Dr. Harold Mayer studied the effects of what he calls IT, or Intermittent Training. Whereas conventional interval training may involve one- to three-minute bursts of more intense activity, Mayer

You are not ignorant.   Health information appears daily in the media nationwide. You’d have to be living in a closet not to know what’s good for you. For most of us, ignorance isn’t the problem. So if we know what to do, why don’t we do it? The apostle Paul knew this struggle: “For [...]

When beginning an exercise program, it

Your body needs oxygen in order to burn fat for energy. The term aerobic simply means that during a given activity, your body is keeping up with the increased demands for oxygen and is using fat for energy. Sustained activities that use the larger muscle groups and involve your whole body, like swimming, stair-stepping, fast walking, running [...]

My first introduction to heart rate monitors came ten years ago, and I’ve since gotten hooked on knowing my heart rate in realtime. Since I finally acquired my own four years ago, I almost never work out without it. I’ve had my Suunto t3 for three years now. (Before that I used a Polar HR monitor.) Overall, I [...]

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A heart rate (HR) monitor allows you to measure your heart rate during exercise or other activity, and/or record your heart rate to study later. HR monitors usually consist of a chest strap which measures and transmits your heart rate, and a watch or other wristband device which receives and displays your heart rate. Advanced [...]

If you’ve been watching your fat intake but ignoring your sodium intake, you could be at greater risk of having a stroke than your fat-consuming neighbor!   When a stroke occurs, blood vessels carrying oxygen and nutrients to the brain either burst or are blocked by a clot. Ischemic strokes are caused by clots that [...]

Lipid Profile Total Cholesterol LDL HDL Triglycerides Fasting Glucose Ideal <150 <70 >60 <100 60-90 Good <180 <100 >50 <110 <90 Current Standard (some risk) <200 <130 >40 for men >45 for women <150 60-110 Higher Risk 200-239 >130 <40 for men <45 for women >150 110-125 High Risk 240+ >160 Risk increases as HDL [...]

Blood Pressure Ideal Under 120/80 Normal 120/80 Pre-Hypertension 120-139/80-89 Stage 1 Hypertension 140-159/90-99 Stage 2 Hypertension 160/100 or higher Reducing sodium intake, losing weight and establishing a consistent exercise program are three foundational keys to reducing blood pressure. Practicing healthy stress management techniques can also help. If you are on blood pressure medication and have [...]