Did you know?

• Women who resist training with weights are at greater risk of suffering from osteoporosis, the effects of which are irreversible.

• Android obesity (fat above the waist) in males leads to low-back problems and dramatically increases the likelihood of having hypertension, diabetes, and coronary heart disease.

• Even moderate exercise can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease.

• The benefits of exercise go beyond the physical components and include reduced levels of stress, depression, and anxiety as well as a higher level of energy and self-esteem.

• Diet without exercise usually leads to unsatisfactory results.

• Improper weight training techniques impede progress and contribute to injuries.

• One-fourth of the American population is sedentary. (Do you contribute to this alarming statistic?)

• Endurance training increases the ability of a muscle to use fat as fuel.

• The average individual consumes a lot more daily calories (and a higher percentage of fat) than he/she assumes.

• Lifestyle choices have a far greater impact on one’s physical composition than do genetics.