Why is Abdominal Fat So Bad For You?

Good day,


Today I wanted to touch on the subject of abdominal fat. The location of fat on the body is very important and can lead to significant risks in diseases.
Abdominal fat in particular gives you a much higher risk of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and some cancers. High insulin levels and insulin resistance can accompany high abdominal fat and make these diseases even worse.
Scientists have discovered that high abdominal fat is part of the disease process that they call Metabolic Syndrome which consists of high blood pressure, abnormal blood fats, type 2 diabetes, blood vessel inflammation and blood clotting abnormalities. Abdominal fat cells release fatty acids into our bloodstream which triggers insulin resistance. This is where the hormone insulin becomes less effective at lowering blood sugars. High abdominal fat levels inundate the liver with fat, triggering the various events of the Metabolic Syndrome.

Remember there is no easy way or quick fix to lose abdominal fat. Do not listen to all of the BS on the infomercials about a magic pill, piece of equipment or quick fix scheme. It takes working out combined with balanced nutrition to trim down and get into a healthy fat % zone.

If you are not sure how to get there hire a personal trainer or nutritionist to give you the guidance necessary.

Cheers,

Bouncelife

Lactic Acid Friend or Foe?

Good day,

Today I want to talk about lactic acid and how it works in the body. Lactic acid is always getting blamed for many things while working out such as throwing up, muscle cramps, fatigue, distressed breathing, the burning sensation that you get in your last few reps, and muscle soreness coming a day or so after a great workout.
What you probably don't know is that lactic acid actually provides energy, helps use dietary carbs, speeds wound healing processes, and also serves as a fuel for liver production of glucose and glycogen.
Glucose and glycogen are critical in exercise and without lactic acid would not be readily available.
The amount of carbs you burn through in a tough workout dictates the amount of lactic acid produced.
When we use carbs as a fuel source we produce lactate which is used as fuel by our bodies. Lactic acid is actually our friend and is an important fuel during working out but also when resting.
Lactate is the preferred fuel source in tissues such as the heart and slow-twitch skeletal muscle fibres.

So, remember that although we really FEEL the effects of lactic acid during and especially after a tough workout, we need it in our quest for a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

Cheers,

Bouncelife. 

How Deadly is the Dreaded Spare Tire?

The American Cancer Society in Atlanta, led by Eric Jacobs, found that the risk of death each year increased  with waist size. Wow, this is pretty scary!  When you look around at the general population in the USA and now more and more in Canada you start to realize that a huge part of our population carries unwanted fat around the mid section. Researchers also found that an increase in waist size during a 10 year period increased the risk of death buy 25%. This is some news that we all need to take to heart... literally. Not only does this kind of body fat deposit increase risk of death it also increases the risk for many diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes. All it takes is getting up off of the couch and getting active for 30 minutes 4 to 5 times per week, watch your portions (only eat until slightly full) and making healthy choices. If you can't figure it all out hire a nutritionist to get you on the right track.
Here is my biggest tip... ready.... wait for it..... GET RID OF CABLE TV!!!!

Cheers,


Bouncelife

Walk Stairs Two at a Time to Burn More Calories

Good day,

One of the golden rules I get my clients to adhere to is to commit to take the stairs not the elevator every day. This adds to your daily calorie expenditure. Even better is to take the stairs two at a time and also don't forget that taking the stairs down is just as important as going up. This is because you get the negative part of the movement which actually targets different muscles than going up. Ladies, if you are looking to tone up the bum then you should take the stairs two at a time and really concentrate on flexing the glutes (bum muscles) on each stair.

Cheers,

Bouncelife

Resistance or Weight Training Promotes Abdominal Fat Loss

Good day,

We all struggle with the the battle of the bulge, some more than others. Many people think that the only way to get rid of abdominal fat and finding our abs is through doing 100's of sit ups, spending days on a cardio machine or starving yourself on ridiculous calorie restricted diets. One of the things that many people don't know is that weight training actually promotes fat loss all over the body including the abs. Now we all know that there is no such thing a "Spot reducing" right? But if you weight train it builds strength, but it also improves metabolic health and promotes fat loss all over.
East Carolina University researchers, led by Robert Hickner, showed that a weight training workout caused marked increases in energy expenditure and fat use in lean and obese men.
Also, as you may already know the more muscle you have on your frame the higher your resting metabolic rate as muscle is highly metabolically active.

So, don't be afraid of the iron at the gym! With weight training, and balanced diet with the right carbohydrate, protein, amino acids, vitamins, minerals,  healthy fats ratios and some cardio work you could really say goodbye to your friend the spare tire.


Bouncelife,

www.bouncelife.ca

Creatine Supplementation

Good day,

Today I want to talk about possibly the most legitimate supplement to ever hit the health and fitness market. I am talking about creatine. It comes in many forms and is now extremely easy to take and much more bio-available than in the past. Back in the day to original creatine supplements would often lead to cramping and intestinal distress but with today's formulas much of this is in the past.

So what is the function of creatine in our bodies?  
Creatine is found in our skeletal muscle structure and commonly comes from meat and fish but if our bodies do not have access to this our bodies can manufacture creatine out of other key components.

How does creatine work?
Creatine increases muscle energy availability or Adenosine TriPhosphate (ATP). Simply put this means is that when you are working out you may be able to get an extra couple of reps in or add a bit of weight to a lift. You might be able to shave a bit of time off of your 40 yard dash.

This supplement has been tested extensively since the 90's and continues to be one of the best supplements on the market today.

I personally have mad many great gains with this supplement and usually recommend it to clients who are looking to put on more muscle.

Be sure to check with your doctor before starting any kind of supplement regimen.

Cheers,

Bouncelife


Check out Canada's #1 supplement shop: Bounce's House of supplements.

Bounce Life now has a new supplement store online - Bounce's House of Supplements

Welcome to Bounce's - House of Supplements - We are committed to assisting Canadians in reaching their health and fitness goals faster. Enjoy our huge selection of brand name supplements at discount prices, shipped directly to your door with FREE SHIPPING on any order over $99! We carry whey protein, vitamins, bodybuilding supplements, weight loss products and so much more! We know there is a lot of misinformation out there and we are here to cut through all of it and provide you the tools necessary to achieve your goals! Feel free to email us anytime if you have any questions. www.bouncelife.ca

Supplements, free shipping, rock bottom prices.