As we get older, our metabolism slows down.  After the age of 25, the body loses approximately 1 pound of muscle a year.  Learning about proper diet and exercising regularly helps to prevent the loss of lean muscle. Did you know that a pound of lean muscle can burn up to 45 calories?  Adding more lean muscle to your body will help to prevent the weight gain associated with aging.

Adding exercise such as aerobics and resistance training will boost bone mineral density, delay the onset of diabetes, lower blood pressure, helps prevent coronary heart disease, boosts energy and may help to prevent other diseases such as cancer. 

Mental health experts have recommended exercise to help beat depression. New research shows that adding cardiovascular exercise to your daily activities may help alleviate taking anti-depressants. 

Investing in a personal trainer pays for itself.  Having a professional to help you set your goals will help you to reach those goals much quicker. A personal trainer is your motivator and assurance that you will train in a safe manner. You WILL get faster results with the help of a fitness pro!
 
Please seek the advice of your doctor before starting an exercise program.