Swimming for Cardio
For most people following weight loss programs, cardiovascular exercise—or cardio—is a fact of life. You simply can't escape it: from treadmills to jogging in the park, cardio is a necessary component of a weight loss plan. Cardio is any exercise that works the heart and lungs—the cardiovascular system. When it's performed for a sustained period of time, cardio burns quite a few calories and brings you that much closer to your weight loss goals. But running on a...
Read More...Strength Training Weight Loss: Building Muscle to Lose Fat
When it comes to trimming down your tummy or burning inches from your butt and thighs, you probably think of treadmills, salads, and a persistent feeling of hunger. Strength training for weight loss could be the last thing on your mind: bench pressing a barbell or sweating it out with the big guys at the gym might seem like the last thing you'd want to include in your weight loss plans. However, strength training has benefits for weight loss that you might not realize, and...
Read More...Spot Reduction: A Weight Loss Myth
Lose three inches from your belly! Lose ten inches from your hips, buns, and thighs! If you've watched television late at night (or early in the morning), you've probably been exposed to a variety of weight loss programs and infomercials that claim to offer spot reduction through the use of a specialized exercise machine or a new fad diet. The truth is that spot reduction — the process of removing fat from specific areas of the body through exercise or diet — is a myth,...
Read More...When is the Best Time to Exercise?
It can be quite difficult to fit exercise into our busy schedules, especially if you're responsible for a busy household. But even if you can squeeze exercise into your schedule, there is quite a bit of discussion on the best time to exercise. It's hard enough to balance a busy work and home life, but add in the pressure of knowing that some times of the day are better for exercising than others and you can quickly become overwhelmed with trying to maximize your workouts....
Read More...Is Yoga Good for Weight Loss?
The various forms of yoga have seen a huge surge in popularity in the Western world over the past few decades, but many people have been left asking: "Is yoga good for weight loss?" Suburban moms, fitness instructors, and seemingly every celebrity under the sun have been getting into the yoga craze, but is yoga actually helping these people to burn fat and shed pounds? Yoga is a physical activity that many would consider a good form of exercise. It stretches the muscles,...
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