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Dangers of Soft Drinks for Personal Training Vancouver

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Dangers of Soft Drinks for Personal Training Vancouver

The Hard Side of Soft Drinks

by Charles Poloquin

Diabetes, soft drinks

Guest blog by Michael Fuhrman, D.C.

Growing up as a child, packets of Kool-Aid were as ubiquitous in my life as yesterday’s meatloaf and driving without seatbelts (I still marvel at my mother’s ability to drive with her knees while applying makeup in the rear view mirror). Packets of the brightly colored soft drinks were a nickel a pack and came unsweetened (before the invention of artificial sweeteners), with sugar having to be added at home. Those were the days, right?

While Kool-Aid surprisingly still exists today, the beverage industry, especially for kids, has absolutely exploded with every permutation of taste, color, bubbly or not, and caffeinated or not, under the sun available for indiscriminant consumption. It may be a minor miracle that my siblings and I came out of those years healthy with no one displaying signs of diabetes or metabolic syndrome. But there is a significant percentage of the population that is not so lucky. The current modern American diet, high in sugar and simple carbohydrates, is directly responsible for the skyrocketing epidemic of diabetes and obesity, with soft drinks playing a significant role.

Just recently, at one of my son’s open house nights at his intermediate school, the principal actually made it a point to discuss the potential hazards of high-sugared beverages and energy drinks and their possible adverse effects on our children. What was surprising is that these kinds of issues have now reached a saturation point both in our conscious and in the media. This has evolved to the point where they are now being expressed openly, without fear of someone being labeled as overreactive.

Health implications

While we correlate the tsunami-like surge of pathogenic weight gain directly to the ingestion of snow shovel-sized amounts of sweeteners, there appear to be other health issues associated with chronic soft drink consumption that most of us may not be aware of.

For instance, a recent study found that teens who drink more than five cans of non-diet, carbonated soft drinks every week are significantly more likely to behave aggressively, including carrying a weapon and perpetrating violence against their peers and siblings.

These sugary drinks also appear to have a negative impact on pulmonary health. A new study revealed that a high level of soft drink consumption is associated with asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Increases in the risk of experiencing a stroke in women have been implicated with soft drink ingestion while not only increasing pancreatic cancer risk but also increasing prostate cancer risk in men as well.

Many readers may be aware of The Singapore Chinese Health Study, which suggested a significant increase in the risk of developing pancreatic cancer in those individuals consuming two or more soft drinks a week on a long term basis (yes, alarmingly, that’s per week, not per day).

Diet drinks are not exempt

While excess sugar consumption is essentially agreed upon as a culprit for a myriad of related health conditions, diet soft drinks also come with their own unhealthy baggage, even without the overload of sugar. This study found a potential link between daily consumption of diet soft drinks and the risk of cardiovascular events.

I personally know several people who find the thought of drinking water revolting and will not drink it unless every other option has been eliminated. I’m sure I’m not the only one who is acquainted with non-water consumers and this goes to show how extreme this situation has become. Getting our children used to drinking pure clean water while they are very young is a good step in the right direction, as the health deficits acquired as a consequence of long term soft drink consumption are indisputable.

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The Truth of How to Get Washboard Abs for Personal Training Vancouver

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The Truth of How to Get Washboard Abs for Personal Training Vancouver

Here is a good video on reviewing and revisiting the basics of how ripped abs are obtained. It is nothing new but a  good presentation to unlock the door of understanding.

http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/video/video-truth-about-abs?ecd=wnl_fit_011315&ctr=wnl-fit-011315_nsl-ld-stry_1&mb=OwSoW10KuMclleeyB2IRyGdEpmNqbUHLvTSL0XswvyU%3d

Personal Training Vancouver

Personal Training Vancouver

Here is some information on our approach to Personal Training Vancouver:

We offer a unique system of fitness training for a variety of goals incorporating the tried and true basics with the most innovative, recent and effective fitness training methods. Our background as MMA and fitness experts puts us in a unique position to provide a holistic, integrated, and balanced approach to your fitness needs and personal development goals.

