Quercetin: Fitness Without The Work?

Is it really possible to get fit without all the work that comes along with it like eating healthy& exercising and just get fit while reading your favorite blog or watching TV?

Recently there was a study that followed people that took large doses(500milligrams 2x/day) of a nutrient called Quercetin for a week and were able to increase endurance on a stationary bike much longer than people who did not take Quercetin nutrient. In lam ens terms their fitness was enhanced without the the work.

Quercetin was thought to possibly help build your mitochondria which are the mini energy factories in your bodies cells that convert your food energy to the energy your body uses(ATP). So it would potentially create more body energy so you wouldn't run out as fast during a workout.

So what is Quercetin made of exactly? It is a plant-derived flavonoid shown to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. A diet high in fruits and veges has shown to decrease cancer rates and was thought quercetin might be responsible for this. It is found in vegetables and citrus fruit like apples,red onions, green beans and buckwheat. Usually most food sources of this nutrient don't contain a large amount though. A average apple has around 9 milligrams.

As far a it being able to get fit without the work its not likely to happen since exercise does far more for you than increase your mitochondria. It builds bone density, reduce stress, helps you sleep better, and most importantly increase sex drive! It also has been found to help your memory and cognitive functions.

My advice, quit looking for the easy way out, get your butt off the couch and exercise. I'd come get your butt off your couch for you but i gotta get moving.

Excersise protects eyesight

Ok so we all know that exercise improves your overall cardiovascular health, reduces weight and makes you attractive to the opposite sex but did you know research has found that it actually lowers your risk of getting two kinds of sight-stealers: macular degeneration and cataracts?

So how much exercise is needed to reap these rewards? Well if you jogged for a little over a mile a day you reduce your risk of developing age-related macular degeneration by a whopping 36 %. Those who were really into it and jogged about five miles a day reduced their risk by 54 %.

Studies have also found that men who ran more than five and a half miles a day had a 35 % lower risk of cataracts than guys who ran less than one and a half miles a day.

If you've never jogged a mile in your life or have some kind of physical impairment you could walk which would reduce the risk but not quite as much. Its thought that for the same reason exercise helps prevent heart trouble it prevents eyesight problems by keeping inflammation at bay.

One of the Best Anti Aging Recommendations ..Staying Active

You know you should break off -- or at least take a break from -- your cozy relationship with your chair and couch, and get moving. But if you need an extra push (or shove) here's something that ought to do it: possible protection from cancer.

A large study of Japanese men and women found that the more active you are on a daily basis, the lower your odds are of dying from cancer. That was true regardless of what people did -- whether it was butt-kicking runs on the treadmill or quiver-inducing strength workouts or leisurely rounds of golf and long walks with the dog. Yes, you heard right; people didn't have to work up a huge sweat to see a reduction in risk (though we recommend that you do work up a sweat for 20 minutes at least three times a week for plenty of other health reasons, including heart health).

Physical activity turns on a gene that binds cancer growth factors as well as fights stress and squelches inflammation. Don't waste time wondering what kind of physical activity to do. Pick the one you like and can fit into your life easily. If in doubt, walk. It's the workout you're practically guaranteed to stick to. And it's no wonder: All you need are you and your shoes. No special training, no need for a gym, no spandex required. Go now and enjoy getting younger!