Keys to Fitness: Need to Lose Some Weight?........Maybe You Need More Sleep

Introduction

Hello Everyone!!

Firstly let's get the excuse of being "too old" to get in shape out of the way.
For me my birthday is just a date on a calender as i have competed for over a decade against competitors half my age. How you might ask? By having the knowledge of how the body functions and just as importantly how to get the most out of your workouts, i will pass on my wisdom & tips to you my fellow bloggers and followers.

The "Key"(s) to exercise is having a variety. First not allowing the task to become boring and/or cumbersome as you must keep the brain guessing thus eliminating the plateau effect. Also when changes are not immediate one tends to become frustrated and feels like quitting, so we are going to change this with the blog to keep the routines far from boring and productive.

Secondly i will pass on knowledge regarding nutrition and water which is critical. You can work out all you want but remember what you do during exercise is tearing down the muscle and if you don't repair and hydrate you are just wasting your time, this aspect is probably 60%+ of the equation to a healthy body

Within the continuation of this blog, I will show you how to improve your health, change your shape and improve your game.... from the serious athlete to the weekend warrior. There will be video's of weight bearing exercises per body part and routines that everyone can fit in to their schedule and lifestyle no matter how hectic it is.

And remember, there is no point in having an empire if you are not around to enjoy it. Your body is a temple!

Yours in Fitness,

Terry Keys
www.terrykeys.ca

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"Terry's knowledge of nutrition, proper training techniques and insight into how to maximize our player's energy and strength is second to none........ it has proven invaluable in our team's success."

-Trevor Stienburg, Head Coach

SMU Hockey Huskies

2010 CIS National Champions

"Few athletes have the dedication, let alone the physical ability to stay at the top of their sport the way Terry Keys has."

-Jim Reyno

Halifax Daily News Reporter

"Very few athletes have the ability or knowledge to truly help people in reaching their lifestyle goals. With his proven accomplishments in body sculpting, Terry is able to grasp and provide methods that work........ He is a walking testimonial of his success and abilities in living a healthy and happy lifestyle."

-Richard Glover

Director HBS & ProLab Canada

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Need to Lose Some Weight?........Maybe You Need More Sleep

We have the training going well, eating right for the body type and getting our water intake correct but still are stuck with some unwanted pounds......maybe lack of sleep is the reason. So read this list and see why you should be getting more sack time and reap the benefits A) Sleep regulates the amount of leptin and ghrelin in your body which these hormones control your appetite and satiety, thus with the extra rest your more able to avoid the cravings for sugar and high-fat foods. B) Sleep releases human growth hormone (HGH) which promotes fat breakdown and increases muscle mass so for sure a win/win. C) No Sleep leads us to stress more easily which makes the body hold water and maybe make some "bad" food choices as we look for comfort lol. So as you can see, sleep plays an important role in leading us to a more healthier lifestyle.......your choice when or if you decide to burn the midnight oil.