THE EXERCISE MYTH: The shocking new claim that physical activity is pointless
(As reported in the Herald Sun, September 26, 2010)
WHAT THE!!! Here I am working away on the basis of helping people get fit and healthy and live long productive lives and all of a sudden I’m hit with this devastating revelation! Could it be true?
Here it is, hot off the press, your Spring myPrinciples Newsletter, full of articles and tips to help peel off the winter layers and get you back into top shape for Summer!
Regardless of what the latest skin cream ads might be promising, ageing is a normal and unstoppable biological process which involves the ongoing alteration of body structure and tolerance to our environment. Unfortunately, there is not scientifically proven way to prevent the physiological ageing process, but there is plenty you can do to slow it down!!
The very short answer is "You are NEVER, EVER, EVER too old to exercise!"
Well it's now winter and it's so, so brrrr....cold!
We've pulled together a hot edition of myPrinciples to keep you warm and provide you with heaps of interesting articles, fitness tips, recipies and quotes to make you feel all warm inside!
So stoke the fireplace, grab the marshmallows (not too many!) and enjoy!
Snacks - good or evil?
Small healthy snacks between main meals reduces the chances of hitting an energy rut, which usually occurs mid morning or mid afternoon when blood sugar levels from our previous meal are dropping. It is at this point that we are usually at our weakest and often succumb to the craving for high sugar and fat laden foods.
Ah, the turn of the seasons! It brings with it the promise of change, out with the old and in with the new. As you know, each new season brings a new edition of your myPrinciples newsletter, the Health and Well Being newsletter packed with useful, everyday health and well being articles!
....and here it is, your SUMMER edition of myPrinciples, packed to the brim with terrific articles, tips and facts to keep you fit and healthy.
So we now know the SECRET to weight loss i.e. calories in needs to be less than calories expended, but the question is, how do you monitor your calorie intake?
Body Mass Index (BMI) is widely used in health science as an estimate of under and overweight. It is calculated as : weight (kg) / (height (m) squared).