Fat Attack™ – Building Muscle & Strengthening Bones Did you know that building muscle can have enormous benefits for the body? HUSKY Health’s Fat Attack program has added a new Mighty Muscle model showing what five pounds of muscle looks like in comparison to five pounds of fat to illustrate the importance of increasing muscle mass.
and duration. 4 Consult your physician before exercising to find a workout plan that is right for you. Today is the perfect day to start working out! Click the video links below (in English or Spanish) to view the new muscle model and learn more about the benefits of building muscle!
Fat vs. Muscle Video (English) Fat vs. Muscle Video (Spanish)
If you’re looking for a perfect recipe to fuel your body with vitamin D, calcium, and protein, check out this yogurt parfait recipe:
Yogurt Parfait Video (English) Yogurt Parfait Video (Spanish)
Look out for HUSKY Health’s Fat Attack table in your community. Visit www.huskyhealthct.org/members/ health-events.html to view the calendar of upcoming events near you. You can also find out more information by checking out our Fat Attack website in English or in Spanish. To book a virtual or in-person Fat Attack presentation or request a table exhibit at a community event, please contact Kellie Gilbert at 203.303.3932 or kgilbert@chnct.org. References: 1. National Library of Medicine: Medline Plus, 2023. Exercise, Lifestyle, and your Bones. Retrieved from: medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000492.htm 2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2022. Benefits of Physical Activity. Retrieved from: www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/pa-health/index.htm 3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2022. Healthy Eating for a Healthy Weight. Retrieved from: www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_ eating/index.html 4. Connecticut Official State Website: Advocates Corner, 2023. Stay Active and Stay Healthy. Retrieved from: portal.ct.gov/AdvocatesCorner/Life-Tips/ Exercise-and-Healthy-Choices/Stay-Active-and-Stay-Healthy
The accompanying information tent summarizes the benefits of building muscle. Building muscle can contribute to good posture, increased flexibility, fewer injuries, weight control, and feeling less tired from ordinary activities. In addition, the Fat Attack program discusses how building muscle correlates to stronger bones, improved blood sugar control, and reduced blood pressure or cholesterol. How does all of this happen? Exercise in the form of resistance training (exercises that make your muscles pull on your bones), such as push-ups, rowing, and squats, stimulates bones and muscles to grow larger and become stronger. For example, holding weights while doing squats can stimulate increases in bone density, which can prevent, slow, or reduce osteoporosis.¹ Weighted squats also strengthen leg muscles which will improve balance, mobility, overall stamina, and even reduce pain from injuries or arthritis. 2 To help build strong bones and muscles, it is important to fuel your body correctly. Aim to consume foods with vitamin D, calcium, and protein such as low-fat or fat-free yogurt and baked or grilled fish. 3 As you begin resistance training, it is essential to slowly introduce weightlifting into a weekly routine. When these exercises become easier, increase the difficulty
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