Activity

How important is it to be active? In some studies that I have seen activity levels explain the majority of weight gain. There is a concept today called G-Flux that has been made poplular by John Berardi. Berardi is one of the top names in nutrition these days. The basic principle of G-Flux is that it is healthier to function at a higher activity level. When your activity level is high it is possible to create a caloric deficit without having to restrict calories. For example, it is better to burn 2500 calories a day and eat 2200 than it is to burn 2000 calories and eat 1700. Both situations produce a caloric deficit of 300 calories but the higher caloric total will probably produce results faster. By enabling yourself to eat more calories you will give your body more nutrition or building blocks to work with, assuming that you are eating the right kinds of foods. There are many people that say that we are made to function at very high activity levels and that the appetite regulates itself when your activity levels are higher. There are also some other benefits that I see from having a high activity level. The biggest benefit that I see is a faster turnover of cells in your body. All of our cells turnover or get replaced. Think of the dead skin that falls of in order for new skin to come in. The faster that these cells turnover means the faster that you are going to get over illnesses and injuries. A faster turnover also changes your body faster if you are eating right and exercising because it creates healthier cells at a faster rate.

Workout of the Day
Body composition routine
4 sets of 2 min burpee
1 min rest between sets