Daily Tips: Tuesday June 28, 2005
Health and Diet
Low fat equals low calorie? Not always. Fat lends flavor to food, so many low fat foods are often replaced with sugar to improve the taste. Excess calories mean excess weight. Take a look at the ingredient list on a fat free salad dressing. These are often laden with sugar. Read labels and ingredient lists carefully!
Fitness
Regardless of your experience level, anyone can use perceived exertion to effectively gauge exercise intensity. Whether youre new to aerobic exercise or a fitness enthusiast, use the RPE scale to become familiar with your perception and description of exercise effort. By using RPE, your exercise sessions will be more effective and more enjoyable.
Low fat equals low calorie? Not always. Fat lends flavor to food, so many low fat foods are often replaced with sugar to improve the taste. Excess calories mean excess weight. Take a look at the ingredient list on a fat free salad dressing. These are often laden with sugar. Read labels and ingredient lists carefully!
Fitness
Regardless of your experience level, anyone can use perceived exertion to effectively gauge exercise intensity. Whether youre new to aerobic exercise or a fitness enthusiast, use the RPE scale to become familiar with your perception and description of exercise effort. By using RPE, your exercise sessions will be more effective and more enjoyable.
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