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Health-minded people who are looking for ways to maximize the results of their fitness regimens are taking advantage of the ‘afterburn effect’ where calories continue to be burned at a high rate for an extended period of time after an intense exercise session. Research shows strong support for this method, suggesting a consistent relationship between intense activity and the  rate of calories burned after exercise. A longer and more intense exercise session creates a higher metabolic rate which means more calories are burned throughout the day. A recent study at the University of Kentucky  published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise found that participants who cycled vigorously for 45 minutes burned approximately 190 additional in the 14 hours after exercise than when they didn’t work out at all. Read the rest of this entry →
Enjoying Fitness Outdoors
Summer is here and with it new opportunities for fun and healthy outdoor activities open up! This week Peter’s Principles TV Â is concentrating on two great summer sports, kayaking and tennis! Â Please join us this week Friday, May 18th at 12:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 20th at 4:30 a.m. on ABC, Channel 7 in Detroit. You’ll pick up some great tips for healthy summer eating too!
A great new trend in fitness is sweeping across the nation. Not only is it fun … anyone can do it! Â In this week’s featured YouTube video Peter demonstrates the health benefits of paddle boarding.
High blood pressure is a common health problem that leads to a variety of other heart conditions. Effective treatments can control those problems, but you can also help yourself with a sensible fitness regimen. Read the rest of this entry →
