The Jack Spratt Advantage

You've heard of Jack Spratt? He of nursery rhyme fame who could eat no fat, and whose wife could eat no lean?

This nicley laid out article cleverly titled 'The Jack Spratt Advantage', details some research from the Medical College of Georgia which showed that people with more lean muscle than fat regulated their blood pressure better.

Strengthening your muscles through resistance training (such as Pilates or using weights) has numerous advantages, and I've talked about some of them, such as NEAT, before. Cardiovascular workouts (like running or aerobics) burn calories and are great for your lungs and heart, but don't forget to work on those muscles too. You'll burn calories more efficiently, even when at rest, and it's good for your blood pressure.