13 Top Reasons to Exercise

Let’s face it, some days you just don’t feel like exercising.

You get too busy, too stressed and quite simply too tired.

Here’s a list of 13 of the top reasons to exercise. Pull out this list and read it when you’re having one of those days.

1. To Prevent Disease

Exercise has been proven to reduce the risk of just about every single health problem known to man, from stroke to heart disease to cancer and osteoporosis. Exercise is also a great defense against type 2 diabetes, which is one of the most widely growing diseases of our time.

2. To Look Great

Exercise firms your body, improves posture and even makes your skin glow. Looking your best is a wonderful result of regular exercise.

3. To Lose Weight and Keep It Off

Exercise burns fat and prevents future fat storage. If you want to have a thinner, healthier body, exercise is the answer.

4. To Have More Energy

Anyone who exercises regularly will tell you that they are more energetic, less easily irritated and are more peaceful.

5. To Sleep Better

Exercise boosts energy levels, but also wears you out. It makes you feel more vibrant during the day and sleep better at night.

6. To Age Slower

Exercise is one of the most effective ways to fight aging. When you age your body loses muscle and bone, while the loss of both are drastically reduced with regular exercise. Exercise also helps reduce inflammation.

7. To Relieve Back Pain

In most cases, the best thing that you can do for back pain is to move and strengthen those muscles. Consult your physician or physical therapist for guidance.

8. To Ease Depression

Exercise has been proven to reduce depression – sometimes even as effectively as medication. Just chalk this up as yet another amazing benefit to exercise.

9. To Reduce Aches and Pains

By strengthening muscles around your damaged joints you’re able to use exercise to reduce joint pain and overall aches. Always consult your physician before starting an exercise program, especially if you have chronic joint pain.

10. To Stay Mentally Sharp

Exercise has been shown to improve memory and other cognitive functions, and seems to have a protective effect against dementia. A Harvard University researcher called exercise “Miracle-Gro for the brain.”

11. To Enjoy Your Lifestyle

Whatever it is that you love in life – your kids, travel, sports, fashion – it is all more enjoyable when experienced in a fit and healthy body. Exercise so that you are able to enjoy all the great things in life.

12. To Reduce Sick Days

People who exercise regularly are 50% less likely to call in sick to work. A regular exercise program reduces colds and upper respiratory infections.

13. To Boost Confidence

Being fit, feeling healthy and having energy are all building blocks to having great confidence. There is no better confidence booster than sticking with a regular exercise program.

Regular exercise gives you so many amazing benefits, as you’ve seen from the above list. Call or email me today to get started on the exercise program that will change your life forever.

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Are You Looking to Get Your Resting Metabolic Rate Tested, Body Composition and Vo2 Max Tested in Frisco, TX

Are you looking to get your resting metabolic rate, body composition and Vo2 Max tested?

First of all, you may be asking yourself what does RMR stand for and why should I know it. Or maybe you really want to know your bone density, how much lean mass or body fat you have. Finally, the last question that might be going through your head is what are my different cardio fitness zones and how can I find out what my max heart rate is?

Well, I will have to say that most gyms or health clubs might offer some of those services but not all offer all three. However, there is a place in Dallas, TX that does and the name of the place is Dexafit.

Now, I am a firm believer in if I am going to recommend a place I need to have tried it out for myself. Here is a picture of me all masked up and ready to tackle the treadmill and find out my Vo2 Max.

But first let’s just get back to understanding the importance of these three tests and why they are important for your weight loss and fitness goals.

The first one is your RMR or your resting metabolic rate. RMR is defined as the rate at which the body uses energy while at rest to keep vital functions going, such as breathing and keeping warm. If you want to lose weight, it’s helpful to know your BMR. You can either calculate the number using a formula designed by scientists, you can get it tested in a lab, or you can use an online calculator. There is no method that is perfectly accurate, but a lab test will probably give you the best estimate.

Now once you know your Basal Metabolic Rate and combine that with your activity you can use that number to essentially find out how many calories you are taking in and how many you are burning everyday. The equation is simple the more calories you burn then take in gives you a caloric deficit which can lead to weight loss. Most people don’t realize what they need to on a daily basis to maintain the muscle tissue they have.

The next test is your body composition. This test will determine how much lean muscle and how many pounds of fat you have. As well, measure your visceral fat around your organs and your bone density. knowing your total body fat composition will allow you to set up a personalized weight training plan that will help you build more lean mass and decrease in body fat!

The third and final test is your Vo2 Max. This test is going to measure your precise target heart rate, anaerobic threshold, and identifies your unique optimal training zones. Essentially, this is going to allow you to work out smarter, not harder with less fatigue and faster recovery times. Below you will see a video  and a detailed explanation of how the test is performed.

The third and final test is your Vo2 Max. This test is going to measure your precise target heart rate, anaerobic threshold, and identifies your unique optimal training zones. Essentially, this is going to allow you to work out smarter, not harder with less fatigue and faster recovery times. Below you will see a video and a detailed explanation of how the test is performed.

So I hope you find the information above useful and now have an idea of the three fitness tests that can help you lose weight and get fit then I highly recommend you check out Dexafit and start working out smarter not harder!

In health,
Coach Dave