Body for Life
Body for Life
Body for Life (pronounced: /ˈbɒdi fɔːr laɪf/) is a 12-week diet and intense exercise program designed by Bill Phillips, a former competitive bodybuilder and owner of EAS, a manufacturer of nutritional supplements.
Etymology
The term "Body for Life" was coined by Bill Phillips and is derived from the idea that the program is not just for a short term but for a lifetime.
Program Overview
The Body for Life program promotes the idea that one's physical health can be improved through a balanced diet and regular exercise. The program is divided into two main components: nutrition and exercise.
Nutrition
The nutrition component of the Body for Life program emphasizes a balanced diet. Participants are encouraged to eat six small meals a day, each consisting of a portion of protein and a portion of carbohydrates. The program also recommends drinking plenty of water and limiting the intake of fat and sugar.
Exercise
The exercise component of the Body for Life program consists of a combination of weight training and aerobic exercise. Participants are encouraged to exercise six days a week, alternating between weight training and aerobic exercise.
Related Terms
- Bill Phillips: The creator of the Body for Life program.
- EAS: A manufacturer of nutritional supplements and the company owned by Bill Phillips.
- Nutrition: The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
- Exercise: Physical activity that is done in order to become stronger and healthier.
- Protein: A nutrient found in food (as meat, milk, eggs, and beans) that is made up of many amino acids joined together, is a necessary part of the diet, and is essential for normal cell structure and function.
- Carbohydrates: Any of various neutral compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen (as sugars, starches, and celluloses) most of which are formed by green plants and which constitute a major class of animal foods.
- Water: A clear, colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid that is essential for most plant and animal life and is an excellent solvent for many substances.
- Fat: A natural oily or greasy substance occurring in animal bodies, especially when deposited as a layer under the skin or around certain organs.
- Sugar: A sweet crystalline substance obtained from various plants, especially sugar cane and sugar beet, consisting essentially of sucrose, and used as a sweetener in food and drink.
- Weight training: A type of strength training for developing the strength and size of skeletal muscles.
- Aerobic exercise: Any type of cardiovascular conditioning or “cardio."
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Body for Life
- Wikipedia's article - Body for Life
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