In today's busy world it can be hard to find the time to fit in regular workout sessions. Fortunately, staying in good shape and promoting better health doesn't always have to be limited to the confines of your local gym. Instead, focus on everyday ways to be more active, burn calories, get leaner and help maintain or even build additional muscle mass. Below are 5 ways to increase your activity level without stepping foot into a gym: 1. Try Taking Dance Lessons Looking for an alternative to the Friday, movie-night rut? Try some dance lessons. Dancing is actually a great way to boost … [Read more...] about Gymless workouts: Are you short on time?
Glycemic Index……..How does it affect your nutrition?
Dr. David J. Jenkins and associates at the University of Toronto developed this ranking system in 1981, which measures the effects of carbohydrates on glucose levels. This system compares available carbohydrates gram for gram in individual foods and gives them an evidence based numeric value of post meal glycemic. Carbohydrates are broken down into the bloodstream and how quickly this takes place determines their numeric value on the ranking system. Carbohydrates that digest slowly in the system are given a value lower on the scale. This means that the carbohydrates releases glucose … [Read more...] about Glycemic Index……..How does it affect your nutrition?
High Blood pressure: The Silent Killer
High blood pressure or hypertension means that there is high pressure in the arteries. It is known as the "silent killer" because it often presents no symptoms in its early stages. Normal blood pressure is below 120/80; blood pressure between 120/80 and 139/89 is called pre-hypertension; and a blood pressure reading of 140/90 is considered to be high. The top number is called the systolic blood pressure and has to do with the pressure in the arteries as the heart contracts and pumps blood into the arteries. The bottom number or diastolic blood pressure represents the pressure in the arteries … [Read more...] about High Blood pressure: The Silent Killer
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Image Contest Winner Announcement!
The winner of our Xcellerated Image Training Package Contest has been picked. Check out the video to see if you are the winner! … [Read more...] about Image Contest Winner Announcement!
YogaFit® on the Grounds of the Reading Public Museum!
Xcellerated Speed Training, the area’s only fitness organization that combines speed and agility training, strength training and nutrition conditioning into one cohesive program, is proud to offer YogaFit on the grounds of the Reading Public Museum. Imported from the West Coast to Berks County, YogaFit or Yoga for the Fitness Industry was developed in 1994 in Los Angeles by Beth Shaw, a leading expert in the field of mind body fitness. Based on the ancient fitness science of hatha yoga, YogaFit blends balance, strength, flexibility and power in a fitness format. It overcomes the … [Read more...] about YogaFit® on the Grounds of the Reading Public Museum!