I have written in the past that 1 pound of fat equals 3500 calories. I recently told you that by just reducing 500 calories per day for 1 week will allow you to drop 1 pound of body weight (500 x 7=3500 calories or 1 pound). Metabolism is the physical and chemical processes by…
High Intensity Interval Training is a type of cardiovascular training in which the participant performs short periods of intense cardiovascular exercise with periods of less intense cardiovascular exercise. HIIT training is extremely demanding when performed correctly. Most HIIT sessions last approximately 30 minutes depending on the participant’s fitness level. HIIT training will help improve…
You have finally made the decision that you are going to start a fitness program. Great! Now what? There are many reasons why people decide to start a fitness program. Your Doctor has told you that you need more exercise, you have stood by while a family member became less independent as they aged,…
The best way to increase your performance in power sports is by training with plyometrics. Plyometrics train the nervous system to engage large muscle groups quickly while you move. By rapidly stretching and contracting large muscle groups, called the stretch-shortening cycle, you can increase the strength and power in the muscles. Plyometrics create great…
If you have finally realized that training to increase athletic performance is much different from training for wellness, bodybuilding, or power lifting then you must begin with a program that will increase your power and speed. Traditional weight training or bodybuilding routines will not help you be a better athlete, at least on the…
Those who wish to Build Muscle Fast are routinely derailed by the amount of time it takes. You go to the gym on a regular basis adding weight to every exercise but yet you are not seeing the results that you thought you would see. You follow all of the advice you read in…
Every professional has their opinion about when is the best time to do cardio in order to burn the most fat. There is first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach, later in the evening, or anytime. In this article I will address this common question using scientific fact. So you have started…
For those of you who are starting a fitness program you probably have a million fitness questions. You are not alone. There are so many different aspects to becoming more fit, stronger, building more muscle, losing fat, and having better health that you could spend thousands of hours learning and still not have an…
If you are like most people starting out with an exercise program then you may not quite understand what your Target Heart Rate is and why it’s important. Most Health and Fitness Experts recommend that you exercise within 55% to 85% of your Target Heart Rate in order to get the best results from…
If you have started or have been using a diet program you have probably been confused as to how much food (macronutrients) to consume per day. Are you tired of measuring out your meals? Throw away your food scale and follow this simple plan to lose fat or maintain your perfect body weight! Did…