More About Metabolic Resistence Training

Those of you who I often speak with no how I feel about steady state cardio for weight loss (it's ineffective.) Everyday I see the same people plugging away on a treadmill or elliptical machine for 30 - 45 minutes. Those are the people who never get any results from their training. The goal should be to increase strength while also increasing long term metabolic rate. This is done using Metabolic Resistence Training. Here is a video by Rachel Cosgrove. In it she articulates the reasons for this strategy much better then I can. It's all about utilizing activities that will build muscle, result in an elevated metabolism for hours post-workout, and burn calories during the workout. Metabolic Resistence Training is the best way to accomplish all three things at once.

Random thoughts...

Here are a few interesting things I read today....

• This is a blog that I regularly read. If anyone likes hummus (YUM) he has a homemade recipe posted today. I think I'm going to give it a try...
• Speaking of Vitamin D, here's another quick article about the role of Vitamin D and cholesterol..."Diabetics deficient in vitamin D can't process cholesterol so it builds in blood vessels, increasing heart attack and stroke risk, U.S. researchers said."
• Here's one for the Stupid Human Tricks Hall of Fame.
• Here's another blog I read often. I really like her most recent post about the power of simply believing in yourself, staying focused, and going through every aspect of life with a positive attitude.

Everyone have a tremendous weekend!!

Mike