You know when you’re doing cardio in the gym on anyone one of those machines and you see the ”fat burn zone” option…do you reallyknow what that means? We’ve been asked the question a hundred times before and recently came across an article in the IDEA Fitness Journal that seems to seperate the concept from myth really well. So how does your body “burn” fat? That term is used lightly because your body actually uses very little fat when we workout, either aerobically or anerobically.  The energy our bodies use is primarily from Carbohydrates when we lift weights or run on the treadmill.  We tap …

Here comes the Rain again! Don’t let the rain keep your from getting out! September and October is a great time for Outdoor recreation in Oregon.  We all know that when the weather gets bad we’ll spend more time inside, so take advantage of this last month and get out!  Here’s a few suggestions: – Plan at least one outdoor activity per week. (hike or run with a friend, bike rides, picnic, golf, frisbee, canoe, etc…) Research shows that sun exposure increases Vitamin D and endorphins released from exercise help reduce stress and improve your mood.  Call a friend now. …