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Archive for January 30th, 2009

Fat Burning Aerobics > Maggie Greenwood-Robinson

To get rid of unwanted fat, aerobic exercise is a must. It increases special fat-burning enzymes in the body, plus builds the number and density of tiny structures in cells called “mitochondria,” where fat and other nutrients are burned. The more mitochondria you have, the more fat your body can burn. Aerobic exercise fights fat during exercise as well. In the first three to five minutes of aerobic exercise, your body starts burning mainly carbohydrate for fuel. After about 20 minutes, fat starts to kick in more fuel, especially as you pick up your pace. Furthermore, the more aerobically fit you are, the sooner your body switches over to fat stores and the greater percentage of fat you’ll burn for fuel. An aerobically fit body is a fat-burning machine. Is there a way to burn more fat with aerobic exercise? With aerobic exercise, try to gradually work up to a vigorous pace or “high-intensity.”

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Mechanics of the Upright Row

To execute this exercise grasp the bar with a narrow grip, perhaps slightly narrower than shoulder width, with an overhand grip and pull upward. The wider the grip the more the trapezius muscle will assist in the movement. Pull the bar upwards with elbows leading, similar to following your bodies contour. As the bar rises and your elbows bend, your wrist will also flex. If you feel discomfort in the wrist while doing this movement, try using an E-Z Bar and grip it on the inclined angle. The target muscle for this movement is the lateral head of the deltoid, also known as the side deltoid. The function of this muscle is to abduct and flex the humerus (upper arm), or to move the arm upward laterally.

Friday, January 30th, 2009