EVERYTHING YOUR HEART (HEALTH) DESIRE Vigorous Exercise Reduces Risk of Early Death

-- One of the most significant studies regarding the connection between exercise and cardiovascular fitness, has been published in the May issue of Heart (BMJ Publishing, Heart 2003;89:502-506).

Tuesday, 8 July 2003, Melbourne -- One of the most significant studies regarding the connection between exercise and cardiovascular fitness, has been published in the May issue of Heart (BMJ Publishing, Heart 2003;89:502-506).

The study followed 1975 men between the ages of 49-64 years to find out the level of physical activity required to decrease the risk of all cause or cardiovascular and coronary heart disease. In an 11-year follow-up, the researchers concluded, only leisure exercise classified as heavy or vigorous was independently associated with reduced risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease".
Queens Park Health Club designed the outstandingly successful program 'Lean-for-Life for the same reasons. 'Lean-for-Life is the program that is planned to achieve maximum results in a minimum of time. It is an integrated methodology that combines exercise and nutrition to fit seamlessly into most anyones daily schedule and dietary regimen.
It is proven that 'Lean-for-Life, a five-tiered exercise, motivation and dietary program, can transform a body and keep your heart in top shape in just three 20-minute sessions per week.
The five modules are:
1.   Abbreviated Weight Training,
2.   Fat-burning cardiovascular workouts,
3.   True nutrition, for optimal health and increased metabolism,
4.   Accelerators, a resource of ways to speed up metabolism for faster results, and    
5.   Consistency -- not perfection.
Short, higher-intensity fat-burning workouts are a pillar of the 'Lean-for-Life program. With just one 20-minute, cardiovascular workout it is possible to burn up to 20% more calories than with a full hour of traditional aerobic exercise. The Fat Burning" workout also speeds up post-exercise metabolism, metabolism is increased and burns calories for up to 2.5 hours after exercising.
The 'Lean-for-Life program also speeds up post-exercise metabolism. As high intensity is not the same for everybody, 'Lean-for-Life fat-burning workouts are tailored to suit, regardless of fitness level. Also, the most efficient way to a leaner body is with six small meals per day, one every two to three hours. The recommended ratio for each meal is around 40% protein, 40% carbohydrates and 20% unsaturated fats.
The widespread success of the Lean-for-Life program is revolutionising the Fitness Industry and Lean-for-Life will be available throughout Australia within the next 12 months. The achievements and the proven health benefits of the system has also given the green light for its gradual roll-out -- soon all of Australia will be able to experience a new road to heart-health and Lean-for-Life.
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For further information please see http://www.qphc.com.au    ; or call
Andrew Decker tel.: +613 9596 6911 or Daryle Calder tel.: +613 9804 5855