Resources for Fitness Attitudes [1 - 6 of 6]
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High intensity cardio training is a superior method of fat loss due to its effect on post workout metabolic rate. If the primary purpose of the cardio training program is weight loss, then regimens of greater frequency and duration of training and moderate intensity are recommended. -
If your goal is to have a nice flat stomach, the first thing you need to do is decrease / eliminate the layers of fat that are on top of your abs. In order to be successful at thinning your waistline you must have a basic understanding of how the ab muscles function and how your body burns fat. -
One of the benefits of a detox diet is that it forces you to break your usual routine to try healthier habits. Returning immediately to your old diet, as tempting as it may be, can cause you to regain weight. Changing your eating habits is not a test to see how powerful you can become over junk. It is just a choice to eat foods that will nourish your body, feed your cells and help the body rid itself of toxins. -
The glycemic index is a ranking of carbohydrates based on their immediate effect on blood sugar levels. It compares foods gram for gram of carbohydrate. The glycemic index ranks carbohydrates on a scale from 0 to 100 according to the extent to which they raise blood sugar levels after eating. It doesn't tell how much of that carbohydrate is in a serving of a particular food. A low Glycemic Index diet is not necessarily a low carb diet. -
The slower you lose weight, the more likely you are losing fat and not muscle. If you have a high level of body fat, or you have never been able to successfully lose fat, you should consider trying a program that not only focuses on dieting, but also includes adequate cardiovascular activity and weight training. The best way to get ripped and maintain as much muscle as you can is to diet slowly. -
A proper diet influences the results of your fitness plan. Knowing your body composition can help you formulate an exercise program and set sensible fitness goals. Resolving to turn fat into muscle (and not simply to lose weight) motivates you to work on fat-burning aerobic activities and anaerobic muscle-building activities as well. Either way, you are changing your overall body composition from less fat to more muscle.