One big question that tends to arise for those trying to shed a few pounds: Is cardio for weight loss right for me? Although it may sound rather obvious, the impact of losing weight with cardio can vary from person to person. Cardio is any kind of movement that elevates the heart rate, so for … Read More
I’m feeling pretty good as I head into my eighth week at Structure House. In fact, I’m actually getting ready to do an 80-mile bike ride with my dad for his 80th birthday. We have this saying in my family: “The Bensons never lose; we only learn.” We don’t consider anything a loss, but an opportunity to learn something. And that includes your lifestyle and your … Read More
Burst training is a form of interval training that some instructors suggest to people who are trying to lose weight as well as vary their exercise routine. Burst training occurs within workouts to elevate the heart rate toward the higher levels of the max for a certain period of time before returning to normal. Burst … Read More
Feeling good about your body and dieting aren’t always one and the same. It’s easy to think that committing to the latter will lead to increased vigor, loads of energy, and a better self-image, but dieting isn’t always that black and white. I’ve been jumping in and out of different diets since junior high, and … Read More
It’s been four weeks since I started my journey at Structure House, and I’m feeling much healthier than I did a month ago. Something I’ve been thinking a lot about lately is the connection between your mental health and your physical health. I’m learning that it’s so important and necessary to get healthy on the … Read More
Over the years, I’ve probably lost about 400 pounds. At this point in my life, I feel comfortable saying that I’m an expert when it comes to losing weight. Unfortunately, I haven’t yet mastered what it takes to keep the weight off. During a recent weeklong stay at Structure House, I learned a lot about … Read More
Can I Use Essential Oils for Weight Loss? You may have heard that people reportedly use essential oils for all kinds of reasons, including relaxation, to boost their immunity, and even to ease headaches. But can you use essential oils for weight loss? While there’s no direct link between essential oils and weight, you may … Read More
Ryan Benson, previous winner of NBC’s The Biggest Loser, visited Structure House and talks about his experience. When you talk to most people about weight loss, the first things they think about are diet and exercise. These, of course, are important topics. Following a healthy nutrition plan and incorporating appropriate amounts of activity into your … Read More
The FITT principle is a lesser-known phrase that is used to prescribe fitness and exercise recommendations to clients. This principle is taught to future personal trainers, exercise specialists, and exercise physiologists as a way to adjust a client’s workouts incrementally to achieve consistent progression without overloading the client in one area. F.I.T.T. F – Frequency … Read More
Myth: Muscle weighs more than fat Fact: One pound of muscle actually weighs the same as one pound of fat: they each weigh one pound! There are, however, two important differences between muscle tissue and fat tissue. For one, fat tissue is bulkier than muscle tissue, so it occupies more space under the skin. Thus, … Read More
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