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Greetings Friend, I hope your workouts are as stimulating as ever, and your outlook on life is a positive one. Please enjoy this week's newsletter and feel free to return any comments that you may have. Enjoy! Trainer's Tip    What Time? Ever wonder what time of day you should exercise for best results? There are several things to consider. Studies show that you are strongest in the afternoon, and that for males, testosterone levels are highest in the early morning. Real world experience proves the most consistant exercisers workout in the morning before going to work. It is easier to miss an afternoon/evening workout if something unexpected arises or your energy level is low. What it comes down to is this: experiment. Some clients dislike morning workouts and others love them, but they all have done both to find out what works for them! View it online Doc Talk    Heart Disease Heart Disease, also known as Coronary Artery Disease, is the number one killer in the United States. The process begins as atherosclerosis in the coronary arteries that feed the heart. In this process, cholesterol deposits are formed in the inner layer of the arteries. These are known as plaques. High blood levels of cholesterol contribute to deposition in the artery wall. The plaques can also form where the artery has been irritated or damaged by cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, or in certain genetic abnormalities such as homocystinemia. Over time the plaques enlarge, reducing the diameter of the blood vessels. This reduces the amount of blood that can flow through the arteries, especially during exertion. This reduced blood flow causes pain in the heart muscle, known as angina. In some situations, the plaque can rupture, exposing the blood to the inside of the plaque. This can cause the blood to clot at that site. Blood flow to the heart is rapidly stopped, leading to a heart attack. Prevention is the key to heart disease, since in many cases, irreversible or fatal damage can occur during a heart attack. Lowering one's intake of fat and cholesterol helps to reduce blood levels. Smoking cessation is absolutely critical. Control of diabetes and high blood pressure are also important aspects of prevention. Regular exercise not only lowers cholesterol, but also improves cardiopulmonary conditioning, lowers blood pressure, and in diabetics, lowers blood glucose levels. View it online Did You Know?    According to research presented at the 2000 meeting of the American College of Rheumatology shows women smokers are almost twice as likely to develop early-onset rheumatoid arthritis as women who don't smoke.

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