Sunday, April 5, 2009
Glutamine Improves Blood Sugar Control
American Journal Clinical Nutrition, 89: 106-113, 2009
Athletes have been supplementing with glutamine for a few years now and is becoming very popular. It is great for boosting the immune system and keeping that hard earned muscle where it is!
Lately it has been found to improve insulin and blood sugar regulation. This especially applied to the obese patients and those with type 2 diabetes. It was found that glutamine taken orally increased levels of insulin, GLP-1 and GIP (your gastrointestinal tract release these to stimulate the release of insulin to control blood sugar). Check with your doctor before trying this product so that they can keep track of your blood sugar levels.
Athletes have been supplementing with glutamine for a few years now and is becoming very popular. It is great for boosting the immune system and keeping that hard earned muscle where it is!
Lately it has been found to improve insulin and blood sugar regulation. This especially applied to the obese patients and those with type 2 diabetes. It was found that glutamine taken orally increased levels of insulin, GLP-1 and GIP (your gastrointestinal tract release these to stimulate the release of insulin to control blood sugar). Check with your doctor before trying this product so that they can keep track of your blood sugar levels.
Have Your Oatmeal And Drink It Too!
Optimum Nutrition has just brought a new product to market. Natural Oats & Whey, available in vanilla or chocolate. 24g of protein, 4g of fiber, 1.5g of fat, 23g of carbs and a whopping 26 servings per container. Ranging from $23.99 in the US to $39.99 at Canadian retailers (yes we pay a LOT more due to the government making them register them and so our distributors pay a lot more per unit, so dig deep nothing much we can do but complain!).
No artificial flavours, colors or sweeteners! WOW! So if you are eating clean and want another breakfast alternative, toss a scoop into water, milk, rice milk, almond milk or soy milk and away you go!
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Saturday, April 4, 2009
Weight Training Helps Reduce Resting Blood Pressure
Strength Condition Journal 31 (1):33-38, 2009
*as appearing in Muscular Development Vol. 46, Number 5, May 2009 Edition
As with endurance training, regular weight training can help reduce resting blood pressure. According to the research, your systolic (top number when heart beats) can be reduced 2% and the diastolic (bottom number, when heart is at rest) by 4%. This seems like a small number, but in actuality, in terms of heart function, this is a huge improvement. Your heart will not have to work as hard when you exercise or do regular activities and when you are resting, the heart does not have to pump as hard to get the job done. This saves wear and tear on your heart and cardiovascular system, possibly extending that warranty on your heart!
- resistance in blood vessels is reduced
- helps your body recover faster between workouts by inhibiting the sympathetic nervous system
- enhancing the health of your cells
- increasing the number of mitochondria in your muscle cells (lets you work more efficiently, aerobic respiration and ATP production happens in mitochondria, little engines in your muscle cells)
120 over 80 is a normal blood pressure. What is yours? Now factor in a reduction of 2% off the top and 4% off the bottom and it may be enough to bring you back into a normal range!! A little hard work may pay off and extend your life!
When we talk about weight training, we are talking about moderate intensity weight training, not going all out and trying to pop a gasket!
Train smart and achieve your goals.
If any of you read the fitness magazines there is a great deal of information that really as to basis in reality. All of the ads really push products, but if you look deeper into the reputable magazines like Fitness Rx, Muscular Development, Flex, Shape, etc, there are lots of scientific journals sited and lots to learn. Learn to peel the bull away and find the underlying truth to help get you to your goals.
*as appearing in Muscular Development Vol. 46, Number 5, May 2009 Edition
As with endurance training, regular weight training can help reduce resting blood pressure. According to the research, your systolic (top number when heart beats) can be reduced 2% and the diastolic (bottom number, when heart is at rest) by 4%. This seems like a small number, but in actuality, in terms of heart function, this is a huge improvement. Your heart will not have to work as hard when you exercise or do regular activities and when you are resting, the heart does not have to pump as hard to get the job done. This saves wear and tear on your heart and cardiovascular system, possibly extending that warranty on your heart!
- resistance in blood vessels is reduced
- helps your body recover faster between workouts by inhibiting the sympathetic nervous system
- enhancing the health of your cells
- increasing the number of mitochondria in your muscle cells (lets you work more efficiently, aerobic respiration and ATP production happens in mitochondria, little engines in your muscle cells)
120 over 80 is a normal blood pressure. What is yours? Now factor in a reduction of 2% off the top and 4% off the bottom and it may be enough to bring you back into a normal range!! A little hard work may pay off and extend your life!
When we talk about weight training, we are talking about moderate intensity weight training, not going all out and trying to pop a gasket!
Train smart and achieve your goals.
If any of you read the fitness magazines there is a great deal of information that really as to basis in reality. All of the ads really push products, but if you look deeper into the reputable magazines like Fitness Rx, Muscular Development, Flex, Shape, etc, there are lots of scientific journals sited and lots to learn. Learn to peel the bull away and find the underlying truth to help get you to your goals.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Can-Fit-Pro Personal Training Specialist
Now that you all have a certified personal trainer at your fingertips........ use that power to get yourself into the best shape possible for summer. E-mail or just post a comment on any of the many posts here and let's get started! FREE! No obligation, nothing to buy, if you want to subscribe to my weekly bulletin, click on the side it's $19.95 per month.
Ask questions, feel free to ask your friends questions! Knowledge is power and most of what we are taught in the real world is not how the body works.
For example: There is no real fat burning zone. Ohh, there is a shocker and I am sure I will get e-mail on that one. The FAT BURNING ZONE is a way to sell machines and equipment and gives all of the uneducated people who are looking for a quick fix, get that ease of use. Push the button that says FAT BURN and I will get skinny!! Um, not exactly. Use this blog to get educated on fitness and nutrition. If something sounds too good, it is!!
A.J. McAlendin
Can-Fit-Pro PTS
Ask questions, feel free to ask your friends questions! Knowledge is power and most of what we are taught in the real world is not how the body works.
For example: There is no real fat burning zone. Ohh, there is a shocker and I am sure I will get e-mail on that one. The FAT BURNING ZONE is a way to sell machines and equipment and gives all of the uneducated people who are looking for a quick fix, get that ease of use. Push the button that says FAT BURN and I will get skinny!! Um, not exactly. Use this blog to get educated on fitness and nutrition. If something sounds too good, it is!!
A.J. McAlendin
Can-Fit-Pro PTS
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