Active April – Day 12
It takes the body six to eight weeks to adapt to an exercise program.
Active April – Day 11
Only 10% of people are successful at losing weight through diet alone, yet up to 80% of weight loss is down to diet.
Active April – Day 10
During workouts, women tend to burn more fat, but post-workouts men burn more fat.
Active April – Day 9
On average, a person walks 70,000 miles in their lifetime.
Active April – Day 8
“I must workout every day to see results.” – WRONG Exercising is important, but if you’re training hard you need to give your body time to recover.
Active April – Day 7
Regular weight training increases the number of calories burned during normal activities.
Active April – Day 6
For every pound of muscle gained, the body burns 50 extra calories every day.
Active April – Day 5
Teens who exercise decrease their chance of developing a glioma brain tumour by a third compared to those who do not exercise.
Active April – Day 4
The knee is the largest and most complex joint in your body which makes it most likely to be injured.
Active April – Day 3
You’re never too old for exercise.