Exercise Quality Vs Exercise Quantity

We have heard often in life that quality is better thaneating. Nutrient dense foods will have infinite benefits in
quantity. Whether it's referring to things that wemaintaining a strong, healthy functioning, high
purchase (shoes, clothes, etc.) or food that we eat,performance body.
quality often reaps more benefits than quantity. WellWhen referring to exercise quality, we are talking
with exercise, the key is to increase the quality andabout exercise that has benefits that out-weight risks.
quantity at the same time to receive the greatestFor instance a back squat on a smith machine can
results.reduces the activation of stabilizer muscles in the hip,
WHAT!! Does that mean I should exercise all day withknee and ankle thus making them weaker, but you can
good technique and eat as much food as possible asprobably lift more weight. Duh!! The risks out-weight the
long as it is healthy? Well not exactly.benefits. The preacher curl acts like a level in the
When regarding nutrition quality obviously refers to theshoulder joint as you lower the weight, this pulls yours
nutrient profile of the food. Generally meals moderateshoulder girdle forward and weakens the rotator cuff.
to high in protein, moderate amount of healthy carbsExercise quantity is simple, exercise every day. Don't
(mostly fruits, veggies, whole grains), and moderatekill yourself in the gym but do something moderately
amounts of healthy fats (fatty fish, olive oil, nuts).active every day. This will keep your muscles flexible
Nutrition quantity refers to the amount of nutrients inand strong. Supplement your every day activity with
your foods. Now this does not mean you have to gosome joint training exercises to maintain good body
through and look up how much of what type ofposture and movement health and you will be right as
vitamins and minerals each of your foods have, butrain.
rather boost your brain power and learn about healthy