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As
Jack La Lanne says “Any ass can die, but it takes
real guts to live.” Jack LaLanne is an 88 year
old fitness guru who was on TV from the 50’s -70’s. Some of us laughed
at him in his stirrup pants, but I guess he has the last laugh. At age
86 his “ fit age” was 26. Fit age is the real
determinant of overall health and longevity. Fit age takes into account
many factors, such as blood pressure, resting heart rate, cholesterol, body
composition, strength, endurance, stress level and much more.
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Did
you know that your weight on the scale can vary about 5# a day according
to your hydration level? A more accurate and meaningful measurement is
to have your body composition measured. This will give a clear picture
of your muscle to fat ratio. A higher muscle weight and a lower body fat
weight make you a “better butter burner” and your clothes will be looser!
Schedule an appointment today and let our professional staff develop a personalized
program to show you how to achieve your fitness goals.
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Balance
is a skill. Like any skill, if you practice your skill you will improve.
Challenging your balance everyday is the best insurance in fall prevention.
Good balance aids in maintenance of proper posture and therefore less strain
on your back, hips and knees. An athletic body in balance makes for a better
athlete. All classes at Sanibel Fitness Center include
balance work. Our trainers and instructors use a variety of balance apparatuses
to challenge each member’s balance at a level that is safe for them.
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The
BOSU is the latest balance challenge apparatus to hit the fitness industry.
Sanibel Fitness Center is the first center in Southwest Florida to offer BOSU
classes. BOSUing is a great time saver because
it works your abs and balance while doing your cardiovascular workout.
Aerobic and athletic and strength drills are done on an inflated dome.
The possibilities are limitless and the fun never ends as the kid in you
comes out. Try it, you’ll be smiling all the way to a trimmer, more balanced
you.
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The purpose of training (whether training for an athletic
goal or just to function better with daily activities) is to find and strengthen
the weak links. Training is not for practicing your favorite activities
or strengthening your strongest muscles.
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The number one cause of shoulder problems is an imbalance
between your stronger upper body pulling muscles (chest) and the weaker
pulling muscles (upper back). This imbalance allows the arm bone (humerus)
to slip forward, causing impingement in the shoulder joint and eventual
injury. A well designed program can correct this imbalance allowing the
shoulder to heal, and function normally.
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Hip breaks can be a fatal condition. Statistics show
that 70% -80% of people that fall and break a hip, past the age of 70, will
die within one year. Improving balance, core strength and ankle flexibility
are key elements in preventing falls.
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Resting heart rate is an excellent measure of your
cardiovascular fitness level. Cardiovascular fitness is a determinant of
your risk for heart attack. A low resting heart rate indicates a strong
efficient heart pump with clear arteries. This means less stress on your
system and more energy for your life.
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The Surgeon Generals’ recommendations for physical
activity were upgraded in January 2003. The previous guidelines, set in
1996, were, 30 minute three times a week. Since 1996, heart disease and
obesity rates have continued to climb and activity levels have continued
to plummet. In an attempt to end this destructive path, the new guidelines
were developed. The current recommendations are 60 minutes of exercise
on most days.
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Eating protein will NEVER give you energy.
Protein foods are for construction and repair of all body tissues. Carbohydrates
are the “gasoline” for your “engine”. Simple carbohydrates are the villain,
not complex carbs. Fuel your body with nutrient
dense, energy sustaining whole grains, fruits and legumes.
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Remember the 3M’s of fitness and better health.
Mind-adopt the right attitude, and make up your mind to just do it!
Mouth-watch what you put in your mouth, give your body good nutrition
Motion-put your body in motion everyday!
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