Circadian Rhythm and Exercise

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Hi Folks!

Did any of you see the Oprah show that covered the subject -

" Your Real Age vs. Your Chronological Age " ? - or something like that.

Anyway, the doc who was on her show and who wrote this book, has a web

site where you can take the test - I'm not about to take it right now

because it will probably say that I'm at least twice as old as my

chron age!!! <G>

Anyway, I'm not sending the following so much for the exercise info

(although we could take 8.1 years off our age if we could exercise!),

but I thought that the info, though brief, about our bodies' Circadian

rhythm was very interesting since our seem to be out of whack - sleep

patterns, metabolism and body temperature!

Take care and hugs to all,

Patty

> July 22, 1999 - Circadian Rhythm and Exercise

>

> Dear Real Age Community Member:

>

> If you've noticed that some of your workouts are first-rate

> while others are just so-so, your circadian rhythm may be the

> reason. Circadian rhythm is your body's " time clock. " It

> regulates things like sleep patterns, metabolism, and body

> temperature, which fluctuate throughout the day. Workouts tend

> to be most productive in terms of strength, power, flexibility,

> and heart rate when your body temperature is highest. For most

> of us, body temperature peaks during the late afternoon.

>

> Find your circadian peak by taking your temperature every few

> hours for five days or so. Try working out during the

> three-hour period around your peak temperature, and compare the

> quality of those workouts to workouts done at other times of the

> day. Of course, not everyone peaks at the same time. Early

> birds and night owls may have their best workouts very early or

> late in the day.

>

> RealAge Benefit: A physical activity program that builds

> stamina, strength, and flexibility can reduce your RealAge by as

> much as 8.1 years.

>

> What's your RealAge?

>

> http://www.RealAge.com

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[Guest guest]

> Did any of you see the Oprah show that covered the subject -

> " Your Real Age vs. Your Chronological Age " ? - or something like that.

> Anyway, the doc who was on her show and who wrote this book, has a web

> site where you can take the test - I'm not about to take it right now

> because it will probably say that I'm at least twice as old as my

> chron age!!! <G>

I just took the test and was surprised ... my real age is exactly what my

chronological age is. Well, actually my real age is about 3 months younger

than I am. :-) Now I'll have a smile on my face for the rest of the day.

Ann (TX)