Tag: Muscle

Can My Muscles Turn Into Fat?

April 12, 2021

Fat and muscle are different types of body tissue. They each serve different functions. When you do strength training, your muscles get bigger and stronger. If you stop strength training, your muscles get smaller, and you’ll get weaker. Muscles don’t turn into fat.  The purpose of muscle is to move your body.

The function of fat tissue is to store reserve energy. If your body has too much fat, it means that you’re eating too much food, and not exercising enough, which results in weight gain.

 

Irene Pastore, is a Certified Personal Trainer, fitness blogger, health educator, and speaker. She has 23 years experience teaching exercise in New York City.  For her complete bio, visit the About Page.

A Tight Pectoralis Minor May Affect Your Posture

August 20, 2012

PROTRUDING SHOULDER BLADES

TAKE A LOOK IN THE MIRROR

Look at your back in the mirror.  If your shoulder blades protrude, you might have a shortened (tight) Pectoralis Minor, and a weak Serratus Anterior muscle.

SIT WITH YOUR BACK AGAINST A CHAIR

The normal position for the shoulder blades is to be flat against your rib cage.  Sit in a straight back chair.  If you can feel your shoulder blades against the chair, that’s another indication they’re not in their normal position. Continue reading “A Tight Pectoralis Minor May Affect Your Posture”

Stretching 101

August 2, 2012

Stretch Everyday – Consistency Is Key

WHO SHOULD STRETCH. Every adult should stretch.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU STRETCH?  Stretch everyday.  It won’t take you that long. Consistency is key. You’ll see benefits, if you keep up with it.

HOW LONG SHOULD YOU HOLD EACH STRETCH? Stretches are held anywhere from 10 to 30 seconds.  If you’re pressed for time, stretch for 10 seconds.  Something is better, than nothing. Continue reading “Stretching 101”