 FITNESS FACTS
MINI MEALS Research shows that eating 5-6 smaller meals a day is better than eating the traditional 3 meals. A healthy mini-meal shouls be about 200-400 calories, depending on your overall caloric need. Each mini meal should include both protein and carbohydrates. Why eat mini meals? 1. You will burn 10% more calories per day due to the thermogenic effect of digesting food. 2. You will put less stress on your heart. Heavy meals makes the heart beat up to 30% faster. 3. You will stabilize your blood sugar which will help stop cravings, mood swings, and headaches that occur from an insulin surge. Not to mention the fat storage that results from increases in insulin.
Exercises You Can't Do Without
  
ACE asked 17,000 ACE-certified Fitness Professionals to name the one exercise they couldn't do without. The overwhelming winner was the multi-purpose squat, which strengthens all of the major muscles of the lower body, including the gluteals, hamstrings, quadriceps and calves. Here are the rest of the top choices, which can be used together to create a challenging and effective fitness program: - Squats
- Running
- Abdominal exercises
- Lunges
- Walking
- Push-ups
- Yoga
Source: ACE Fitness Matters
Hidden Sodium 
NOT ALL EXERCISE AND NUTRITIONAL PROGRAMS ARE SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE BEGINNING ANY NEW EXERCISE OR NUTRITION PROGRAM. THE INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE IN IN NO WAY INTENDED AS A SUBSTITUE FOR MEDICAL COUNSELING.
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