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Both strength training and endurance exercise will increase your energy expenditure at the time of activity, and for a few hours afterwards, when they are conducted at the same intensity (you all have experienced that increase in hunger after a good workout, whether it be strength or cardio work).

However, strength training is unique in that if you perform multiple sets of a challenging weight to failure, scientists have shown that the energy expended afterwards, known as EPOC (excess post-exercise oxygen consumption) can be elevated for 24-36 hours. Some people call this the “Afterburn” effect of serious strength training.

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I sent out a note to my email lists this morning, and I want to say the same to you:

I wanted to take a little bit of your time today to wish you happy holidays, and if you celebrate it, a Merry Christmas.

This is the time of year where we spend a lot of our time sharing old stories with our families, eating good food, and perhaps partaking in a little celebratory wine, beer, or other adult beverage!

It's also a time where we reflect back on the year and determine if we've strayed from the path we want to be on. It's also when we thank those who have helped us.

Finally, it's a time where we all can pull out a little something extra for that young child in need of a warm jacket, a hot meal, or something else that she's lacking.

I sincerely hope that you had a productive 2009 and know that you'll have an even better 2010. Keep moving forward and you're bound to succeed!

Best of luck. Thanks for reading.

Bill