Tom Schmidt introduced our speaker Erik Peacock, Puravida Fitness. Erik spoke to our club about the "Five ways to convert your body from a fat storing to a fat burning machine and get the lean fit body you’ve always wanted."
Biggest reasons resolutions fail
- Incomplete programs
- Lack of structure and progression
- Push too hard too soon/injury
- No accountability or support
- Not prioritizing nutrition
Problem #1 Address nutrition
The Insulin Trap
- Drink ½ your bodyweight in water
- Eat whole foods that do not spike your blood sugar
- Eat protein, fiber, and good fats with your meals
- Eat frequently 5-6 times/day
- Always eat breakfast it sets the tone for the day!!
- Severely limit or cut out alcohol
Problem #2- Exercise or not exercising to stimulate metabolism
- Solutions: Strength routines focused on circuit style training that utilizes whole body movements and elevates heart rate (2 – 3 times per week)
- Cardio training-interval style training with peaks and recovery periods (3-5 times per week)
Problem #3 Improve movement quality
- Prevent injuries
- Better performance and results
- Reduce inflammation and stress on the body
- Movement screen can give you a strategy
Problem #4 – Manage sleep and stress
- High stress drives up Cortisol which blocks body’s ability to burn fat and add muscle
- Lack of sleep drives up fat storing hormones and suppresses fat burning hormones.
Problem #5 Utilize basic vitamin supplements
- Make sure to purchase products that are USP Grade.
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