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Bringing fitness to you. LC has been in the fitness industry for over 10 years as a certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor and loves seeing people reach their fitness goals. Available to answer fitness questions online anytime.

3.31.2010

Physical Activity Requirements in Menopause

There has been some confusion in the fitness world surrounding results of a study recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Several people have approached me who were very concerned about the amount and intensity of exercise they heard they would have to do to maintain, yes i said maintain, their weight. What has been said is women around menopause age would have to work out intensely 60 minutes per day, 7 days per week to maintain, i said it again, her current weight.

What it really boils down to is pretty much the same as what's been said for years. 30 - 60 minutes per day of moderate intensity exercise 5 - 7 days a week is recommended for substantial health benefits. Depending on your diet, this will provide for weight maintenance or loss.

Two things i'd like you to remember:
1) Always make sure you take in enough calories to sustain your activity (some people underestimate the calories needed and in turn gain weight by eating too little to sustain their activity level)
2) 30 - 60 minutes per day does not have to be all at once, break it up throughout the day in a way that works for you and remember it's moderate intensity exercise.

Some helpful ways to get in the recommended amount of physical activity:
-take the stairs rather than the elevator or escalator
-park further away from your place of business and walk
-do jumping jacks during commercial breaks during your favorite television show

For more helpful fitness tips, hints, and answers to your questions, please feel to pop by the LC Fitness page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/San-Luis-Obispo-CA/LC-Fitness/72043499171?ref=ts
visit my website: http://slolcfitness.com/
or simply email me at sloLCfitness@gmail.com


reference article: http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/abstract/303/12/1173 (link to the abstract of the study mentioned above)
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3.24.2010

weight loss Wednesday update 7 or 7.5 ;)


I'm not really sure what number Weight Loss Wednesday entry this is, just as i'm not really sure how much i weigh right now. What i do know is my weight fluctuates, as does everyone's throughout the day. Best, if you do like to utilize the scale, to weigh in at the same time of day each time you step on the scale so that the numbers will be somewhat consistent and give you an idea of what you're truly losing.

I'm choosing not to step on the scale at all, at least for today, since i got little sleep, have eaten too much, and am feeling a bit run down. Psychologically it's not the time for me to face the number on the scale, good or bad. I choose to feel positive about myself, teach terrific cycling classes, and get a good (i mean GREAT) night's sleep!

Happy Hump Day to ya! Wishing you success in fitness, wellness, mental health, and wealth! Cheers!
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3.17.2010


It's been 2 weeks since i've blogged. i was ill and then out of town. Though i have lots to say, i'll keep it brief for today. First and foremost, Happy St. Patrick's Day! I'm celebrating the holiday with green Cream of Wheat (pictured here) for breakfast and a Guinness for/with dinner! ;)

As for weight loss, well maintenance for me now, eating healthy sat on the back burner while i was away in San Diego. I have a clean slate back home in San Luis Obispo and it's nearly spring, so it's time to clean out the cupboards and start anew. I'm looking forward to a healthier, happier rest of the year since we sprang the time ahead and hope you are too!

More to come in the days and weeks ahead about weight loss, weight maintenance, my time in San Diego, and bootcamp. Cheers to your fitness and health!
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