Fitness
Can You Be Skinny and Fat at the Same Time?
Can You Be Skinny and Fat at the Same Time?
It seems like an oxymoron but being “skinny fat” is an actual medical condition known as metabolically obese normal weight or MONW. A person who falls into this category looks thin but is in fact under- lean and over- fat which means their body fat percentage is high and their muscle mass is low.
Steady State Cardio vs. High Intensity Interval Training Cardio
Steady State Cardio vs. High Intensity Interval Training Cardio
Cardio is important when working towards meeting your weight loss goals, but the way you do cardio will play a significant role in how much fat you burn and how quickly you lose it. The two types of cardio most commonly performed by people looking to lose weight are steady state cardio and high intensity interval training (HIIT) cardio.
Body Fat
Body Fat
Reducing abdominal fat is a common goal for my personal training clients looking to lose weight and improve their physique. But there are actually two different types of fat that affect the body and they play a different role in a person’s health and appearance. These two types of fat are called subcutaneous fat and visceral fat.
Five Fat Fighting Foods
Five Fat Fighting Foods
Did you know there are certain foods you can add to your diet that will help you burn extra calories? Try adding these foods to your diet to help you achieve your weight loss goals.
Do Fat Burners Work?
Do Fat Burners Work?
The quest of shedding unwanted pounds can be a slow process that takes both time and dedication to a healthy diet and steady exercise routine. At times it can seem difficult and I’ve had personal training clients ask me about adding fat burners as a supplement to help them achieve their goal. Before I recommend any type of fat burner, it is important to understand what fat burners are and how they work.
Do High Protein, Low Carb Diets Work?
Do High Protein, Low Carb Diets Work?
As a personal trainer, I have encountered many clients who have tried numerous diets in the pursuit of losing weight. One type of diet that many clients ask me about is high protein, low carbohydrate diets such as the Atkins Diet or South Beach Diet. Do these diets work?
What is the Difference Between Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise?
What is the Difference Between Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise?
When most of my personal training clients think of losing weight they think of doing aerobic exercise but there are actually two different ways to burn calories: aerobic and anaerobic exercise. So what is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise?
Can Eating Red Meat Be Part of a Healthy Diet?
Can Eating Red Meat Be Part of a Healthy Diet?
Red meat has been controversial when it comes to eating a healthy diet. It is often associated with high cholesterol and saturated fats but there are health benefits associated with the consumption of red meat when the right cut and correct amount of lean red meat is incorporated in the diet.
Three Ways to Speed up Your Metabolism
Three Ways to Speed up Your Metabolism
One of the most common goals amongst my personal training clients is weight loss. When you think about weight loss, the mindset usually centers around diet and cardio, but one of the most important aspects of weight loss is often overlooked – the metabolism. Metabolism is a process where the body breaks down protein, carbohydrates or fat for energy to function daily and maintain itself. The rate at which your metabolism works depends on the number of calories consumed and the number of calories burnt during the day through activity. There are factors such as age, gender and genetics that play into the rate at which your metabolism burns fat but there are ways to boost your metabolism and increase the amount of fat and weight you would like to lose. The following three tips can increase your metabolism to help you meet your weight loss goals.
How Much Water Should You Drink A Day?
How Much Water A Day
Another question I often get from my personal training clients is how much water they should be drinking a day?
