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The Gift of Health is a Perfect Father's Day Gift

08 Jun 2011

Posted by Joseph Coupal

Father's Day is quickly approaching. Are you looking for the perfect father’s day gift to show your dad just how special he is? It’s hard to find a gift for the person who never asks or needs anything, but look no further. Give you father a series of personal training sessions. There is no better gift than the gift of health to show you dad how much you care.

Your father may be a healthy man who exercises regularly, or maybe he has not been as dedicated to working out recently for any number of reasons. Perhaps he has never exercised and you would like him to start to better his health. Personal Training can be custom tailored to each individual.

With a personal health assessment before training begins, personal trainers can assess your current fitness level and then design a customized personal fitness program based on your fitness level and your goals. This plan will incorporate cardio respiratory health, strength training and a weight loss/gain program if necessary.

With personal training, the burden is not on your father alone to stay motivated.  They will coach him throughout the training session, keep him focused on his goals and make exercising fun all while teaching him new training techniques.

The perfect father’s day gift for dad is the gift of health.

Energy Drinks and Do They Work

20 Apr 2011

Posted by Joseph Coupal

If you have been to the grocery store lately you have surely seen the massive amount of energy drinks available today. There are a host of energy drinks, shots, and gels flooding the marketplace, promising to give you more energy and help you through the day. But, many also say they will boost your workout, improve your health, and help you stay more alert. No wonder the energy drink business is booming.
 
What's Really in an Energy Drink?

These drinks market a fast-acting boost of energy. Red Bull and Monster talk about their high dose of caffeine with a blend of "energizing" vitamins, amino acids and herbal supplements. However, despite their marketing prowess, the main ingredient responsible for that kick is good old-fashioned sugar. Calories equal energy; so energy drinks equal calorie drinks.

They have a lot of calories too. A 16-ounce can of Red Bull has 220 calories, and a 24-ounce can of Rockstar has 420, very similar to a double cheeseburger! However, most of the calories in energy beverages come from simple sugars. Unlike regular food, there is no fiber, fat, or protein, to slow digestion. All that sugar hits the bloodstream quickly and gives you the superfast rush, a.k.a energy boost you are looking for. But it is very short lived. Just like eating too much candy or sweets, having too many energy drinks, can cause weight gain.

Need Energy?

Regular exercise increases energy and reduces fatigue. Fatigue is one of the most common complaints doctors hear about. But experts say one of the best antidotes to beating fatigue and boosting energy is to exercise more, not less. If you are looking for more energy in a day, regular exercise can increase energy levels even among people suffering from chronic medical conditions. Research shows that expending energy by engaging in regular exercise will pay off with increased energy in the long run. Exercise literally creates energy in the body.


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