Fat v Muscle
I read something interesting this morning on the net: ‘muscle weighs more than fat’. Um, I’m afraid not. Five kilos of muscle weighs the same as five kilos of fat, which also happens to weigh the same as five kilos of apples. What is true, however, is that a kilo of fat occupies more space [...]
How to lose weight fast
Everybody wants to lose weight fast, but… Don’t be fooled. There is no ‘quick way’ to lose weight effectively and keep it off long term. Honestly. If someone tries to sell you quick weight loss they are either not being completely honest with you, or have no idea what they are talking about. Think about [...]
Why strength train?
Strength training is not just for guys wanting to bulk up. It is important for everyone, regardless of age. Incorporating regular strength training into your fitness program will increase your lean muscle mass, which in turn will allow your body to burn calories more efficiently which will result in a reduction of body fat. As [...]
Want to lose weight fast? Read on…
What’s the quickest way to lose weight? Don’t listen to hype and half-truths. There is no ‘quick way’ to lose weight effectively for the long term. There isn’t. Think about it: more often than not weight gain is the result of eating too much food, or the wrong kind of food, combined with not enough [...]
Anaerobic exercise: what it is and why you want it
Most people already know about aerobic training and what it does for your body, however not enough people know about anaerobic exercise or incorporate it into their exercise routine. Let’s look at why you should. The word ‘anaerobic’ means ‘without oxygen’. Anaerobic exercise is performed at high intensity over a short period of time. Examples [...]
Assessing body composition
Depending on your gym or personal trainer you may have your body composition assessed in a few different ways. The two most popular calculations are BMI and waist to hip measurements. Personally, I don’t ‘automatically’ do either of these calculations because, depending on the client, it can have a negative effect on their attitude and [...]
