Ben's Health Notes- Protein, Healthy Habits, and Heart Rate

Jessie and I are here to make sure you put in yearlong and lifelong healthy habits.   

We know there are many options for getting your exercise, but it is important to stay on track in all aspects of your health and fitness journey.  

I put together some articles below in our 2022 Newsletter to help your health and fitness habits.  We hope you find these helpful and please share them with your friends and family!

Please reach out to me at ben@benmackiefitness.com or give me a call or text at 209-817-4721 and let's discuss how we can help you with your fitness goals!  -Whether it is shedding those COVD 19 pounds, getting ready for that big day, or looking to take your current fitness regimen to the next level.  

Cheers,

Ben

Below is a very helpful article on protein from Healthline.

Protein is a big topic these days in fitness and I like giving people information on how much protein to consume. 

As an exercising adult, a good rule is to target  1 gram of protein per 1 lb of body weight. That means a lot of people are not getting what they need in protein on a daily basis.  

One interesting fact is that protein can help in weight loss not just increasing muscle.  According to this article, 

"A protein intake at around 30% of calories seems to be optimal for weight loss. It boosts your metabolic rate and causes a spontaneous reduction in calorie intake."

Reach out to me if you would like assistance on getting a plan to get the optimal amount of protein in your diet and which protein supplement is right for you.

Need a workout to do when just at home or on the road?  Many of you have texted me for a hotel workout or you are stuck at home and can't make it to the gym.

Check out a few workouts below that will activate your body and make sure you get that workout in for the day!

Many of you have an Apple Watch or some sort of fitness tracker.   When you start a workout, your heart rate is tracked.   But what do all these numbers mean to you?    

It is important to get your heart rate elevated as part of your workout goals to improve your cardiovascular health.   I found this article from the Cleveland Clinic that does a great job of explaining heart rate zones.  

We know one exercise like the favorite burpees will do the job to increase heart rate, but there are many others that can also do the job.  Whatever your workout level, increasing the heart rate is a must!