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Can I really get six pack abs with this workout? A: An important point to remember about how to get six pack abs is that ab exercises are not the key. They are important, sure, but the key to ridding yourself of the fat covering your abs so the abdominal muscles can show. You do that by burning off the fat. Read More
Can you lose weight just by dieting? A: This is technically true. If you don't eat or eat less, you will lose weight—initially. But you will plateau quickly, Read More
Can you turn fat into muscle? A: This is completely false. Muscle and fat are two entirely different substances. Muscle is a fibrous, contractible tissue that can only be built through exercise.... Read More
Do you have to exercise everyday? A: This comes from the same flawed, excuse-driven logic dieters use when they decide that because they cheated at lunch, they might as well order a pizza for dinner. Read More
No pain - No gain, Right? A: This is a popular one uttered by almost every high school gym teacher and coach that I've ever met. Read More
What are the results of the ROM? A: High intensity training (HIT) on the ROM produces rapid results in aerobic conditioning (documented 6% increase) and muscle growth. Muscle metabolizes fat and shapes you naturally.
What is included with a membership? Featuring ROM Cross Trainers exclusively FREE one-on-one assistance by a qualified trainer FREE member progress tracking Friendly staff in a motivating atmosphere
How about people with diabetes? A: Most late onset diabetes results from loss of total muscle mass all over the body. Muscles act as a reservoir to absorb and store excess glucose in the form of glycogen. When the glucose level in the blood is too high they absorb and store the excess blood-sugar. They release that glucose again when the level of glucose in the blood is too low. When people gradually lose muscle as a result of a sedentary lifestyle, that glycogen storage reservoir becomes smaller and the glucose level in the blood can no longer be properly regulated with the smaller muscle mass. This results in erratic swings of blood-sugar levels. The body now must resort to emergency measures to try to balance the blood-sugar level. The body will use the insulin made by the pancreas to help restore the blood-sugar balance. When people gradually lose muscle mass the pancreas will be called upon ever more often during the course of the day and at some point will not be able to keep up with insulin production. At that point people will need artificial insulin supplementation. OF COURSE THEY COULD START EXERCISING TO RESTORE SOME OR ALL OF THE MUSCLE MASS THEY HAVE LOST OVER THE YEARS AND GET RID OF THE PROBLEM. Rebuilding the lost muscle mass will slowly and gradually improve blood-sugar imbalance problems. In Type 1 diabetes it will help balance blood-sugar but cannot solve the pancreas deficiency and all insulin dependency. In Type 2 diabetes it will gradually decrease insulin dependency and can eventually totally eliminate insulin dependency.
What is the best time of day to exercise? A: A lot of people find that they prefer getting their workout out of the way first thing in the morning, and often feel that it gives them an energy boost for the rest of the day. Read More
More sweat - More weight loss, Right? A: Most good workouts will make you sweat, but the amount you sweat isn't necessarily the test of a good workout. Everyone sweats differently. And all sweat does is cool your body off with water (see "The Sweatiest Thing" for more on perspiring). Read More
Isn't swimming is the most effective type of exercise? A: This is another half-truth. Swimming is great for building lean muscle and increasing cardiovascular endurance, which do lead to weight loss. But because the water supports so much of your body weight, swimming has been found to be less effective than land-based aerobic activity for weight loss. Read More
Won't I get cramps If I drink water while exercising? A: In fact, the opposite is true. You're much more likely to cramp if you're under hydrated, so for the best results when exercising, it's a good idea to drink water before you start your .... Read More
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Questions and Answers

MORE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Can I really get six pack abs with this workout?

A: An important point to remember about how to get six pack abs is that ab exercises are not the key. They are important, sure, but the key to ridding yourself of the fat covering your abs so the abdominal muscles can show. You do that by burning off the fat. Read More

Can you lose weight just by dieting?

A: This is technically true. If you don't eat or eat less, you will lose weight—initially. But you will plateau quickly, Read More

Can you turn fat into muscle?

A: This is completely false. Muscle and fat are two entirely different substances. Muscle is a fibrous, contractible tissue that can only be built through exercise.... Read More

Do you have to exercise everyday?

A: This comes from the same flawed, excuse-driven logic dieters use when they decide that because they cheated at lunch, they might as well order a pizza for dinner. Read More

No pain - No gain, Right?

A: This is a popular one uttered by almost every high school gym teacher and coach that I've ever met. Read More

What are the results of the ROM?

A: High intensity training (HIT) on the ROM produces rapid results in aerobic conditioning (documented 6% increase) and muscle growth. Muscle metabolizes fat and shapes you naturally.

What is included with a membership?

Featuring ROM Cross Trainers exclusively
FREE one-on-one assistance by a qualified trainer
FREE member progress tracking
Friendly staff in a motivating atmosphere

How about people with diabetes?

A: Most late onset diabetes results from loss of total muscle mass all over the body. Muscles act as a reservoir to absorb and store excess glucose in the form of glycogen. When the glucose level in the blood is too high they absorb and store the excess blood-sugar. They release that glucose again when the level of glucose in the blood is too low. When people gradually lose muscle as a result of a sedentary lifestyle, that glycogen storage reservoir becomes smaller and the glucose level in the blood can no longer be properly regulated with the smaller muscle mass. This results in erratic swings of blood-sugar levels. The body now must resort to emergency measures to try to balance the blood-sugar level. The body will use the insulin made by the pancreas to help restore the blood-sugar balance. When people gradually lose muscle mass the pancreas will be called upon ever more often during the course of the day and at some point will not be able to keep up with insulin production. At that point people will need artificial insulin supplementation. OF COURSE THEY COULD START EXERCISING TO RESTORE SOME OR ALL OF THE MUSCLE MASS THEY HAVE LOST OVER THE YEARS AND GET RID OF THE PROBLEM. Rebuilding the lost muscle mass will slowly and gradually improve blood-sugar imbalance problems. In Type 1 diabetes it will help balance blood-sugar but cannot solve the pancreas deficiency and all insulin dependency. In Type 2 diabetes it will gradually decrease insulin dependency and can eventually totally eliminate insulin dependency.

What is the best time of day to exercise?

A: A lot of people find that they prefer getting their workout out of the way first thing in the morning, and often feel that it gives them an energy boost for the rest of the day. Read More

More sweat - More weight loss, Right?

A: Most good workouts will make you sweat, but the amount you sweat isn't necessarily the test of a good workout. Everyone sweats differently. And all sweat does is cool your body off with water (see "The Sweatiest Thing" for more on perspiring). Read More

Isn't swimming is the most effective type of exercise?

A: This is another half-truth. Swimming is great for building lean muscle and increasing cardiovascular endurance, which do lead to weight loss. But because the water supports so much of your body weight, swimming has been found to be less effective than land-based aerobic activity for weight loss. Read More

Won't I get cramps If I drink water while exercising?

A: In fact, the opposite is true. You're much more likely to cramp if you're under hydrated, so for the best results when exercising, it's a good idea to drink water before you start your .... Read More

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