This Aerobic Exercise Program Could Change Your Life!

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It was about 100 years ago that I was first introduced to my first aerobic exercise program.

Coach Miller would “suggest” that we jog around the track for a while, suddenly break into a sprint for about 40 yards, and then slow down to a walk as our lungs cried out “Please don’t do that again.” In the beginning we looked upon this activity as an extreme form of punishment but we later learned that these alternating intensity workouts dramatically improved our energy and performance. Of the three key exercise variables…how often you exercise, how hard you work and how long you last, intensity has the most powerful effect.Your body responds to short bursts of intensity by releasing a cascade of fat-mobilizing hormones and anti-aging growth hormones that supercharge your metabolism and burn extra calories for 24 hours or longer.Here’s a good example of the powerful effect of exercise intensity on heart health. A new study by British researchers tracked 1,975 healthy men over ten years.

The men who exercised the hardest had a 47% percent lower risk of death from all causes and a whopping 62% lower risk of death from heart disease, compared with those who reported very little or no intense exercise. The best part however is that the benefits of this aerobic exercise program were achieved with as little as nine minutes per day of vigorous activity.

I’m Gene Millen. Fifteen years ago a heart surgeon, sawed open my chest and stitched in bypasses to six of my favorite heart arteries. It wasn’t as much fun as you might think…and started me on a journey to helping others avoid my mistakes.

My experience in aerobic exercise programs includes working with hundreds of people in the Vital Life Center, a health and wellness club for the “over 50 crowd. I thought I knew all the right aerobic exercise programs, but after trying Dr. Sears’ new PACE

Physical Fitness Training For Horses – Monitoring Change in an Equine Conditioning Program

As you proceed through your horse’s fitness training program, remember that change is not only inevitable, CHANGE IS THE GOAL. As your horse increases in physical fitness, his body, mind and emotions will all change too.  The horse trainer who pays careful attention to the horses in her or his stable will achieve the best results in the shortest amount of time.

Keep your eyes trained on your horse for changes in these common areas:

Vital Statistics– Vital Statistics refer to your horse’s temperature, pulse and respiration (TPR). As your horse progresses through your fitness training program, his vital statistics can act as red flags. Check his TPR at the same time each day for several days in a row and average the numbers to learn what is “normal” for your horse.  Monitor your horses TPR throughout your conditioning program. Even slight changes can indicate problems brewing. As horses become more physically fit, expect to see their baseline pulse and respiration lower.
Nutrient Requirements- The amount of feed that was sufficient to maintain good body condition when your horse was a pasture potato will not be enough to support him as his training load increases.  Adjust your horse’s feed ration to accommodate increasing physical demands
Tack Fit– A human Olympic athlete looks very different from a couch potato. Expect to see some radical changes in your horse’s physiology through your fitness training program!  As he loses weight and gains muscle, you will find your saddle no longer fits. If you do not have several different sized saddles that are appropriate to your horse, you may use a saddle with adjustable gullets or use shims or pads to maintain correct fit. Your horse’s soundness and your competitive success depend on it!
Inflammation– Inflammation is the equine body’s response to overexertion. Train yourself to watch and feel your horse, particularly his legs and hooves, for any changes. Watch for swelling and feel for heat. Swelling and heat indicate inflammation, excessive stress and potential injury. 

MONITOR your horse’s changes carefully as you progress through your equine conditioning program. You may need to adjust your training program to accommodate unforeseen challenges. The faster you can catch and fix potential problems, the more you can avoid damaging your horse. This means more fitness and more fun faster for both you and your horse!