PETER'S PRINCIPLES - NEW IN PRINT
Dan from Westland is a pack a day smoker. He emails asking about the potential impact on his family.
Dan, I know your family comes first, that is why you should find a way to kick the habit for good! A new study shows why it is so important to stop. Scientists find that quitting before your kids reach the 3rd grade reduces their chances of smoking by at least 40%! That is because kids are most likely to begin smoking between the ages of 8 and 20. The same statistics show that if kids donÕt see their parents smoking, they wonÕt start! .
It is a no brainer! Not smoking is good for you and your family. It really is a matter of life or breath!
Tom from Allen Park emails asking which is more important when it comes to exercise, duration or intensity?
Tom, the latest research shows that when it comes to heart health it pays to be intense! Rowing, running, weights, and brisk walking are especially effective. Your best bet is to boost your level of aerobic exercise while throwing weight training into the mix.
Researchers tracked 45,000 men aged 40 to 75 for 12 years. Those who ran for an hour or more per day decreased their risk of heart attack by 42% or more. Those lifting weights for at least 30 minutes each week cut their risk by 23%. Rowing an hour or more a week cut the risk by 18%.
The findings are startling. Talk to a personal trainer to find the intensity level that is right for you!
