A study of the P90X workout conducted by researchers at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (one commissioned by the American Council on Exercise) found that the popular workout is effective and does indeed improve cardio respiratory function.
Leave a Comment February 3, 2012
With the holidays approaching and most of us in a shopping frenzy, here are some tips from the LA Times about how to turn your shopping excursion into a workout. It says how a 150-lb person can burn up to 500 calories in three hours (kinda low considering I typically burn around that much in an hour’s run, but better than crashing on the couch watching the Griswolds and burning much less, I suppose).
(although the personal trainer interviewed refers to it as a hike, I don’t think he’s ever been to a designer sample sale — I personally approach it as a high-intensity, competitive sport, don’t you?).
(And this little sweater above, the Llama Love Sweater from Madewell? I’d definitely be sprinting and fighting off other shoppers for it, if it were in stock, that is).
Leave a Comment December 2, 2011
I often repeat the word “turnover” to myself when I’m out running as a reminder to aim for faster turnover (smaller steps, more of them at a faster pace). Often it works, but sometimes I just start craving apple turnovers, and in fact once ran straight to the grocery store–all sweaty in my running gear–to buy some (except they were out, drat!).
(For the most part, though, I’ll eat a fairly practical and healthy meal after a run, in case you were wondering–would feel terribly guilty to dig into something crazy fatty right afterwards–I save that for rest days so I don’t have to feel guilty, ha ha!)
In any case, a new review published in Obesity Reviews has found that working out may cause changes in your brain that lead to healthier eating. Regular exercise enhances our brain’s inhibitory control, so we’re better equipped to resist making impulsive diet choices (such as apple turnovers!).
(And that sign pictured above? One I spotted in Hong Kong this summer–and you know what I would’ve done had I had the time? Popped in for some cake. I do so heart cake!)
Leave a Comment November 28, 2011