Fatal Flaws in Fitness

Duties of the job, shift work family and the quest for quality “time out” has created a nation of people chronic sleep deprivation. Sleep is a very important ingredient in the recipe for success is lost weight. The idea that muscles developed through weight training is a common mistake. Strength training causes small tears, called micro-trauma to muscle tissue.

EDS are all processes that are necessary, repaired and new muscles are optimized during sleep, when growth hormone and testosterone levels reach their peak. Conversely, sleep deprivation prevents these hormones help to do their job and creates an excess of cortical, the stress hormone, your body to break the muscle causes your metabolism to slow down!

Not enough water to drink
The water supports optimal energy, controls appetite, lubricates joints and organs, helps digestion and elimination, and helps regulate body temperature. They provided a medical condition that requires hydration; you should eat ½ litters of water per kilogram of body weight per day. If you regularly consume caffeinated beverages, you need a little more to drink, to counteract the diuretic effect. Fads notwithstanding bottle or so-called “designer” water are unnecessary. If you are concerned about pollution or chemical taste, a filter on your tap water at home will do the job.

Too much focus on aerobic activity
Probably hop on the treadmill, stationary bike or cross trainer for a long time, training boring. Make no mistake, cardiovascular exercise is an essential part of your fitness program, but it plays a smaller role than most people realize.