Good Morning People: Sarcopenia is age-related loss of muscle. After age of 40, adults lose a quarter to a third of a pound of muscle a year and gain that much weight in body fat. Therefore, by the end of this decade, you can actually lose 7.5 pounds of muscle and gain 7.5 pounds of […]
Body Designs 16: Not bigger, just better
Happy First Day of Winter Everyone (12/21/09): When I start a relationship with a new client, they tell me their goals. To some, the avenue to success is perplexing. Whether they want to lose weight or gain weight, my answer is the same…lift weights! Then the admonishments begin. “Remember, I don’t want to get bigger.” […]
Body Designs 15: Fuel up before you Pump up!
Today I am going to help you attain the best possible workout each and every time you train. From now on, all of your appointments will begin 30 – 45 minutes earlier than scheduled. Studies have shown that eating 30-45 minutes before you start your training provides your body with the optimum environment for success. […]
Body Designs 14: Short but FAT
This week’s installment of Body Designs is short, but “fat”. I know many of you enjoy going to the movies. As most of you know, I don’t. But the next time you go, if you want to stay on your diet, try eating one or two Quarter Pounders from McDonalds instead of the usual movie […]