Target body parts and lose fat? – Fat Loss Myth #8

Ok, here we go again on the road to blowing another complete myth about weight training out of the water. This time we are looking at something called “spot reduction”. This process is all about targeting a particular muscle group with intensive resistance, or weight training exercises in order to burn off fat from that same area of your body. Read more

Train too Heavy, Get too Big – Fat Loss Myth #7

This myth is one of the main reasons why people fail to develop a lean fat fighting calorie burning machine out of their bodies. Contrary to popular belief, weight training is not just for body builders and anyone who is serious about losing fat should include it within thier exercise regime. You need to focus on more that just cardiovascular workouts. Read more

Exercise slowly and burn fat faster – Fat Loss Myth #6

On the face of it the basis for myth number six seems to make sense as there is evidence which supports what it is saying. It goes like this. If you exercise at a comfortable pace, a pace at which you can continue to hold a conversation, for a long period of time, you will use up more of your body’s fat reserves as this type of exercise relies on fat for fuel rather than short lived carbohydrates. Your body is said to be in a ’steady state’ during this type of exercise, one where the oxygen demands of the body are constantly met by supply. Conversely, during intermittent anaerobic high-intensity workouts, carbs are the primary source of fuel. So, the evidence kind of stacks up doesn’t it? Well, no not really because it doesn’t take into account another characteristic of the high intensity workout. Read more

A fat burning diet requires no exercise – Myth #5

Ok, this one is the Nirvana of all diet gurus and authors. Some of them would have us believe that if you follow a properly constructed fat burning diet then our bodies will simply dispose of the stuff without us even moving a muscle to help. It would be heaven wouldn’t it? Sitting there in front of the television in the knowledge that when the movie is over we will be a couple of pounds lighter! Well I’ve got news for you ladies and gentleman, it isn’t going to happen. Read more

Lose the carbs, Lose the fat? – Myth #4

Carbohydrates are probably the most misunderstood, most talked about and consequently the hardest to deal with of all nutrients. There has been that much conflicting advice put out there over the past ten years that most people simply don’t know what’s right and what’s wrong. So keep reading, because for once and for all I am about to set the record straight on how you should go about including carbohydrates in your diet. And, I will state right from the outset that you will NOT get fat just by eating carbohydrates! Read more

Lose Fat by Eating Less Fat – Fat Loss Myth #3

For a long time now the marketing companies and diet authors have been trying to push home the fact that a low fat diet is a good diet and will lead you to weight loss. Sometimes you simply can’t avoid the message that fat is evil and should be avoided at all costs if you want to stay fit and healthy. While you are out shopping in the supermarket, whole sections of shelves will be dedicated to low fat options. Read more

Lose fat by eating less? – Fat Loss Myth #2

We have looked at how futile it is to dramatically reduce your calorie intake in order to lose fat in myth #1. We now know that this approach to weight loss doesn’t work. The same people that try this method though may also take the approach of myth number two. They believe that reducing the frequency with which they eat their meals, will help them achieve fat loss. Their faulty logic assumes that they can lose weight by eating less frequently. Read more

Drop the Calories, Drop the Fat? – Fat Loss Myth #1

It makes sense doesn’t it? If you substantially reduce the amount of calories you ingest, your body will start to use the fat it has stored as fuel and therefore your body fat content will start to drop and you will lose weight much more quickly? Well you would think so and for the most part, people looking to reduce their body fat content this approach is one of the first things they try. Read more

HITT vs Low Impact Cardio

For years, health and fitness enthusiasts have known how absolutely essential it is to include cardio as a part of any well-rounded and effective fitness regime. Regular cardio exercise strengthens your heart and increases your lung capacity. It decreases your chances of developing life-threatening conditions like diabetes and heart disease, as well as complications that arise as a result of high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Read more

Weight Loss By Counting Calories

It’s no secret to anyone that the average person is becoming more and more likely to struggle with his or her weight at some point during the average lifetime. Unfortunately, in a country where food is cheap and plentiful, far too many people are living to eat as opposed to eating to live, and obesity rates are souring out of control as a result. Of course, no one wants to be fat or unhealthy, so more and more people are looking for solutions to their weight loss. One of the most common and long-standing weight loss strategies is through the counting of calories and the intentional creation of a calorie deficit. Read more

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