There are two main types of metabolic processes: 1. AEROBIC METABOLISM This is the dominant metabolic process that occurs when sufficient oxygen is available in your system. The main fuel source drawn upon for this metabolic process is stored fat, because fat requires oxygen to be metabolised. Maximal fat oxidation typically occurs when you are…
You don’t need to exercise vigorously to burn fat. In fact, optimal fat burning occurs when you’re exercising at a low to moderate intensity. Here are three methods you can use to determine your ideal level of exertion: 1. TALK TEST This simple test requires you can maintain a conversation during physical activity. If you…
Benefits of Stretching Stretching is a simple physical activity. Regular stretching throughout the day will reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, reduce anxiety, stress and fatigue, improve mental alertness and make you feel better! In addition, stretching can improve joint range of movement and function, enhance muscular performance, and be used to prevent and treat musculoskeletal…
Stretching is a simple physical activity. Regular stretching throughout the day will reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, reduce anxiety, stress and fatigue, improve mental alertness and make you feel better! In addition, stretching can improve joint range of movement and function, enhance muscular performance, and be used to prevent and treat musculoskeletal injuries. The right…
Although you may think that your decision to eat is spontaneous, it’s quite predictable and often influenced by cues such as people, places, circumstances, thoughts, and emotions. Eating cues are factors in your life that influence you to eat when your body is not actually hungry. Depending on the situation, it may be appropriate or…
Well set goals are: 1. Realistic Set goals that are within realistic reach: if you set goals that you won’t be able to achieve, you set yourself up for failure and disappointment. Setting a more realistic goal and then achieving it, is more likely to lead to a sense of success and consequent maintenance of…