Where Do You Store Your Fat? It Matters More Than You Think
We do you store your body fat? There’s growing evidence that where you store body fat says a lot about your risk of future health problems. Find out more.
January 21, 2018
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Is the Idea of Toning Muscles a Myth?
You’ve probably heard people say they want to “tone up.” Can you really tone a muscle and what does that really mean? Find out.
January 7, 2018
Why BMI is Not a Good Measure of Obesity in Women After Menopause
BMI is the old standby health professionals use to monitor whether a person is obese or of normal weight. However, this measurement has flaws for athletes, older people, and, as a new study shows, women who have gone through menopause. Are there better ways to measure?
December 10, 2017
How to Torch More Calories Weight Training by Picking Up the Tempo
Tempo or rep speed is a variable you can manipulate when you strength train. In fact, picking up the tempo may give you another benefit – greater calorie burn.
June 4, 2017
How Effective Are Skin-Fold Measurements for Determining Body Fat Percentage?
More important than your weight is your body fat percentage. One possible way to monitor your body fat at home is with skin-fold measurements using calipers. How accurate is this method?
April 17, 2017
6 Reasons Why BMI is Not the Best Indicator of Whether You’re a Healthy Body Weight
BMI, or body mass index, is used by health care professionals to determine whether someone is a healthy body weight. However, this method has serious flaws. Here are six reasons BMI is not a good measure of health or fitness.
April 9, 2017
How to Lower Your Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is one of the most common health problems that often goes undiagnosed. Yet, it can lead to serious health problems. Fortunately, it’s a syndrome you can lower the risk of through lifestyle and even reverse through lifestyle changes.
March 19, 2017
How Do You Know if You’re Gaining Muscle When You Strength Train?
Are you gaining muscle mass? How can you tell? You might get an idea by looking in the mirror but that’s not very precise. Here’s another way to see if you’re building muscle tissue.
March 12, 2017
Can Vitamin D Improve Your Body Composition?
Vitamin D – you know you need it for bone and immune health, but can it also help you improve your body composition? Discover another reason why you should optimize your levels of vitamin D.
February 19, 2017
Why Belly Fat is So Hard to Lose
Are you having a hard time getting your abs to show, thanks to a layer of belly fat? Why is belly fat so hard to lose, especially as you age? Find out.
January 22, 2017
Does Where You Store Body Fat Say Something about Your Health?
Where are your “problem areas?” Do you store body fat in your buttocks and thighs or around your waistline? More importantly, what does where you store body fat say about your health? Find out.
October 16, 2016
Diabetes is on the Rise in People of Normal Body Weight – but Why?
Now you know that you can develop prediabetes (or diabetes) if you’re not overweight and that the number of people who fall into this category is greater than it used to be.
July 24, 2016