience. 

In addition to endorphin surges, regular exercise is key for reducing and managing the negative effects of stress on our body systems. Stress releases cortisol and adrenaline, two hormones with the potential to cause a cascade of health problems. Obesity, heart disease, headaches, and gastrointestinal problems are just a few examples of illnesses built on a foundation of stress. One workout at a time you can improve your body's resilience to stress, decreasing the overall amount of cortisol and adrenaline released.

5. Improved self-identity & social connections. 

Whether you're a yogi, dancer, skier, body builder or all of the above, a strong physical body helps you engage in your world with good self-esteem. What you choose to do for exercise is part of who you are, just as is your style of clothing, talents and hobbies. Exercise is also a vehicle for social interactions with others, and current research strongly connects this with overall physical health, happiness and longevity.

In our often-disconnected Western world we try to separate our physical and emotional selves. Really, they are one and the same. Physical and emotional responses to regular exercise, one workout at a time, week after week, can be tracked down to the molecular level in every cell in our body. And since we have 37 trillion cells head to toe, it's worth taking care of them. Even if your prime motivation for exercising is purely physical, you'll savour the many emotional benefits that join the ride.

Fact: every human needs daily physical activity to live their best life.

WhyWeight - don't hesitate, participate, before it's too late!

-Steve, at WhyWeight-