PETER'S PRINCIPLES - Feb 05 -
09, 2007
With winter here, Gwen from Rochester Hills
wants tips for a cold weather indoor workout!
Gwen, that's an excellent question for this time of year!
The workout rules change in winter. The work out rules
change in winter. For instance: Don't overdress!
Dress in layers that can be stripped off as the workout intensifies. If you're a runner, you'll need even fewer layers of clothing. Micro-fiber polyester fabrics are usually the best way to go!
In very cold weather, up to three layers of clothing can be worn. An inner layer, a long-sleeved outer layer, and a nylon wind-breaker should do the trick. In cold weather it's a must to warm up, take those extra 5 minutes to get your muscles prepared for frost temperatures. also remember to stay away from alcohol and coffee, they will dehydrate you. Just because the weather is cold outside doesn't mean your body doesn't need water, IT DOES! So drink a lot of it. Lastly, heat rises so wear a hat, your body will lose most of its heat through your head.
These are tips that thousands of metro Detroiters should have no problem warming up to!
Don from New Haven emails for tips promoting a
healthy prostate.
Don, prostate health is one of the most important health
issues facing American men. In fact, prostate cancer is the
second leading cause of death for all males in the
U.S.!
Prostate cells grow because of high levels of testosterone and a substance called IGF-1. That's a key reason why American males should avoid testosterone supplements whenever possible. Growth hormones are also very risky.
New research shows that saw palmetto reduces IGF-1 levels and inhibits prostate growth. Foods and supplements rich in vitamin E can also provide prostate protection. Fruits and vegetables are a potent weapon for prostate health, men who routinely get at least three servings a day can cut their risk of prostate cancer by as much as half.
High-fat diets should be off limits, and routine prevention screening is a must. Talk to your doctor for more prostate health tips.
Jim from Huntington Woods emails asking for the
pluses and minuses of a cardio workout.
Jim, there's no doubt that a good cardio workout is a
cornerstone of an effective weight loss program, but if
you're try to build muscles -- don't overdo it!
One of the main culprits in muscle loss can be over-dieting. It suppresses hormones like thyroid and testosterone. But overdoing cardio workouts can be even more damaging than over-dieting when it comes to hormone suppression! If you do too much cardio, you're essentially lowering hormone levels that allow you to build muscle and burn fat! That's why too much cardio can be a dead end - causing dramatic loss of muscle mass!
A good rule of thumb is to try to get in four forty five-minute cardio sessions a week. If you go over that your muscle building goals might be compromised.
Jill from Warrem is looking for a new aerobic
exercise to improve her workout routine.
Jill, you might want to kickbox your way to better health!
A non-contact kickboxing routine is sufficient to improve
physical and cardio-vascular fitness! A recent study looked
at a group of women weighing an average of 135 pounds.
It utilized four kickboxing routines: Upper body jabs, lower body kicks, a combination of jabs and kicks, plus a conditioning routine. That routine consisted of jumping jacks and simulated rope jumping. Participants burned the most calories performing a combination of kicks and jabs.
Calories were burned at a rate of 6-1/2 to 8 calories per minute... 450 calories an hour! That's equivalent to an hour of jogging!
Paul from Royal Oak has Crohn's disease and wants
to know if sorbital will bother his stomach.
Paul, I lost two feet of my intestines from Crohn's disease
and sorbital -- an artificial sweetener -- wrecks my
stomach! In fact, sorbitol is tough on just about
everyone!
The Center for Science in the Public Interest has asked the FDA to improve its existing warnings on various food sources containing sorbitol. Sorbitol is often used in candies and gum because it has fewer calories that sugar, and causes fewer cavities. But the FDA now requires a laxative warning on products with 50 or more grams of sorbital, and kids can get sick from less than 10 grams!
Sorbitol may be sweet, but for some it can turn your stomach sour!
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