Workout on an empty stomach to get that 6-pack sooner
Holly Mosier My friend Mike, who is a fitness machine, forwarded this article to me today and asked what I thought about it. Quick summary - the article says you’ll burn more fat if you workout on an empty stomach. I totally agree! Although there are conflicting studies about this, I know this works for me personally. I don’t always workout on an empty stomach – it depends what time of day I get to my workout. But I do try to do at least one... Read More
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow uses resistance training to burn more calories at rest!
Gwyneth Paltrow (AP Photo/Matt Sayles) You can increase how fast you burn calories by incorporating resistance training in your workouts. Studies show that although you burn more calories during cardio workouts, this “burn” does not continue very long after you stop the cardio activity. Resistance training, however, reaps a double benefit. Not only will you burn more calories, you will build more lean muscle mass that will increase your metabolic rate even while you are resting... Read More
Interval Training Cuts Workout Time with Better Results!
A few weeks ago, I tweeted about interval training: “New studies continue to confirm interval training is the ‘magic pill’ of exercise – you can cut cardio time in half with better results.” Stephen DeCasas emailed me with some great feedback. Steve knows what he is talking about – he is an exercise physiologist and certified personal trainer with more than 22 years of experience. He’s worked with athletes, members of Congress, as well as Hollywood actors... Read More
