Dear followers,
Our blog spot is coming to an end, but for the better and easier! From now on we will be using only our facebook page due to popular demand. If you are not yet, become a friend and invite all of your friends to join us at our page. We will be releasing lots of good info and updates about our school and current activities, along with fitness tips and others! Our page is:
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See you all there,
Have a kicking day!
Instructor Lucas
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Calories burned = Fat burned = WEIGHT LOSS
Let’s solve the debate on low intensity vs. high intensity workouts. There are many conflicting statement about how long and how hard you need to exercise in order to lose weight.
A high intensity workout, which is defined as exercises which push your heart rate up to 75% of its maximum or more, is infinitely better. High intensity workouts have been proven to increase metabolism and burn more calories. In fact, high intensity burns 9 times more fat per each calorie burn during exercise. The reality is that the activity that expends the greatest amount of total calories will lead to the most amount of fat burned! Best of all, the benefits become evident in a matter of weeks!
American College of Sports Medicine Position Stand - The recommended quantity and quality of exercise for developing and maintaining cardio respiratory and muscular fitness, and flexibility in healthy adults, Med. Science. Sports Exercise., Vol. 30, No. 6, pp. 975-991, 1998:
"The combination of frequency, intensity, and duration of chronic exercise has been found to be effective for producing a training effect. The interaction of these factors provide the overload stimulus. In general, the lower the stimulus the lower the training effect, and the greater the stimulus the greater the effect. As a result of specificity of training and the need for maintaining muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility of the major muscle groups, a well-rounded training program including aerobic and resistance training, and flexibility exercises is recommended. Although age in itself is not a limiting factor to exercise training, a more gradual approach in applying the prescription at older ages seems prudent. . ."
The reality is that low intensity exercise burns fewer calories. To achieve the same benefits of a high intensity workout, you are going to have to exercise longer. So, if you are going easy with your exercise, your are going to have to exercise longer!
Have a "intense and exciting" day!
Instructor Lucas
A high intensity workout, which is defined as exercises which push your heart rate up to 75% of its maximum or more, is infinitely better. High intensity workouts have been proven to increase metabolism and burn more calories. In fact, high intensity burns 9 times more fat per each calorie burn during exercise. The reality is that the activity that expends the greatest amount of total calories will lead to the most amount of fat burned! Best of all, the benefits become evident in a matter of weeks!
American College of Sports Medicine Position Stand - The recommended quantity and quality of exercise for developing and maintaining cardio respiratory and muscular fitness, and flexibility in healthy adults, Med. Science. Sports Exercise., Vol. 30, No. 6, pp. 975-991, 1998:
"The combination of frequency, intensity, and duration of chronic exercise has been found to be effective for producing a training effect. The interaction of these factors provide the overload stimulus. In general, the lower the stimulus the lower the training effect, and the greater the stimulus the greater the effect. As a result of specificity of training and the need for maintaining muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility of the major muscle groups, a well-rounded training program including aerobic and resistance training, and flexibility exercises is recommended. Although age in itself is not a limiting factor to exercise training, a more gradual approach in applying the prescription at older ages seems prudent. . ."
The reality is that low intensity exercise burns fewer calories. To achieve the same benefits of a high intensity workout, you are going to have to exercise longer. So, if you are going easy with your exercise, your are going to have to exercise longer!
Have a "intense and exciting" day!
Instructor Lucas
Friday, August 6, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
Should schools send home a report card about children's bodyweight?
n Medway Massachusetts the public school system is insisting the students are weighed and that their body mass index be calculated so that the school can determine if the child is obese or not.
They are early adopters of this trend and it may be coming to your school district soon.
The results are sent home with the student just like a report card would except it is a report card on the child’s fitness level.
Some parents are already fighting this claiming that the public school system and the state government has overstepped their boundaries and is showing no respect for the parents and pediatrician.
The potential risk with this is that the child will feel embarrassed or judged. Will they wonder if they are being watched every time they eat lunch, which can easily lead to an eating disorder after that.
The school system is probably thinking that someone has to take charge, but when are they going to actually teach the child how to eat, exercise and live a healthier life?
Is it going to be during that 1 hour period where they cut out gym class from most schools or is it going to be during math class when they teach them how to figure out their BMI?
Should the school system be allowed to require body weight measurements and have a fitness report card sent home to the parents or should they butt out and mind their own business?
Please, let us know what you think.
Instructor Lucas
Source:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,597183,00.html
They are early adopters of this trend and it may be coming to your school district soon.
The results are sent home with the student just like a report card would except it is a report card on the child’s fitness level.
Some parents are already fighting this claiming that the public school system and the state government has overstepped their boundaries and is showing no respect for the parents and pediatrician.
The potential risk with this is that the child will feel embarrassed or judged. Will they wonder if they are being watched every time they eat lunch, which can easily lead to an eating disorder after that.
The school system is probably thinking that someone has to take charge, but when are they going to actually teach the child how to eat, exercise and live a healthier life?
Is it going to be during that 1 hour period where they cut out gym class from most schools or is it going to be during math class when they teach them how to figure out their BMI?
Should the school system be allowed to require body weight measurements and have a fitness report card sent home to the parents or should they butt out and mind their own business?
Please, let us know what you think.
Instructor Lucas
Source:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,597183,00.html
Congratulation to all students that graduated this past Saturday!
We would like to congratulate all the students that graduated this past Saturday! The event was a success and we are very proud of all of our students for the hard work and focus they put into it in order to achieve their goals!
Keep it up and before you know, you will be a Black Belt!
Have a blessed day!
Instructor Lucas
Keep it up and before you know, you will be a Black Belt!
Have a blessed day!
Instructor Lucas
Friday, July 30, 2010
Cage Fitness KO # 7
Don't forget to check out the Cage Fitness KO (Knock Out) #7 weekly issue. Also, I would like to remind all of you to participate and let us know what topics you would like to see us discussing. We really want this information to be very useful to you guys. So please, get involved and place comments as well as suggestions.
P.S.: If you haven't received our weekly newsletter bu email, make sure to let us know and we will include your email on the list. Th!
Have a blessed day!
Instructor Lucas
P.S.: If you haven't received our weekly newsletter bu email, make sure to let us know and we will include your email on the list. Th!
Have a blessed day!
Instructor Lucas
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