Does metabolism change with age?Why has my metabolism slowed down?At what age does your metabolism start to slow down?Can you change the speed of your metabolism?"With each passing year it keeps getting harder and harder to lose the weight. My metabolism must be slowing down."Chances are, you have heard this before.Is this true? Does our metabolism automatically have to slow down with age? Or....can we do something to prevent it?As we age, we begin to notice that it becomes increasingly more difficult to shed excess pounds. It seems as if the extra cookies at Christmas go right to our sides. The dessert scoop of ice cream begins to show up on the hips. While the nightly "beverage" goes straight to the belly. These, combined with our failure to follow through on our New Year's weight loss resolution, can lead to weight gain.What about your workouts? Are they lacking? Do you find you just don't have the time or energy to workout the way you used to? Are you stressed? Lacking sleep? The list can go on and on, but the result is the same: a slowed metabolism and associated weight gain. Is there anything we can do to minimize this age related metabolic slowdown? The answer is yes.For example, did you know that a study conducted out of the University of Glasgow looked at the basal metabolic rate and fat free mass of 22 physically active older men (roughly 62 yrs old). The researchers then measured those same biomarkers six years later. They found minimal to no change in metabolic rate and fat free mass. Why?Because, they remained physically active.While it well-known diet and exercise help us to maintain our weight, there are also many other lesser known factors that play a role. This is where Lean Body Solutions Chapter 1: The Million Dollar QuestionThis chapter includes sections on: - Cyclical ketogenic dieting - Impact of oxidative stress - Low fat vs low carbChapter 2: Motivation and Adherence This short chapter includes tips and books for adherence and motivationChapter 3: ToxicityDid you know that environmental chemical estrogen mimickers have the ability to damage the body's ability to burn fat by impairing endocrine function?Sections include: - Detoxification - Supplements that may help - Detox tipsChapter 4: Digestive ProblemsSections include: - Stomach acid and why you need it - Leaky gut syndromeChapter 5: Your Hormones Are Out of BalanceIncludes: - General overview of how hormones work - How stress impacts your hormones - How hormones impact regional fat distributionChapter 6: PH BalanceDid you know that a 2008 study found that subjects who had higher potassium intakes stayed leaner than those eating acidic foods?Section includes: - Intro to ph and how it impacts the body - Tips and hacks Chapter 7: Vitamin/Mineral Deficiencies - What they do and health issues a deficiency has been linked to Chapter 8: Poor Exercise SelectionSections include: - Benefits of weight training - Exercise order and selection - 18 body comp and hypertrophy workouts - 11 supplements that may help to optimize your health - Fat burning supplements and pre-workout stacksChapter 9: Olympic Weightlifting and 2-a-day trainingIncludes: - Olympic lifting impacts - Hormonal impact of training - 11 workouts (used in 2-a-day format)Chapter 10: One Size Does Not Fit All - Hormonal impacts of endurance training - Glycemic load - Women and testosteroneChapter 11: Getting UnstuckIncludes: - Common myths - section on modified strongman training - Is a calorie just a calorieChapter 12: Exercise DescriptionsIncludes: - Over 65 detailed exercise descriptions with picsIf you have asked the question "why has my metabolism slowed down", and want to arm yourself with tips and tools to combat this, download your copy now.
With over 16 years of experience, Jason Shea is the owner of APECS (www.apec-s.com) and CrossFit Tri-Valley (www.crossfit-trivalley.com) Jason has earned the distinguished honor of being recognized as one of less than a dozen PICP Level IV International Strength Coaches in the U.S. His clientele has included professional, college, high school, and Olympic hopeful athletes as well as Fortune 500 business executives, SWAT Teams, military personnel, state and local firefighters, and more than 40 local high school, club, and college teams. He has been strength coach to International Gold Medalists, National Champions, High School Super Bowl Teams, Multiple State Champion Teams, numerous State and New England Champion wrestlers and track athletes, over 25 High School and College league MVP's from all sports, College and high school league all-stars in nearly every sport, and league champion teams in all high school sports. Jason holds a Bachelor's in Exercise Science and Master's in Human Movement. He has been certified through various organizations including the USAW, NASM, NSCA, ISSA, and PICP. Along with his role as Head Strength Coach at APECS and CrossFit Tri-Valley Jason is also the Massachusetts Statewide Health and Wellness Coordinator for the Municipal Police Training Committee. Here he is responsible for academy certification and dissemination of continuing education for municipal police officers teaching at the Municipal Police Academies in Massachusetts.The success of his business and clientele has led to current positions as Adjunct Professor in the Sport Fitness department at Dean College, consulting Strength Coach to the highly successful Dean College Football and Soccer Teams, Performance Director for the Speed and Power Academy at Franklin High School, Strength and Conditioning Coach to the nationally ranked Boston Irish Wolfhounds Rugby Team, columnist for the Metrowest Daily News, and the opportunity to co-author Law Enforcement articles with world renowned strength coach Charles Poliquin. He has also been a featured lecturer on strength and conditioning topics for various organizations including local colleges, corporation and high schools, Blue Chip Football Camps, and club teams in all sports.
