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Health & Fitness

Fitness pointer of the Day!

Get plenty of rest

Fitness pointer of the Day!

-Get plenty of rest, relaxation and sleep and don't overtrain. Again, this may not sound critical but it is. Stress hormones like adrenaline, noradrenaline and cortisol can play havoc with muscle development and fat loss. Being stressed produces a catabolic or 'breaking down' internal body environment which leads to muscle degradation, in some cases fat accumulation, and susceptibility to infection. Overtraining can create a similar internal environment. Rest and grow strong.

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