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

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

Different types of Exercise

We all know how important it is to make sure we get enough exercise every day. It’s a given to most of us that physical activity is an essential part of any complete health and fitness regime, but how many types of exercise are there? What purpose does each one serve, which ones should be a part of your routine? Exercise can pretty much be separated into three basic categories – aerobic exercise, anaerobic exercise (or strength training), and flexibility exercises. Let’s take a closer look at each one, discuss its benefits, and examine what each can add to your personal fitness routine. Read more

What is Body Mass Index? (BMI)

Anyone who’s ever been on a diet or been curious about nutrition before is probably at least somewhat familiar with the term “body mass index”, or BMI for short. So what is BMI exactly, just to refresh the memory? It’s a statistical measurement that compares a given person’s height and weight. It is then determined using that comparison whether or not the person’s weight is within the range of what would be considered medically healthy for that individual or not.
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A Look At Body Types

As many bodybuilding and nutrition enthusiasts very likely already know, which of the three major body types you possess makes a huge difference as far as how your body will respond to different exercise regimens and dietary plans. If you’re just starting out, it’s even more important to know which category you fall into so that you can put together a plan from the beginning that will be most effective for you, working with your body rather than against it.
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