PETER'S PRINCIPLES - July 2, 2007 -
July 6, 2007
Mike from Southfield emails for tips on maximum muscle development.
Mike. muscles grow best when you supply them with generous
amounts of amino acid -- calories -- and anabolic hormones like
testosterone!
Taking away any of those components can slow or inhibit muscle growth. Proper timing of these anabolic triggers can make all the difference in the success.. or failure of your weight program! The muscles remain stressed for about forty eight hours after a workout.. And that's the time when they grow!
A post exercise card-protein shake is excellent for stimulating growth! The carbs will increase insulin levels in a healthy way and your muscles will feed on the amino acids!
A successful body builder considers all factors and the right post-exercise nutrition is essential! The forty eight hour rule is a principle you can set your watch by!
Jason from Wyandotte says he doesn't need to lose weight, so why should he exercise?
Its simple Jason, exercise is good for your heart.
Numerous studies have found exercise enhances your entire cardiovascular system-tills includes your heart- which means a reduced risk of heart disease. Think about it. Your heart is a muscle-if you do aerobic exercise you're working your heart, making it bigger and stronger which will protect it from disease. As your heart gets bigger and stronger it's able to pump more blood which helps deliver oxygen to muscles and carry away waste. It also helps lower your blood pressure. A recent study found regular exercise can lower blood pressure by 10 points. It can even prevent the onset of hypertension.
So put your heart into it and get out and exercise! If you need help starting an exercise routine or if you have a health or fitness question you can email me at wjr.com.
Vickie from Troy e-mails for information on the effects smoking can have on the skin.
Vickie, once you hear the answer you're bound to want to kick the habit for good!
Research shows that smoking produces an enzyme in the skin that breaks down collagen, the substance that holds skin together. Tha t's why the skin of a smoker actually collapses and wrinkles begin to form. Women who smoke are even more prone to wrinkles because their skin is thinner. and contains even less collagen. Men also have more testosterone, which can help keep the skin healthier.
The research also shows that men who don't smoke and stay out of the sun can actually avoid wrinkles for much of their lives.. Not to mention the other health benefits.
Another reason to quit smoking, and if you don't smoke -- don't get started!
Sarah of rochester has heart problem~and misses having a steak. She asks, is buffalo a healthy alternative?
Sarah if you ever wanted something that tastes just like a t-bone steak or a filet mignon, but is not going to be
a heart attack on a plate, then try buffalo.
For example a t-bone steak has 42 grams of artery clogging fat compared to 6 grams of fat in a buffalo fillet minion. Ranchers are raising buffalo free of hormones and stimulants.
Which is why the tasty red meat is becoming popular for many health minded families. Try buffalo filet for a guiltless dinner.
Bob from Southgate e-mails for information on the health benefits of weight lifting.
Bob, until a few years back many health experts and doctors thought aerobics were the only kind of exercise that were
good for the heart and lungs. Weight training was thought to be best suited for body builders and strength athletes.
In recent years that's all changed. Weight training is now viewed as a top notch way to improve bone density, strengthen the hear lower blood pressure, and fight obesity. The average person and many cardiac patients should do one set of eight to fifteen reps of eight to ten exercises at least two days a week. It's important to note that weight training should be done in tandem with -- not instead of -- other types of cardio-exercises.
The two together are definitely a combination that can do your heart good!
Do you have a question you've been working on? Send me an email!
