When you resistance train, there are two types of exercises – compound exercises and isolation exercises. Find out how compound and isolation exercises differ and the additional benefits that compound exercises offer over isolation movements.
Your body responds to endurance training in a number of ways. It makes adaptations that give you greater exercise endurance and a more efficient cardiovascular system. Find out more about adaptations to endurance exercise and discover six things that exercise increases.
Are you drinking enough water? If you’re like many people – probably not. If you do an intense workout, hydration is even more important and the effects of mild dehydration after a workout can linger throughout the day. Here’s why you should be drinking more water along with ideas on how to enjoy it more.
Are you an emotional eater? Many people are, and some aren’t even aware that they’re doing it. This article discusses the cause of emotional eating, signs of emotional eating and a strategy for dealing with it.
Tiny but very active bacteria that live in your intestines play a role in controlling body weight. The good news? New research shows you can favorably alter the composition of these bacteria by changing your diet. Find out how gut bacteria impact your body weight and how it might be possible to select for ones that reduce the risk of obesity.
Research suggests that high-intensity exercise is better than long periods of cardio for shedding body fat – but have you ever wondered why? After all, trainers used to tell you to exercise in the fat-burning zone for fat loss. Find out why higher intensity workouts where you’re NOT in the fat-burning zone work so well for fat loss.
It’s a controversial topic – fructose and high-fructose corn syrup. Is it really the driving force behind insulin resistance and obesity? Find out what a new study shows about how your body handles sugar – both fructose and table sugar.
Ever wonder how aerobically fit you really are? This article discusses aerobic fitness testing, both maximal and sub-maximal fitness testing as well as two simple tests you can do at home to estimate aerobic fitness.
Iron deficiency anemia has a definite impact on exercise performance and endurance – but what about low iron levels without anemia? Low iron stores are relatively common in athletes even in the absence of anemia. Find out how this can affect exercise performance.
Can you get benefits from even a minute of brisk activity? That’s what a new study shows. A minute here and a minute there of movement can add up to a lower body weight if you do it consistently. Find out more.
Doing everything right but can’t seem to get rid of that abdominal “pooch?” It may not be your diet or exercise plan that’s keeping you from getting flat abs. Here are some other surprising reasons your abdominals may not be as ripped as you like.
How does the hormonal response to resistance training differ from endurance training? Do they interfere with each other? Find out how your body responds to resistance training, high-intensity cardio and longer periods of moderate-intensity endurance exercise from a hormonal standpoint.
