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
Tag: fat
5 Factors that Impact How Much Fat As A Fuel Source You Burn During a Workout
No question about it – your body needs a constant supply of fuel and even more during exercise. That fuel is usually fat or carbohydrates – but how does your body decide when to use carbohydrates or fat as a fuel source? Here are five factors that determine which fuel your body turns to most during exercise.
September 3, 2017
4 Factors that Determine What Fuel Source You Use During Exercise
Your muscles need fuel to sustain exercise and that comes from the macronutrients you eat. Have you ever wondered what determines the type of macronutrient your body burns during exercise? Here are four factors that influence your body’s fuel source during a sweat session.
June 18, 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
What is Meal Sequencing and Can It Help You Lose Body Fat?
The composition of what you eat matters in terms of health – but what about meal sequencing – the order in which you eat it? There’s growing evidence that consuming macronutrients in a certain sequence can change how it impacts your body.
December 11, 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
4 Tips for Taming Menopausal Belly Fat
Are you struggling to control an expanding waistline now that you’re into menopause? If frustrating belly fat has you down, read on and discover why belly fat becomes more problematic after menopause and how you can keep it at bay.
September 5, 2016
Does Stress Make It Harder to Lose Body Fat?
Stress – it can do a number on your health. Some people are also convinced it can make it harder to lose body fat and even lead to weight gain. Is there any truth to this idea? Read on and find what link, if any, there is between stress, changes in body composition, and weight gain.
August 7, 2016
Pastas Make You Fat – or Do They?
Pastas are fattening – or are they? A new study raises questions about pasta and weight gain and even suggests that pasta may lower the risk of obesity. Find out why.
July 17, 2016
Does the Type of Fat You Eat Affect Muscle Development?
Fat is an important source of fuel for your body, especially when carbohydrates aren’t available. But could dietary fats aid in muscle development as well? If so, which kind is best? Find out what research shows.
June 5, 2016
5 Myths About Fat Loss Dispelled
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.
May 15, 2016