Fat Loss
Does Walking With a Weighted Vest Help You Lose Weight?
The first time I saw it, I wrote it off as an anomaly. But then I saw it again. And again. And again. Totally normal people walking around in public [...]
HIIT Training for Fat Loss: Pros and Cons
High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has been promoted as a panacea for fitness, achieving great results in less time. A recent overview of studies looking at using HIIT for fat loss [...]
3 Steps to Help You Accomplish Your New Year’s Resolutions
This is the time of year when everyone is thinking about their new years resoluion and how they are going to follow through on the commitment they most...
Is Halo Top Ice Cream Actually Healthy?
Getting The Facts Straight
Why Every Human Being Should Run Sprints
Raise your hand if you’d like to do at least one of the following: Lose weight Build muscle mass Increase your chance of living longer Improve brain function Reduce your [...]
Is Hummus Actually Healthy?
Americans are crazy for hummus. National hummus sales now top $725 million annually, and it’s estimated that 25 percent of U.S. households now stock hummus in the fridge. It wasn’t [...]
The Biggest Reason You Can’t Get Lean (and the Easiest Way to Fix It)
Gaining muscle and losing body fat—it's everyone's fitness goal. There are millions of books, supplements, workout programs, coaches and meal plans focused on the topic. Although that might sound like [...]
Do You Know Your Carb Tolerance? A Simple Guide to This Crucial Dietary Figure
Carbs don’t exactly have a great reputation these days. You've probably heard something about how carbs spike your insulin levels, and if insulin is the “fat storage hormone,” then carbs [...]
Why Extreme Calorie-Restriction Diets Just Don’t Work
On the surface, extreme calorie-restriction diets seem like a surefire way to lose weight. By restricting your calories to less than 1,200 or so per day, you’re almost guaranteed to create [...]
Why Some Athletes Have Trouble Losing Fat (And What They Can Do About It)
Having goals is essential for staying consistent with your workout routine. Your goals are what often keep you motivated and excited about getting your...
