Fitness Tip: Exercise Lets You Eat More: Pound for pound, muscle burns more calories at rest than body fat… So the more muscle you have, the higher your resting metabolic rate. And, of course, you also burn calories while you're actually exercising. This means "cheating" with a cookie once in a while isn't going to take you back 10 steps. You can afford to enjoy some of the things you really like when you exercise regularly. You can get away with those things in moderation better than you can when you're not working out.
Fun Fact: I enjoy competing in adventure races (12 hour races consisting of trekking, orienteering, kayaking, mountain biking, rocking climbing, and ultrarunning).
A bit about James…
James joined USD as a Fitness Trainer to help educate, motivate and inspire students & faculty to live an active and healthy lifestyle. Prior to joining us, James attended SDSU, obtaining his degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Fitness, Nutrition, and Health. James also studied in the Exercise and Nutritional Sciences Research Lab, interning with SDSU Strength & Conditioning and the SDSU Cycling & Triathlon Team President/Coach. James also worked with Velocity Sports Performance as a Sports Performance Coach, 24 Hour Fitness Trainer and as a consultant for Ultramarthon Runners.
James brings with him his philosophy on fitness and health; that having a balance between cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility training - paired with consistency, motivation, hard work, and proper instruction, make positive results inevitable. When he’s not working, James enjoys trail running, mountain biking, swimming, rocking climbing, kayaking, camping, sailing, reading and competing in adventure races.
Contact James at 949.322.7872 or jamesbranham@gmail.com
