A few minutes ago, I came across an article post on diet-blog.com that was discussing new research out of Australia saying that there is a dramatic increase in eating disorders for 30, 40, and 50 year old women.
In the Sydney Herald, one writer claimed that middle-aged women were developing eating disorders in an attempt to emulate celebrities like Madonna, and here's my 2 cents.
Madonna just had a couple of concerts here in Boston last week, and I was blown away by how good she looked on stage.
I definitely think the celebrity driven image ideal is associated with a rise of eating disorders in older women.
Another thought is that the older women of today are actually the first generation of obsessed dieters from the 1980's.
In the 1980's aerobics classes, lifting weights at the gym, and fad diets took off like rockets. The teenagers and 30 year old dieters of the 80's are the 40-60 years olds of today.
Just like the baby boomers created a wave in every industry, they are likely creating a wave of eating disorders also.
Unfortunately, a shift in our attitudes towards health and body image started many years ago, which leads me to believe that future generations of middle-aged women will be plauged by the same plight.
But, let me also say this... just as there has been a development of extreme over-consciousness regarding diet and exercise in a small minority, there has also been an extreme unconsciousness and apathy towards health in the majority. Which portends that there will be much more suffering from obesity related disorders for todays teenagers as they approach middle age in the next 20-30 years.
To all the ladies out there who are struggling with body image, let me tell you that I think all women are beautiful. And, I think that losing weight should be a matter of health first, beauty second.
Do your best to take care of your mental, emotional, and physical health because they are all related.
Yours in Health,
Dr. Charles
Ab-Core-and-Stomach-Exercises.com
Monday, October 20, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Guest Blogger David Bohmiller of My-Personal-Trainer-School.com
How to Lose Weight With Cardiovascular Exercise
By David "Boh" Bohmiller
At 4:30am this morning, I started my undercover research of a health club I’m considering working at in San Francisco.
I didn’t know the choice of workout clothes would differ so much.
(I won’t tell you which city has better taste in fitness apparel.)
I also wasn’t surprised to see that the same fitness weight loss mistakes are made on both the Atlantic and the Pacific coasts.
At 5am the fitness enthusiasts were headed for their favorite brands of cardiovascular exercise; the treadmill, elliptical cross trainer, bikes, and a rower.
What was very interesting to me was that not one of the men and women “getting their cardio done” was with a Personal Trainer.
The Personal Trainers had their clients involved in a mixture of mobility exercises, core exercises, and active warm-ups.
Want in on a little secret???
I’m willing to bet that each of the clients working out with their Personal Trainers burned more calories and did more toward achieving their weight loss and fat loss goals than those on the cardiovascular equipment.
Do you remember those long, boring classes in high school and in college that seemed to never end?
Do you find yourself in business meetings on Friday afternoons that feel the same way?
Well, your cardiovascular exercise shouldn’t feel that way and doesn’t have to feel that way.
Lots of people tell me that they do “traditional cardio” because they don’t have to think about it. It’s just choose a machine and go.
And they continue to do it, no matter how boring it is.
Well, when you are working with a Personal Trainer, you don’t have to think….that much. :)
We choose the exercises for you. We tell you how many to do, at what speed, and with which weights. We offer corrections when necessary so that you get the most out of your valuable time.
A few more important things about how your workouts with a Personal Trainer differ from traditional cardiovascular exercise…
In most cases, you are providing your body and your heart with a tougher cardiovascular challenge. You’re making your heart stronger.
You are moving more joints through a far greater range of motion. Working on the same machine all the time can actually build muscular imbalances around the joints in your body making it tougher for you to move effectively.
Whenever your range of motion or mobility is prohibited, your chance of injury is greater….not to mention that a shortened range of motion means that you activate fewer muscle fibers.
Lessened activation equals lessened toning and fewer calories burned! Not good!!
If you’re bored from doing the same cardiovascular exercise all of the time and you haven’t seen the changes that you’ve wanted to see when you’re looking in the mirror, then it’s time to talk to one of us to learn about Personal Training and what it will do for you.
Don’t be afraid….most of us don’t bite!!
Committed to your fitness success,
Boh
David I. Bohmiller, BS, NSCA-CSCS
My Personal Trainer School LLC
By David "Boh" Bohmiller
At 4:30am this morning, I started my undercover research of a health club I’m considering working at in San Francisco.
I didn’t know the choice of workout clothes would differ so much.
(I won’t tell you which city has better taste in fitness apparel.)
I also wasn’t surprised to see that the same fitness weight loss mistakes are made on both the Atlantic and the Pacific coasts.
At 5am the fitness enthusiasts were headed for their favorite brands of cardiovascular exercise; the treadmill, elliptical cross trainer, bikes, and a rower.
What was very interesting to me was that not one of the men and women “getting their cardio done” was with a Personal Trainer.
The Personal Trainers had their clients involved in a mixture of mobility exercises, core exercises, and active warm-ups.
Want in on a little secret???
I’m willing to bet that each of the clients working out with their Personal Trainers burned more calories and did more toward achieving their weight loss and fat loss goals than those on the cardiovascular equipment.
Do you remember those long, boring classes in high school and in college that seemed to never end?
Do you find yourself in business meetings on Friday afternoons that feel the same way?
Well, your cardiovascular exercise shouldn’t feel that way and doesn’t have to feel that way.
Lots of people tell me that they do “traditional cardio” because they don’t have to think about it. It’s just choose a machine and go.
And they continue to do it, no matter how boring it is.
Well, when you are working with a Personal Trainer, you don’t have to think….that much. :)
We choose the exercises for you. We tell you how many to do, at what speed, and with which weights. We offer corrections when necessary so that you get the most out of your valuable time.
A few more important things about how your workouts with a Personal Trainer differ from traditional cardiovascular exercise…
In most cases, you are providing your body and your heart with a tougher cardiovascular challenge. You’re making your heart stronger.
You are moving more joints through a far greater range of motion. Working on the same machine all the time can actually build muscular imbalances around the joints in your body making it tougher for you to move effectively.
Whenever your range of motion or mobility is prohibited, your chance of injury is greater….not to mention that a shortened range of motion means that you activate fewer muscle fibers.
Lessened activation equals lessened toning and fewer calories burned! Not good!!
If you’re bored from doing the same cardiovascular exercise all of the time and you haven’t seen the changes that you’ve wanted to see when you’re looking in the mirror, then it’s time to talk to one of us to learn about Personal Training and what it will do for you.
Don’t be afraid….most of us don’t bite!!
Committed to your fitness success,
Boh
David I. Bohmiller, BS, NSCA-CSCS
My Personal Trainer School LLC
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