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January 20th, 2008
The Skinny on Fat
from an inset in the article
"Too Fat? No More Excuses-research is revealing how very damaging extra baggage is. "
by Sarah Baldauf in U.S.News & World Report January 14, 2008
Another one of many articles outlining the growing bank of knowledge about the adverse effects of excess body fat on our health. It turns out that there is mounting evidence that those extra fat cells change the entire body's biochemical functioning.
Don't be fooled: Your body fat doesn't just quietly act as as extra padding and provide warmth. The tissue is actively driving biochemical change all over the body. When there's too much on board, the signaling system short-circuits and the rest of the body pays the price.
You may be surprised at how many options you have when it comes to supersetting. Some of the basic supersetting training methods are listed below.
- FAT:
- These cells, unlike others in your body, are not programmed to die. Instead, they plump up with triglycerides and multiply when they can't expand any further.
- Brain:
- The hypothalamus responds to hormones relased by fat, including leptin ( a protein hormone that plays a key role in regulating energy intake and energy expenditure), which signals when to slow down food intake and burn more energy. But, when there's a glut of leptin, its messages aren't heard.
- Heart and Vascular System:
- A fat surplus floods the bloodstram with inflammatory factors, which raises the risk of hypertension and atheriosclerosis. Chronic inflammation has been linked to cancer too.
- Pancreas:
- Too much fat prompts the organ to wildly pump out insulin, which can lead to insulin resistance and diabetes-- and fat cells plump with unused energy.
- Liver:
- In excess, fat begins to get stored here. And in extreme casees, inflammation and scarring can cause cirrhosis, liver failure, and the need for a transplant.
Past SWAC Fitness Info Articles
- Challenge your Body with Supersets
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- Why Exercise Protects Your Memory
- Intestinal Bacteria May Cause Weight Gain
- What about hormones and antibiotics in milk?
- Treadmill Workouts to Keep Life Interesting
- Does Milk Really "Do a Body Good?"
- Lack of Quality Controls in the Ergogenic Aid industry
- Do Ergogenic Aids Help or Hinder Athletic Performance?
- Think like an Athlete-Design a Tailored Program
- Think like an Athlete-Identify Specific Performance Goals
- If you See It, You'll Eat It!
- Some Facts About Osteoporosis Part 2
- Some Facts About Osteoporosis Part 1
- Spot Reduction Exercises are Not Effective!
- Low Carb Diet and Endurance Training
- High or Low? What is the best way to burn fat and calories?
- Watch out, you may catch obesity
- Hyponatremia Should Never Happen to You
- Stop Skin Cancer Before it Starts
- How exercise can slow aging
- Weekend Warrior Syndrome-Kids Also Suffer
- Understanding Portion Control
- Sound Body, Sounder Mind part 1
- Sound Body, Sounder Mind part 2
- Metabolism 101, part 1
- Metabolism 101, part 2
- Metabolism 101, part 3
- Metabolism 101, part 4
- Hamstring Problems? Cross-training and muscle balance
- Injured or Tired? These foods will help you bounce back fast!
- Why you should Cool Down (after cardio workout)
- Should you perform behind the neck pull downs?
- Caffeine Helps!
- Run a Race for your Goals!
- Don't Blame Metabolism for Weight Gain
- Get the Full Story on Guinness...Is it really "Good for You?
- What Causes Muscle Soreness?
- How Lack of Exercise Shortens Lives
- Sports=Bad Knees? Not Necessarily!
- Sugar in Sports Drinks
- Dressing for Winter Endurance Sports