That once you’re born, you do not grow any more muscle cells? You can only change their size but not their number. However, it is still possible to LOSE muscle cells if you’re not using them. In fact, muscle fibres naturally start disappearing at the age of 25! All we can do is try to...
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Individuals who are moderately active… Are 34% less likely to develop dementia! Have increased HDL “good” cholesterol and decreased LDL “bad” cholesterol! Have better emotional well-being and better overall mood than inactive individuals! Can adapt to stress better than sedentary individuals! Are less likely to develop depression! Have at least 50% less risk of developing...
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“Energy In” includes the sources of energy you ingest through food. “Energy Out” is the energy exerted by your body through basic functioning and exercise. Depending if they are in balance or not dictates your body weight and whether you’re losing, gaining or maintaining. Positive energy balance: Energy In is greater than Energy Out = WEIGHT...
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A person’s body is a mosaic of various biological structures, including bone, muscle, organs, water and, of course, fat. Every item within the body is compiled to provide a measurement of a person’s weight. Basically: Total Body Weight = Fat Free Mass + Fat Mass Fat free mass is everything within the body that is...
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