By utilizing and applying martial arts and personal development philosophies with a healthy dose of mental discipline, we will help you get results that can be measured and felt. We will help you develop a balanced approach to maximizing your mind, body and spirit connection for your success.

We can offer a variety of personalized programs tailored to your specific goals at a variety of convenient times, 7 days a week in the day and evening with excellent, knowledgeable, motivated and personable instructors.

We have a variety of personalized training packages available. Whether you want personal training once or twice a week, daily or bi-weekly, we can help you get results. We can also set up training in small group classes for a variety of purposes. Also, we can provide remote coaching and communication to help you keep on track, evaluate your progress and keep you motivated, encouraged and disciplined.

 We can help you achieve your goals.

Weight Loss Improved Fitness Peak Conditioning Toning Strength and Endurance Improvment Overall Health and Energy Development Body Scultping Sports Performance

Our program can be designed to your specific objectives. We enjoy seeing you succeed. We will provide objective measures of your progress, if you follow our program, and you will feel tremendous satisfaction of the results you have achieved; consequently, your self-esteem, confidence and overall energy will improve. We are happy to provide various coaching options and consultations to keep you on tract, evolving, motivated, encouraged and disciplined. Your success is our success.

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Diet

Utilizing a clean diet, (implying foods with less processing and chemical additives), which is well planned, prepared, regular with snacks to keep blood sugarstabilized, well hydrated and portion controlled, we will help you, by choice, enjoy your food and fuel your body for peak performance, health and energy.

Diet is a huge factor in health and there are a variety of challenges that people encounter in achieving their goals. Our experience, sensitivity and awareness can help you eat for health, success and improved energy and performance. You will see and feel the benefits of success.

We will help you recognize your cues and eat less emotionally and eat more conscientiously. We will help you in developing awareness of your habits, develop replacement positive habits, via our consultations and training, and give you the skills to apply your knowledge for your evolving success.

Here is our website: Posener’s Ultimate Personal Training Vancouver

The Facts on Fasted Cardio for Personal Training Vancouver

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The Facts on Fasted Cardio for Personal Training Vancouver

THE FACTS ON FASTED CARDIO

Taking this cardio approach could burn more muscle than fat.

Adam Bornstein thumbnailBY Adam Bornstein
man running outdoors

QUESTION:

Does doing cardio on an empty stomach help you lose more fat? – @crazy_monkey135

ANSWER:

That’s been the prevailing theory for a while, and it looks good on paper: Food provides fuel for energy, so if there’s nothing available in your stomach, it makes sense that your body would tap into its stored energy—mainly fat—to power exercise. The trouble is, the store it seems to go after first is protein, in the form of your hard-earned muscle mass. According to research published in Strength and Conditioning Journal in 2012, protein breakdown can actually double when you do cardio on an empty stomach.

Furthermore, studies have shown that fasted cardio did not burn fat more effectively than cardio performed after a meal. And since workout intensity directly affects how many calories you burn, not eating before a long and intense session could reduce the energy you have to train with and lead to a subpar workout.

But what about high intensity interval training (HIIT) ? That’s supposed to burn fat and spare muscle, right? The truth is, performing it on an empty stomach causes you to break down fat faster than your body can use it for energy, which results—sadly—in the fat being shuttled back into your fat cells!

The bottom line: Do fasted cardio if it makes you feel better—many don’t like to eat and then work out with food still sloshing around in their gut. But don’t think not eating is going to speed up the time till you see your abs. Eating less overall (i.e., adjusting your diet) is the best strategy for that.

RUN AWAY: Any time is a good time for cardio—not just before breakfast.

Personal Training Vancouver

Personal Training Vancouver

Here is some information on our philosophy for Personal Training Vancouver:

We can help you achieve your goals.

Weight Loss Improved Fitness Peak Conditioning Toning Strength and Endurance Improvment Overall Health and Energy Development Body Scultping Sports Performance

Our program can be designed to your specific objectives. We enjoy seeing you succeed. We will provide objective measures of your progress, if you follow our program, and you will feel tremendous satisfaction of the results you have achieved; consequently, your self-esteem, confidence and overall energy will improve. We are happy to provide various coaching options and consultations to keep you on tract, evolving, motivated, encouraged and disciplined. Your success is our success.

