Fitness Rx Useful info

[lorihart]

GoodMorning ladies,
Well, I have to say that my new favorite mag is FitnessRx.I think I may have already posted that I thought it was awesome.If you haven't picked up a copy you really should.I just wanted to share something that I read in there,some of this we know,some of it I have never heard before.
"People who train early in the day are most likely to exercise regularly.Conversely,afternoon training is the best because your muscle temp is higher and your stronger.Training early may put your back at risk-the spinal disks are full of fluid and more susceptible to injury.Training later, your joints are better lubricated and the connective tissue more pliable.If you exercise religiously,train in the afternoon when you are stronger and less prone to injury.Train early in the day if you have trouble exercising consistently".
Like I said, some of this we new already.But who as time to train the afternoon.Most people are at work.I have to train in the morning or in the evening when I get off of work.And I always find that I get sleepy in the afternoon, I am not normally at my best.The best time for me to workout is in the evening.I just wanted to let those morning exercisers aware of the spinal fluid...thats all
I also think that there is probably not much truth in the fact that you burn more fat on an emply stomach.This article mentions nothing about it.I also read one time that it doesn't matter if you eat or not b/c your body is going to burn stored fat anyway.What you just ate is still in your system and not stored.Who knew? Can you beleive half of what you read or just go with what works best for you?:7
Have a good day ladies,
Lori

 

[Connie1]

You are right, the info out there is conflicting. The more sources I read from, the more basic principles I grasp though. Some writers tend to accentuate or exaggerate one or another of the fine points. This I find true also about the Bible- writers and theologians often magnify one particular part of it.

What book does the educated crowd consider to be a bible of fitness? Does anyone know a superior text that really covers everything? Mel Siff's Supertraining is one I haven't read- should I?

I haven't seen Fitness Rx in stores around here, Lori. Maybe I'm just not looking for it. Where do you think I can find it? We have a Target and lots of Seven Elevens.

I find some great periodized workouts in Men's Health magazine...

-Connie

 

[lorihart]

Connie,
It is an american mag so I would think you can get it anywhere.Drugstores are usually a prime spot where I live.Do you have any magazines stores? I think they orginally started it as a mens magazine.You can check it out at fitnessrxmag.com
Lori

 

[2workout2]

Hi Connie,
You should try Barnes & Noble. It usually with all of the women's fitness magazines. I was in there on Saturday and saw the most recent copy. This is a very good magazine, one of my favorites. I think you will love it.

Terri

 

[Runcrazy]

Funny you bring this up - I just subscribed to FitnessRX as I think it's refreshing compared to some of the others that just seem to be repeating their information. (Connie I was previously purchasing it at Barnes & Noble.)

As far as exercising, I've never had a problem with consistency. I used to be a late afternoon early evening exerciser and have switched to mornings in the last 4 months. Getting up in the morning is difficult for me, but either way I get it done! So I think it really applies to people that haven't been able to really commit themselves to long term fitness.