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The Heart of an Athlete

According to Men's Health magazine here are some things to know about an athletes heart: 1. Stem cells- Regular cardio triggers your bones to produce additional stem cells, which can help form new blood vessels. 2. Capillaries- These tiny blood vessels deliver oxygen and nutrients to your muscles. Endurance training can increase the number and density of capillaries. 3. Vague Nerve- This nerve instructs your heart when to beat. With consistent exercise, it signals a slowdown of your heart rate at rest, decreasing the demand on your ticker. 4. Mitochondria- Known as the powerhouses of your muscle cells, mitochondria increases in size and density. This allows you to better utilize the oxygen you breathe to generate energy. 5. Left ventricle - This is the heart's primary pump. Resistance training causes a thickening of its walls, which allows the heart to pump with greater force. Aerobic exercise increases the amount of blood this chamber can hold, allowing more oxygen-rich blood to be delivered to working muscles.

Regular exercise slows your resting heart rate, which eases the demands on your ticker.

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Avoid the "Seasonal Seven"

The holidays are upon us. So it’s time to beware of the “seasonal seven” – the seven pounds the average person gains between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. Still, it’s possible to enjoy the holidays – and the parties - without packing on the pounds. Here are a few tips, courtesy of MSNBC.

-First, don’t tell yourself, “It’s okay, it’s the holidays” because that opens the door to six weeks of splurging. Instead, when you hit the party circuit, wear your snuggest clothes to discourage overeating and concentrate on the social part of the evening instead of the food and drink.

-Then, it may sound obvious, but don’t stand near the food. A study found that obese people stand or sit 16 feet closer to the buffet than normal-weight people. They’re also 77% less likely to browse the buffet before filling their plate. So, pick three or four unusual foods, take a small serving of each, and don’t come back for seconds.

-Another way to avoid the seasonal seven: Exercise every day, no matter what. Even 10 minutes can burn off a little stress and maybe half a cookie. Your best bet: Hit the treadmill in the a.m. Studies show that 75% of people who work out in the morning stick with it, but just 25% of after-work exercisers keep at it because by the end of the day, too many excuses pop up.

-Eat your five-a-day fruits and veggies before you start on the holiday treats. When you fill up on healthy food with plenty of fiber, you’re less tempted by processed sugar, which will help you avoid the sugar highs and lows.

-Avoid temptation. Don’t walk through the break room 10 times a day when you know it’s full of holiday treats. Before a party, eat a healthy snack with a little protein. Protein takes longer to digest, so you’ll still feel full when you get to the party.

-Finally, remember that liquid calories count. One eggnog or specialty coffee can have as many calories a as personal pan-pizza. Studies show that people who drink liquid calories don’t reduce the amount of food they eat to compensate. In fact, liquid calories are more fattening because they take less energy to digest. Keep this in mind: To burn off just one regular soda, you’d have to walk for one hour and 18 minutes.