2017 Fitness Trends: What’s Hot
Would you like to peek into a crystal ball and see what fitness trends are hot for 2017? According to the ACSM survey, here’s what you can expect to trend up and down in the world of fitness.
November 20, 2016
Category: Fitness Tips
Is It Belly Fat or Bloating?
You look in the mirror and notice your tummy sticking out. That’s not what you want to see! It’s particularly annoying if you’re exercising and haven’t gained weight. However, it might not be tummy fat after all – it could be abdominal bloating.
November 20, 2016
Meal Timing: For Great Fat Loss, Eat Dinner Early?
True or false? Eating dinner late or snacking in the evening leads to weight gain. Now, a new study sheds light on this controversial issue. Get the full scoop.
November 20, 2016
What is Metabolic Flexibility?
Your cells depend on a steady supply of energy, when you exercise and even when you’re not. It gets that energy mainly from carbohydrates and fats. There’s a phenomenon called metabolic flexibility that affects how easily your body can switch between these fuel sources. Find out why this is important.
November 20, 2016
Is Resistance Training Good for Your Brain Health?
A number of studies show that aerobic exercise benefits brain health – but what about resistance training? Does it help preserve the health of the organ that makes you unique?
November 20, 2016
5 Surprising Factors That May Increase Your Risk of Cancer
You probably know some of the common risk factors for breast cancer. Anything that damages cells likely increases the risk of developing a malignancy. More recently, studies show that these five factors may place you at higher risk for developing cancer.
November 20, 2016
Diet vs. Exercise for Fat Loss: What New Research Shows
Exercise and dietary changes both can help you lose weight and visceral fat – but which is more important? A recent meta-analysis looked at this issue. Here’s what they found.
November 13, 2016
Muscle Hypertrophy: 3 Ways in Which Muscles Grow
Muscles will grow in size if you force them to work harder than they’re accustomed to. In fact, there are three main ways in which muscles grow. Find out what they are and how you can use them to fine-tune your muscle hypertrophy workout.
November 13, 2016
Strength Training: Are You Stronger Than You Think You Are?
You think you know how strong you are, or at least you know how much you can lift – but are you even stronger than you imagine? The reality is you have strength reserves that you don’t routinely tap into.
November 13, 2016
“Insignificant” Daily Activities Count for Keeping Weight Off
The calories you burn during a structured workout help with weight control – but what about the calories you expend doing incidental exercise – the things you do every day? A new study suggests that these movements count towards staying a healthy body weight as well.
November 13, 2016
Weight Training: Does Hydration Affect How Strong You Are?
Being even mildly dehydrated forces your body to work harder to sustain exercise, particularly endurance exercise – but what about strength training? Does being dehydrated affect how much weight you’re capable of lifting?
November 13, 2016
Are the Fruits and Vegetables We Eat Today Less Nutritious?
Fruits and vegetables are one of the healthiest foods you can eat but they may not be as healthy as they were a half-decade ago. Find out why and what you can do to get the most nutrition from the produce you eat.
November 13, 2016