2. Train
Scientifically advanced. Only 20 invigorating minutes.

If you have read the science behind the educogym® you will understand the importance of maintaining or increasing muscle. It makes sense that exercise is a part of this system to activate the muscles in the body. However, you may not know that many types of exercise can be catabolic - i.e. it causes muscle loss.

Old school

The old school of thought is that the only reason you exercise is to burn calories. This has spawned the whole movement of aerobics and cardio equipment, ranging from treadmills, bikes and cross trainers. If you visit most gyms, you will see rows and rows of these machines in a warehouse like enclosing. It would seem that everyone is training to be a marathon runner (based on Phidippides' run to Athens who subsequently died from exhaustion). Unfortunately, although you burn calories during this exercise, the loss of muscle will decrease your overall rate of burning calories, thus meaning you'll have to exercise more and more all the time. The problem with this approach is that the longer you exercise, the more catabolic it becomes. This is due to the stress on the body that produces a hormone called cortisol.

A new evolution in exercise

The positive effects of exercise are the stimulation of the muscle fibres and activating the fat burning/muscle gaining hormone called 'growth hormone'(GH). These are directly impacted by the level of intensity of the exercise. Intensity comprises of the load (weight) and speed of the program. In a normal warehouse type gym, this may not be possible because of the time wasted moving between exercises (see time machine). The result from this research and understanding is to produce an intensive exercise program, activating many muscle fibres in minimum time. This results in the development of a new machine and a program that involves only a 20 minute workout.

A feel-good experience

There are many reasons why you may find incorporating the educogym® exercise program into your lifestyle easy. Firstly it only takes 20 minutes a few times a week; therefore it is much easier to stay focused and avoid boredom. Secondly, armed with the training in focus and concentration you can experience a mental workout that keeps your mind clear throughout. Thirdly, the intense nature of the exercise produces endorphins in the brain giving you that feel-good factor. This all leads to a workout that really is both enjoyable and which leaves you feeling invigorated, ready to take on the world!