Many people still believe the key to losing body fat is to do long periods of aerobic exercise. Here’s why that belief is false and why more intense training is the key to fat loss. This article also uncovers other myths about losing body fat.
So many myths about losing weight and body fat prevail – what are you to believe? Here are five of the most common fat loss myths dispelled – so you don’t have to fall for them.
BMI is the current “standard” health professionals use to determine whether you’re overweight or obese and what your future health risks might be. Unfortunately, it’s a flawed measure. This article looks at other ways to measure where you are on the health and weight continuum and how best to determine body fat percentage.
BMI, body weight, and waist circumference are all measurements you might use to assess your body composition, but not all of these measurements are a good indicator of how healthy you are. Which ones is the best indicator of metabolic health? Find out.
Losing weight isn’t always easy and maintaining it is even harder. Now, based on a new study, scientists believe they know why. Read on and find out how your body fights fat loss and how to go about winning the battle anyway.
Most people feel good about themselves when they weigh what the charts say they should – but is this a false sense of security? Research now shows you can be of normal weight or even underweight and still be at risk for chronic health problems if you have an unhealthy body composition. Find out more.
Are you trying to lose weight but concerned you’re going to lose your hard-earned muscle? You can maximize the fat you lose and minimize muscle loss by following a few simple steps. Find out what they are.
There’s a common perception that men have an easier time losing weight compared to women. Is there any truth to this idea? As it turns out, men may lose weight faster, but do women play catch-up? Find out.
Do you have a healthy body fat percentage? You might wonder what a healthy body fat percentage is for women and how to best measure it. Unfortunately, a standard scale won’t tell you and BMI, a measure that doctors use, says nothing about your body composition. Read on and find out what the best methods for measuring body fat percentage are and what is considered healthy.
Does it seem as if men have an easier time losing body fat than women? Find out what research shows about gender fat loss differences and why men may have an advantage when it comes to staying lean. You’ll also discover how men and women burn fat differently during exercise and at rest.
Building muscle is challenging, especially for women. A number of factors make it harder – inappropriate exercise routines and poor nutrition. In addition, a study showed having a higher percentage of body fat could make it harder to build muscle tissue. Find out why.
What happens to your fat cells when you gain or lose weight? Do they increase in number – and can you actually change the number of fat cells you have? What role does exercise play? This article discusses the science of fat cells and the exciting role exercise plays in fat loss.
