Does cardio have a dark side? But everyone says that cardio is the best exercise method to lose weight. So what’s the deal? I recently received a letter from a woman who discovered that there is a hidden, darker side to good cardio. *** craig, I saw the orthopedist today and he noted several things
The zig-zag diet is a fascinating concept that has many fans, the idea being that by staggering your calorie intake, you can create a calorie deficit without suppressing your metabolism. This is not effective for a couple of reasons. The reduction in metabolic rate usually follows a decrease in weight or activity level, which makes
If you’re concerned about your health, you probably know that sugar is perhaps the worst thing you can eat. But, if you have a sweet tooth, it can be hard to give up those comforting desserts. Fortunately, there are some healthy sugar alternatives you can use to make your own guilt-free desserts that will actually
Cellulite in children is becoming more and more prevalent in industrialized countries, and not many are sure why. As a fitness professional, I firmly believe that the problem is not something in our food, but the amount of food that is consumed. If you’re still scratching your head, the problem is, in my opinion, childhood
Cinnamon is one of those herbs that tastes so cool, you eat it without even thinking its health benefits. Some recent studies have begun to change the image of this tasty spice. The latest science suggests that cinnamon may be useful to treat diabetes and kill dead bacteria. Traditionally, cinnamon is used by herbalists to
For years, I have been a cardio aficionado. On any given day, I can be seen on my bike, inline skates, or running shoes. However, that is about to change. After 30 years of chronic cardio abuse through running, I decided I needed to mix up my training. Mark Sisson, the founder of Primal Blue
Woodworking can be a lot of fun. It is such a rewarding feeling to see your woodworking projects professionally finished and become useful and beautiful additions to your home or garden. Bunk beds for the kids, outdoor furniture, most of the time I found the idea and instruction research for the project to be a
Maintain your permanent weight loss Losing weight is a daunting task at times, but when successful it is a source of great pride. Keeping the weight off is hard work too, but with a few key guidelines to help, it’s possible to keep the weight off and enjoy yourself at the same time. how you
The bicycle is one of the best tools to use to burn calories and lose weight. A 145 lb female riding 1 hour at about 12 MPH will burn about 500 calories, increase speed to 16 MPH and calorie burn increase to about 835 calories per hour. You can increase your calorie burn by doing
Jogging is probably the easiest exercise to do that provides a substantial rate of calorie burn, so it’s naturally tempting to know how many calories you burn while jogging. When you know this number of calories, it’s easier to check how much exercise you need to lose weight at a manageable rate. But it’s not