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The Glycemic Index

June 12, 2009

Have you ever eaten something, then an hour later had a sugar “crash”? If so, you probably ingested food with a high glycemic index. Low Glycemic Index Or, have you ever wondered what was the best food to eat before working out or while you’re at the office? Low glycemic index foods would be the way to go. Low Glycemic Meal The glycemic index is a measurement of (...)

Sprints

June 12, 2009

In response to my post a couple of days ago, Wellness Performance Coach extraordinaire, Bob Kaufer, asked the following: “What do you think about sprinting for conditioning and weight loss?” Well, in short, I think that sprinting is one of the best forms of exercise a person can engage in. Let’s briefly discuss why. Sprinting is running “all out”, or at top speed. It is an anaerobic (...)

The Age Related Max Heart Rate Formula

June 11, 2009

In response to yesterday’s post, the very cool zen master, Anthony Lemme, said the following: “Darryl, I love you man, but I’m telling you that that calculation is very often way off. I am 40 and my max heart rate, according to a Polar heart rate monitor is around 200. It might now be in the high 190’s because I tested it a couple of years ago but that is (...)

Getting In Better Aerobic Shape

June 10, 2009

Do you have to train all out in order to improve your aerobic fitness level? Nope. Aerobic fitness levels improve if you regularly exercise at 55 to 70% of your maximum heart rate. This is conversational level exercise (in other words, you can exercise at this level and carry on a conversation). It is not uncomfortable to exercise at this level. Age-predicted maximum heart rate can be calculated by subtracting age from 220. So, for a 40 year old, estimated max heart rate is 220 – 40 = 180 beats per minute. 55% to 70% of 180 equals 99 to 126 beats per minute. If you’ve been avoiding cardio exercise because you hate the way it feels, try it at this level. You may be pleasantly surprised. Darryl

Your Water Intake

June 8, 2009

Hey, cool guy or gal. Yeah, you, reading this blog. Tell me something…well, o.k., maybe keep this to yourself, but just answer this question. When you pee, is it a clear light yellow , or is it closer to being like the impenetrable yellow of a school bus? If your answer was the former, then you likely get plenty of water for your body’s needs. (...)

Strive to be All Wet

June 7, 2009

Muscle is made of 65 – 75% water, while fat is made up of about 10% water. A human being is made up of 40 to 70% water. The difference in percentage water makeup between people is largely a result of body composition. Body fat has a very low water content, so the leaner the individual, the greater percentage of that individual’s body is made out of water. Therefore, if you are a lean person, you are quite literally “all wet”…and that’s a good thing! Darryl

It’s Friday Night!

June 6, 2009

Today’s post will be very brief. It’s Friday night, which is, for many (myself included), the best night of the week! I hope each of you has a great evening tonight, and a great weekend. Enjoy some good, healthful food. Have some fun with friends and/or family. Get some good rest. Until tomorrow, health, fitness, and success to you! Darryl

Antioxidants, Part I

June 4, 2009

Howdy, all. Have you ever heard of an “antioxidant” and wondered exactly what an antioxidant is? Well, if so, look no further! In this post, light will be shed on the mystery that is the antioxidant. In short, antioxidants play the role of the “good guys” in continual battle going on in your body. Before describing them however, let’s first talk about the “bad guys” (...)