Listen to the standard weight loss advice and you might assume long cardio workouts are unavoidable. After all, it’s common for fitness experts to recommend spending 60 to 90 minutes a day jogging, biking or doing other forms of cardiovascular exercise. If you’re not a fan of long workouts, you’ll be glad to know [...]
Concerned about daily weight fluctuations? It’s not uncommon for weight to fluctuate by several pounds from one day to the next. That’s why it’s not a good idea to be obsessed with the numbers on the scale. Ever wonder why your weight jumps around on a daily basis? Here are five common cause of weight fluctuation that aren’t related to body fat.
Growth hormone, testosterone, epinephrine – they all play a role in help you build a better physique. Now there may be a new one to add to the list – irisin. New research suggests that irisin may play an active role in fat burning and may partially explain the after-burn effect that occurs after intense exercise. Find out more about this novel hormone named after a Greek goddess.
Are you filling your cup with calories and wondering why you’re not losing weight? According to a new study, switching over to calorie-free beverages could help you lose up to five pounds without making any other changes to your diet. Liquid calories count. Here’s how to make better beverages choices.
Obesity is now considered a disease by the World Health Organization and it is rampant in our society. And there is a distinct correlation between the obesity epidemic and human hormonal activity. Leptin is an important hormone that sends a signal to your brain telling you when you are full. Leptin also determines how you store fat and determines when you should burn the excess.
