Fitness Breakthrough - A Pill in Place of Exercise?

   I came across something quite astonishing in the internet recently. The Salk Institute of Biological Studies is currently working on a pill that may have a groundbreaking effect. Supposedly the human body can be altered so that it will increase endurance and burn fat without resorting to exercise. Thus far, it has worked on lab mice. Scientists have been able to turn on the genetic machinery to enable the mice to automatically burn fat to create energy. The verdict is still out on whether or not this works effectively with humans. The studies suggest that it will.  This could turn the world of exercise science upside down! It could also have important implications for Fitness Trainers!
   This physiological manipulation increases the mitochondria of the slow twitch muscle fibers. More mitochondria means more fat burning and better oxygen utilization. More fat burning means a leaner body down the road.
   Think of what this could possibly lead to in the future:

• People with chronic issues that inhibit exercise may be able to get fit.
• The severely obese may be able to fast track their way to a healthier body without the stress of their weight on their joints.
• There may be benefits for AIDS or cancer patients.
• Endurance athletes could obtain superhuman stamina. 
• Sofa slugs can lose weight without leaving the sofa.

   On the negative side, there could be some potential pitfalls.

• There could be physical side effects. The studies are not that far evolved yet. Cancers or other bodily malfunctions could be a consequence of using the magic pill.
• Competitive endurance athletes may want to obtain this pill to cheat. The Salk Institute has actually collaborated with the World Anti Doping Agency to help identify this substance for testing.
• The sofa slug may lose weight and gain endurance but without a lifestyle change, the sedentary lifestyle will still leave them susceptible to other physical dysfunctions and ailments.

   As a Fitness Trainer, I always try to forecast how such potential breakthroughs may affect the profession.

Could such a future fast track to fitness mean a drop in demand for fitness professionals?

Fitness Trainers have managed to survive in spite of the availability of muscle building drugs such as anabolic steroids and Human Growth Hormone. An optimistic view would be that Fitness Training could survive and adapt to a fat burning stamina pill. Besides, the people that seek out Trainers also want things such as muscle tone, strength, health and well being.

    I strongly believe that Fitness Trainer's should not just be providing personal guidance to get fit. They should be providing an enjoyable, physically invigorating session of positive reinforcement. This sort of personal touch doesn't come in a pill.
  Treat your clients as though they

A pill for fat burning. No need for vigorous exercise.
The television remote will do the trick!
Will it be that easy in the future?

 are important!

This should help you weather any  
 potential scientific storm.

Until next time,.........keep fit!

Little Bobby Strong

   








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