Why Strength Training?

Hi Guys,

Just started reading YOU ARE YOUR OWN GYM by Mark Lauren and wanted to share some information I found interesting and helpful.

1.  It takes about 10 calories a day to keep one pound of muscle alive, for both men and women. 
2.  An extra 5 pounds of muscle can burn up to 1500 calories in a month - that is the equivalent of 5 pounds of fat per year. 

So what's the point here?  Building and maintaining lean muscle is the key to helping us manage our weight.  Many of us, myself included, have been led to believe that cardio or aerobic activity is the key to losing weight.  Don't get me wrong, it's important to stay active, but your activity must be balanced with exercises that will build and maintain muscle. 

I use and recommend the following combination of training: 

1.  Weight Training Program  (using weights, machines, dumbbells, etc)
2.  Strength Training Program (exercises that involve using mostly body-weight)

If you are interested in learning how you can incorporate some combo of weight and strength training  work-outs into your daily routine, to build the muscle that you need to maintain your weight, call me. 

Lastly, we can't ignore nutrition.  Exercise and proper nutrition go hand and hand. 

And remember, if you are not already getting a regular massage, get one!!!