Re-feed Days A re-feed day is only needed to be included in your diet if you are looking to lose body fat and in a caloric deficit which means consuming less calories than your TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure). In other words, less calories than what your body needs/burns on a daily basis which is
Continual Progression One of my biggest irritations is the gym member who comes in several times a week for more than an hour at a time, does the same exact workout with the same exact weight, sets, repetitions and lacklustre effort. And of course their body never changes in appearance nor composition. They don’t see
Exercise your brain! Does exercise help brain functionality? A well-known grey area within the fitness-sphere, is whether there is a distinct connection between exercise/physical activity and the functionality, development and health of our brains. Let’s bust some myths! It goes without saying, there has been a plethora of research conducted in this area, with outstanding
HIIT VS LISS The age old question; which type of cardio is best for fat loss and preserving muscle tissue? As it would seem, every so often, new research comes to light to support differing sides, which leaves us just as confused as we were to begin with. The first school of thought is to
IGNORE THE NOISE, HUBBUB, AND PUSHY PROGRAMMING PUNDITS; There are really only two kinds of cardio, and they both have a place in your workout. Everyone has a love/hate relationship with cardio, but it’s a necessary evil that helps us shed fat, build endurance, and look badass in (or out of) clothing. But which type
It’s not uncommon to enter a typical commercial gym and see a vast majority of females confined to the cardio area while all the males are latching onto the nearest barbell. Given this, we have constructed a list of the top ten reasons females should choose to get down and dirty with some iron as
Anxiety is a powerful trigger for weight gain. Here’s how to stop it—fast. By Nancy Kalish STRESS FAT 101 For most of us, stress is a fact of life. Unfortunately, research reveals that it’s also a fact of fat. “Even if you usually eat well and exercise, chronic high stress can prevent you from losing
Protein plays a big role in every lifter’s diet. But popular notions about what kind of proteins to consume and when to consume them might be making your life a lot harder. Join us as we bust a few sacred protein myths. By Alan Flanagan Introduction How and when you get your fats, carbohydrates, and
