Why does muscle matter?

(From Nutrition Action Healthletter, Sept 2006)

Muscle is the absolute center-piece for being healthy, vital, and independent as we grow older. It keeps us strong and mobile. It tugs on bone to help bone stay strong. And it burns more calories than fat burns. Muscle and lean body mass are the metabolic engine in your body. So more muscle means your metabolic rate goes up, which make it easier to stay trim. Muscle is also where most of our blood sugar, or glucose, goes. When you eat food, glucose goes into the bloodstream and most of it gets deposited in the muscle as stored glycogen.

Fitness Tip of the Week from Williamsburg's Most Popular Gym - Iron-Bound Gym

Tricep Rope Push Down

Check out the video fitness tip of the week from Williamsburg's Iron-Bound Gym. This is an easy exercise and a great example of a way to work the triceps...and just in town for the sleeveless summer season.

Check out the video fitness tip of the week from Williamsburg's Iron-Bound Gym. This is aa great tip on how to use a stair stepper for a great cardio workout.

Check out the video fitness tip of the week from Williamsburg's Iron-Bound Gym.  This is an easy exercise which will help shape your arms and make them look great.