Fitness Facts
The Truth on Branched-Chain Amino Acids Nothing can be more overwhelming than walking into a nutrition and supplement store in today’s modern world. Each year, new p ... more
Myth #1: The Fat-Burning Program Helps You Burn More Fat and Lose Weight I see this happen time and time again at the gym. People hop on their piece of ca ... more
There's no doubt that hydraulic circuit training health clubs are more popular than ever before. With over 10,000 of these gyms dotting the American landscape, men and women alike are finding c ... more
There are really only two reasons why people don't exercise regularly, and that is either not knowing what to do or not being motivated. Introduction Exercise Programs If you are not ter ... more
Almost everywhere you go today, you are approached in some manner about health and physical fitness. The fact that a large percentage of Australians are considered obese has helped incre ... more
Diabetes or diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterised by hyperglycaemia (high blood glucose levels) caused by impairment in insulin secretion and/or action. Exercise is an important f ... more
Have you ever experienced a dull ache or sharp pain in your shoulder or upper arm? Maybe you are unable to sleep on one side because your shoulder wakes you up at night. Perhaps, you have discomfor ... more
Regular exercise is one of the single most important things that you can do for your health. Being active reduces your risk of heart problems and stroke, cancer, sleep problems, osteoporosis, chron ... more
Tennis is a very popular sport in Australia and is played by people of all ages. Tennis can be played by two people (called ‘playing singles’) or four people (‘doubles’). Pl ... more
The big secret to exercising outdoors in the winter is to wear as little as possible. Yes, you read that right. You want to wear as little as you can get by with and still be comfortable. Think of ... more
Do you know what to do after exercise to speed your recovery from a workout? Your post exercise routine can have a big impact on your fitness gains and sports performance but most people don't ... more
Why is exercise a necessity? Why do we need to exercise? There is not one reason why we should exercise. The reasons are many. Take a look at the top ten reasons to exercise. At times I wonder ... more
Sports Nutrition - How Foods Fuel Exercise? How the body converts food to fuel relies upon several different energy pathways. Having a basic understanding of these systems can help athletes tr ... more
Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale - A simple way to determine exercise intensity.There are a variety of methods for determining exercise intensity levels. Common methods include the 'talk test ... more
"I never stretch, I don't have enough time and I can't be bothered lying around all over the floor stretching when I am in a hurry to get home from the gym?" Or "I train at h ... more
Question: Why is it important to warm up? Expert Answer: A warm up is the act of preparing for an athletic event or workout by exercising or practicing for a short time beforehand. Warming up helps ... more
If I could ban six-packs (or at least the word) from the earth I would do it in a heartbeat. Why? Because they're hard to get for most of us and they're virtually meaningless (except in the often shal ... more
We all want to burn more fat for weight loss, body shaping, health and wellbeing or for sporting purposes. Trim that butt, waste that cellulite, smooth those love handles, bust that belly; it’s all ... more
Caffeine, More Good Than Harm Worried that the morning cup of java that perks you up and just feels so good is harmful to you? Well, if you don't have high blood pressure, heart arrhythmia, or ... more
Is there such thing as toning? You see the word "toning" used all over the place in fitness and weigh training forums, magazines and web sites. Mostly, it's women referring to women and how they sh ... more
Caffeine has long been used by endurance athletes and sleepy office workers alike to help increase energy and endurance, but is it safe and does it work? Studies have found that, when it comes to ... more
There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about low-carb diets. Anti-low carb information often draws an image of people eating very unhealthy diets, with no vegetables or fruits, guzzling cream and ... more
What is a calorie: A calorie is a unit of measurement for energy. The small calorie or gram calorie (cal) is the energy needed to increase the temperature of 1 g of water by 1 °C. This is about 4 ... more
Turn your body into a fat burning machine I once had a client who asked, "When I eat too many calories, how do they know to go straight to my thighs? Do they have some kind of homing device or what?" ... more
Unfortunately, many people are misinformed and are also misled by the many promises of the weight loss industry. Everywhere you look, you see or hear of people promising "Dramatic Weight Loss" with pr ... more
Exercise addiction is rare but real. For every person who over exercises, there are more than a hundred people who rarely exercise. Usually people who exercise regularly get along better at home and a ... more
Should You Do A High Intensity Workout? There is no valid reason that a healthy person should maintain a low intensity exercise regimen unless they simply aren't really interested in seeing real re ... more
