Fun Fitness Facts #1
In the first of a new series, we take a look at the light-hearted but fascinating side of all things health and fitness and some incredible things you may not have been aware off.
For example: -
By the time you have reached 50 years of age, you will have walked approximately 75,000 miles.
This is according to a study carried out in America highlighting the importance of the correct footwear.
That equates to walking around the Earths circumference twice at its widest point ‘the Equator’.
You will certainly need some decent trainers for that.
A muscle dehydrated by a mere 3% will have a decrease in strength of 10%
This is not the first time we have highlighted the importance of staying hydrated (find out more in our previous blog ‘water water everywhere’).
It takes twice as long to lose muscle as it does to build it.
Finally, all those hours of hard work are paying off. Those chest and back sessions become even more worth it when you consider your muscle stays around longer.
The biggest Fat Burner is Sleep
Yep you read that right, you have friends who want to lose weight? Tell them to get some sleep.
Studies have shown that 8.5 hours sleep a night is the optimum amount of sleep as the longer you are awake the slower your metabolism becomes as your brain attempts to preserve energy.
25% of your bones are located in your Feet!
Look after your toes as there are multiple bones in your feet. In fact, each foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints and 100 muscles.
No wonder it hurts so much breaking your foot!
Physical activity is better for your brain than specific brain training exercises
Regular exercise stimulates neurogenesis (or the creation of new neurons) in the brain, so much like the rest of your muscles, physical activity can help ‘bulk up’ your brain cells too.
Brainy and strong!
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