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 [...]
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 [...]
What’s so good about strength training?
Get leaner, healthier and stronger with strength training 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 regime will increase your lean muscle mass, which in turn will allow your body to burn calories more efficiently which will [...]
Why ‘those guys’ are just standing around
If a gym or trainer has given you a weight training program it will include a prescribed number of repetitions and sets to do for each exercise. Maybe you have wondered where they arrived at the particular number of repetitions, sets and rest periods. Why is the guy standing beside you doing 6 reps and [...]
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 [...]
Never ‘assume’ when it comes to your health
A close friend of mine was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, has had a mastectomy, and has been undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy over the past few months. Needless to say, it has been a physical and emotional roller coaster for her. Recently her oncologist gave her permission to start a gentle exercise program. This [...]
Why cardio is not enough
Get leaner, healthier and stronger with strength training 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 regime will increase your lean muscle mass, which in turn will allow your body to burn calories more efficiently which will [...]