Our website link: Ultimate Personal Training Vancouver for Fitness, health, private training and more.

Article on the Benefits of Resistance Training for Women for Personal Training Vancouver

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Article on the Benefits of Resistance Training for Women for Personal Training Vancouver: 

Article on the Benefits of Resistance Training for Women for Personal Training Vancouver

5 Reasons Weightlifting is Critical for Fat Loss

By PrettyFit Team – curating monthly packs for fit women – imPrettyFit.com

Let’s talk about fat-loss. More importantly, let’s talk about why an effective fat-loss program utilizes strength trainingwith weights. Over the last few years, more and more women have started buying into the benefits of strength training for physique and weight management. We are not restricting ourselves to just cardio machines, and now ourworkouts are more efficient (and hopefully a bit less boring) than ever. For many, the primary focus of hitting the gym is to burn fat, and we’ve outlined some (scientifically backed) reasons weight training is the best tool for just that.

1. More Muscle = Faster Metabolism

The first rule of fat loss: having muscle increases yourresting metabolic rate (RMR)1,2. A crucial element of fat loss is simply having muscle mass; muscle mass burns fat for energy, and building muscle requires resistance training, not cardio. No matter what your trainer tells you, you won’t build any lean muscle by performing 40 minutes on the elliptical. Lean muscle is built through a consistent resistance training program that utilizes large muscle groups and compound movements (like squats, rows, and push-ups).

2. Strength Training = Faster Metabolism

5 Reasons Weightlifting is Critical for Fat LossAll gimmicks, infomercials and cheesy marketing schemes aside, it is possible to burn calories all day long without lifting a finger! During an intense workout, your body’s oxygen stores are depleted. Consequently, after a high-intensity workout, your body must work hard to build it’s oxygen stores back up. This is known as excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) or “The Afterburn Effect”, and it keeps your body at a heightened metabolic rate for up to 24 hours after a high-intensity workout3! What’s more, studies show high intensity resistance training results in a greater EPOC than steady-state cardio… so it’s time to prioritize the high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and weight training workouts in your weekly routine4!

3. Improve Your Body Composition

You’ve heard it before: the “muscle weighs more than fat” mantra. As tired as it sounds, the saying holds some truth; muscle is more dense than fat, therefore a pound of muscle takes up less volume in your body than a pound of fat. For this reason, we recommend GETTING OFF THE SCALE. As many women see when they begin a strength training, fat-loss regimen of weights and high intensity cardio, the number on the scale does not drop as quickly as they would like. In fact, your weight may immediately go higher. DON’T PANIC! What’s more important is that you are turning your body into a fat-burning machine by decreasing your fat stores and increasing your lean mass.

4. Metabolize Fat, Not Muscle

5 Reasons Weightlifting is Critical for Fat LossThere is a simple formula for weight loss: energy in must be less than energy out to lose weight. Many weight loss programs call for a calorie restricted diet. While a calorie restricted diet isn’t recommended for everyone, many do choose to participate. We’ve covered why having muscle is critical for fat loss, but did you know that on a calorie restricted diet, your body may compensate by consuming a heightened ratio of muscle than fat for energy? This is not a desirable effect, but thankfully studies show utilizing strength training programs will help your body maintain lean body weight while on a calorie retracted diet5. So no matter what type of diet your program calls for, always balance it with strength training at least 2-3 times per week.

5. Fat Loss = Balance

There are thousands of weight loss and fat loss programs out there. Flip on the television and you’ll see an infomercial for new types of exercise equipment or the next big home-workout DVD guaranteed to help you shred down a jean size. Just remember, fat-loss comes from a balance of proper nutrition, strength training and cardiovascular training. Most importantly however, the idea of losing fat should not consume your life and control your happiness. We’ve found that with just a few days a week, short bouts of intense exercise (strength training and HIIT) coupled with a diet of lean proteins, healthy fats, well-timedcarbs and plenty of vegetables is the easiest way to let your body know you love it, while feeling healthy and progressive in your physique.

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