1. Weight Watchers

2.   Weights and strength training  Turns Fat tissue into muscle tissue  Studies have found it can prevent pre-diabetes from turning into type Two diabetes  Decreases glucose levels  Could gain weight in muscle tissue Resistance Training

3.   Yoga is a great form of flexibility training  Simple stretches to prevent injuries before and after resistance/aerobic exercise  Yoga has been proven to release endorphins that regulate HPA axis and SNS  Mobilizes “fight or flight” response combating stressors Flexibility training

4.   Dancing, running, bicycling, swimming  Helps with your heart and lungs as you get older  Tones muscles and boost your metabolism  Keeps your cholesterol at lower levels  Does not necessarily mean you lose weight you could just eat it back again Aerobic exercise

5.   Glucose: A monosaccharide stored in the body as fat until use  Endorphins: They release chemicals in the brain that make you feel good (epinephrine, serotonin)  SNS: Sympathetic nervous system  HPA: Hypothalamic pituitary-adrenal  Metabolism: The rate at which your body breaks down and utilizes food Definitions

6.   Doing just one kind of exercise isn’t as good as doing all three  Also exercise must be done with a cut back on food or healthier food options  Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle  Good de-stressor and stress can lead to an extra build up of fat Conclusion

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