6/7/2007
Some people swear by a 6 a.m. jog to get their hearts racing and get them psyched up for the day. Others wouldn't dream of breaking a sweat before noon, preferring a walk around the neighborhood after dinner. But is any one time of day the best time to exercise? The truth is that there's no reliable evidence to suggest that calories are burned more efficiently at certain times of the day. The most important thing, experts say, is to choose a time of day you can stick with, so that exercise becomes a habit. And whatever you do, don't exercise immediately following a meal. Give yourself 90 minutes after a heavy meal before hitting the weights or going for that walk.
And ladies, you won’t want to miss this. It’s our most popular class of the year. St. John’s is offering our self-defense class for women again this Saturday, June 9th from 10 – 2. The class is instructed by a retired police officer. The class is free, but size is limited, so call to register now. And for more information about all of our upcoming health screenings, call St. John’s Referral One at 625-2000 or log onto stj.com.
