It would seem that if you’re trying to lose weight, the longer you exercise the better. An hour is better than thirty minutes? After all, you’ll burn more calories in 60 minutes than 30 if you maintain the same intensity. But recent research calls this idea into question.
Many people who are trying to lose weight have learned to dread the treadmill. They spend countless hours grinding away with steady-state cardio workouts. Although this is one way to achieve your weight loss goals, it is actually not the most efficient. Research has shown that a strategy known as high-intensity interval training is actually much more beneficial.
Diets that are very low in carbohydrates may not be the best option when it comes to your health. Restricting carbohydrates to 50 grams a day or less could increase the risk for certain health problems. Here are some of the potential drawbacks to a diet that restricts carbs excessively and why eating healthier carbs is a better choice for weight control and health.
By now you probably know that sleep is important for controlling your weight and a new study points out why. Find out why lack of sleep causes you to put on weight from a physiological standpoint and tips for keeping this problem under control.
Are you a “label reader” when you shop for groceries? According to a new study, this may work in your favor when it comes to controlling your weight. Find out why reading nutritional labels is important along with strategies for avoiding “nutritional slip-ups.”
You struggle to lose weight only to gain a portion of it back. The good news? A new study shows some of the health benefits stay with you even if you regain some of the weight you lost. How much you regain may also be affected by the type of diet you follow. Find out more.
Gaining weight? Don’t blame it on menopause. A new study shows that menopause may not be the “bad guy” it’s been made out to be in terms of unwanted weight gain. The bad news? It can change where you store your body fat. Find out more about menopause, weight gain, body composition and how to keep your youthful physique as you age.
A HiiT shorter workout holds the potential to improve your cardiovascular fitness, lower insulin resistance, and even help you build muscle mass.
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. Beverage calories count. Here’s how to make better beverages choices.
As a society, we are obsessed with visible fat. But it’s the invisible visceral fat that may be the true health concern. Visceral fat accumulates around the abdomen and internal organs and carries more of a health risk than the subcutaneous fat that is plainly visible.
