20 Interesting Fitness Facts!

20 INTERESTING FITNESS FACTS 12 It takes about 12 weeks after starting an exercise program to see measurable changes in your body. However, before 12 weeks, you will notice an increase in your WEEKS strength and endurance. 45 of exercise 3 times a week can result in cells that show fewer signs of aging. MINUTES Regular exercise lets you eat more because people with more lean muscle burn more calories at rest. 3% TO 5% People who are physically inactive can lose as much as 30 3% to 5% of their muscle mass per decade after age 30 YEARS OF AGE MUSCLE MASS LOSE WALKING AT A BRISK PACE 15 MINUTE Walking at a brisk pace (a 15-minute mile or 4 mph) burns almost as many calories as jogging for the same distance. Walk briskly, then run, then walk and then run. Studies show that interval training is super effective at torching fat! THE HUMAN BODY HAS MORE THAN 650 MUSCLES. Exercise can be as effective as medication for relieving short-term anxiety. By the age of 65, individuals who haven't engaged in exercise on a regular basis may incur a decrease in their muscular strength by as much as 80 percent. BY THE TIME YOU HAVE REACHED YEARS 50 OF AGE YOU WILL HAVE WALKED APPROXIMATELY 75,000 65% Studies have suggested that walking at a brisk pace for three or more hours a week can reduce your risk for coronary heart disease by 65 percent. Missing out on your best night's rest can increase your chances of weight gain and trigger the production of gherlin, a hormone that causes hunger. Each muscle fiber is thinner than a human hair and can support up to 1,000 times its weight. 1000 TIMES Carry a pair of hand weights as you walk- this will tone your muscles and burn extra calories Being dehydrated reduces exercise performance. Make sure you hydrate for peak performance during a workout. You can reduce your risk of osteoporosis by participating in weight-bearing endurance routine 3-5 times per week & practicing resistance exercises 2-3 times per week. Sleep is the most important factor for fat burning. Studies show the more you sleep the more fat you burn. The longer you're awake the slower your metabolism, as your brain attempts to preserve 1, energy. Eating late? Try complex carbs like oatmeal and protein powder- they are and a great night fuel. Your muscles do not grow during exercise. Exercise is only the stimulus. The body strengthens the muscles while you are resting. Unless you weigh less than 120 pounds, it's unlikely you need less than 1200 calories to lose weight SOURCES http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/diet-fitness/information/1 o-fitness-facts-women-should-know.htm#page%=10 http://www.coachcalorie.com/fitness-facts/ http://visual.ly/40-facts-about-fitness http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2014/08/05/fitness-facts-for-working-o ut-and-being-healthy-2/ http://www.hif.com.au/healthy-lifestyle-blog/fitness/02052013/top-10 -fun-fitness-facts.aspx www.FITNESSREPUBLIC.COM Fitness: Republic SIGNUP FOR NEW SLETTER! http://www.fitnessrepublic.com/newsletter