Fitness Isn’t an Overnight Sensation

[alfresco]

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/22/health/nutrition/22best.html?_r=2

Thought this might be of interest to some people, especially those
who are personal trainers.

A few choice quotes . . .

"Results were not surprising. The subjects rated themselves more highly
than anyone else rated them, and female panelists rated the subjects
lower than the male subjects or panelists rated them. But, over all, the
subjects’ ratings barely changed, if at all, after their exercise program.
And neither did objective measures, like weight or percentage of body fat,
or waist size or the size of the bicep or thigh."

"“To make a change in how you look, you are talking about a significant
period of training,” Dr. Kraemer said. “In our studies it takes six months
to a year.” And, he added, that is with regular strength-training workouts,
using the appropriate weights and with a carefully designed individualized
program. “That is what the reality is,” he said."

" . . . that although he does not think the before-and-after photos in ads
are doctored, most people will not change so markedly no matter how
hard or long they work. “I believe they are taking the top one or two people
out of thousands,” Dr. Tarnopolsky said."

Exceptions abound, your mileage may vary and not necessarily agreeing
or disagreeing for a change . . . just some food for thought.

 

[Achilles08]

interesting