Episode 78: Weights: Uplifting?

Podcast Episode Summary

Muscle use more energy than fat. Sort of like people - active people use more energy than lazy people. To that end, perhaps we should be adding weightlifting to our exercise regime.

I'm not saying run out to a gym and plunk down a ton of money so that you can feel the pain. I'm saying, lift up something heavier than you are usually lifting up. Lift it two or three times a day for 10 to 15 minutes. Or, work up to lifting it 10 minutes a day. If we build muscle And do our daily 30 ~ 45 minute walks, we will lose weight and be in shape.

Since muscles use energy even when they are not moving, we can watch TV and lose weight - assuming we're not stuffing our bodies with junk food, candy, chocolate, or beer. Since muscles use more energy than fat, even our walks will be more beneficial.

As always,  

consult a medical professional before starting off on a new exercise or diet program. Don't take your advice from a podcaster or blogger.

Here's the music from Music Alley:

• Throw Your Weight Around - Sucka Brown
• Weightless - Nada Surf
• D-weight - Depth
• Weight - Thee Witch Hazel Martinis