Exercise is one of the best things you can do for yourself, but exercise goes hand in hand with good nutrition. The two work synergistically to help you lower your risk for health problems and stay healthy. Find out why it’s important to “mind your nutrition” even if you work out every day.
Strength training or endurance training – which is best for weight loss? A recent study looked at this issue. See what science shows about exercise type and the role it plays in fat loss and body composition.
Diet quality versus quantity – which matters most when you’re trying to lose weight? A new study looked at this issue and revealed some interesting insights about what to eat and not eat when your goal is to slim down. Find out what they are.
Recently, small studies have suggested that what you eat and how much is more important for controlling weight than physical activity. Don’t be too quick to believe it. According to a new study, exercise trumps diet for weight control as you age. Get the full story.
More athletes and bodybuilders are adding medium-chain triglycerides to their diet in hopes of boosting fat loss and increasing exercise endurance. Do they really help? Find out more about medium-chain triglycerides, how they’re different from other fats and whether they help with fat loss.
What could be more discouraging than working hard and not losing weight? This article discusses 6 possible reasons diet and exercise may not be causing your weight to drop and how to correct them.
Are you someone who is living that life and wants to do finally something about it? If so, you should know that there is one type of training that has been giving people excellent results. Not just any results, but real, life-changing results that last. It’s known as high intensity interval training, and it can help you mold your body into something you can truly be proud of!
With so many books out there telling you how to boost your metabolism and how important it is to do so, the last thing you want to do is slow yours down. Certain diet and lifestyle habits can cause your metabolic rate to drop. Here are some you should know about.
Does one diet work better than another? Most importantly, are diets a long-term solution for weight loss? Find out what research shows about how one diet compares to another and the four pitfalls of following one.
You often hear people recommend drinking more water in the belief that it helps with weight loss. Is there any truth to this idea? Discover what research shows about drinking water and its effects on body weight.
No doubt – yogurt is a quick and convenient snack that can also double as breakfast when you’re running behind in the morning. If you’re on the fence as to whether to add yogurt to your diet, here’s a reason to give it a try. Trying to lose or control your weight? More than one study shows yogurt may help with weight loss.
After losing weight, you need a sound nutritional and exercise strategy to keep from undoing all your hard work. How much you eat matters but so does the composition of your diet. Find out what a new study shows about diet composition and weight maintenance.
