EMBRACE FACTS. ERASE THE FICTION

We can avoid chronic and preventable conditions and diseases by stacking the odds in our favor as we reap the fringe benefits of looking, feeling and actually being healthy from the inside out. We can only achieve this state of optimum health and fitness by letting go of the myths (and people) that stand in the way of what truly and safely works in both the short and long run. Our failure yields success for those individuals and entities who thrive on our insatiable appetite for gimmicks and scams. These carefully orchestrated schemes can never work and will ultimately cause us harm if we do not take the time to fully understand human anatomy and physiology.

After age 30 we lose muscle and bone mineral density unless we build back what is lost or provide extra as storage in the way of stronger muscles and denser bones. This is best achieved by learning to correctly perform compound multi-joint weight-lifting exercises from a standing position so that we are engaged in simultaneous weight-bearing (on your feet) and weight-resistant (strengthening both muscle and bone by progressively increasing the loads). Body weight exercises alone are not enough. 

In addition, as we stand to perform squats, lunges, dead-lifts, and so on as we engage our core and keep our bodies upright.  This is the definition of balance. (Only those individuals who are disabled and unable to stand should be seated for both upper and lower body weight training exercises.) By completing each exercise using the full range of motion we become just as flexible if not more so than the unscrupulous individuals who have made it an art form to spread fabrications regarding how the human body actually functions and responds to progressive anaerobic exercise. Unless a woman is ingesting illegal anabolic steroids, it is virtually impossible for her to get bulky muscles. Women do not have anywhere near the testosterone required for muscle hypertrophy. That is usually fat wrapped around their muscles, not "bulk." Strong muscles throughout a woman's body will help to burn excess fat since the process of muscle fibers breaking down and building up burns fat and calories. 

Muscles that appear are the result of the reduction in body fat and their appearance is a very good indicator of optimum bone mineral density, energy, vigor, and overall fitness. Additionally, we cannot make muscles longer but we can decrease the excess body fat. Muscles temporarily lengthen (eccentric/lowering phase) and temporarily shorten (concentric/lifting) phase as the size remains constant. A little bit more muscle mass translates into a much more significant reduction in body fat.

Progressive weight-lifting works to lower our risk of many cancers because they drive insulin levels down. In addition, almost half of all cancers are the result of the food we eat.

Do not wait a moment longer. 

CLIMB, LIFT AND EAT WELL...