How to burn fat and get in shape - what works and what doesn't
I don't claim to be an expert.
Exercising at high intensity in an Athletic Workout not only promotes excellent strength and cardio development and overall conditioning, but it’s also fantastic for losing weight. When you workout at high intensity, you can exercise for less time and burn more fat than you do with a long boring workout at moderate effort. Not only [...]
So you want to know the single, most effective piece of equipment for getting into great shape? Sure, there are lots of great pieces of equipment out there, ranging from simple and effective (kettle bells, pull-up bars, medicine balls, etc), to complex and expensive (but still very effective if used appropriately, like a good treadmill). [...]
A couple of days ago in my Athletic Workout Introduction post, I mentioned coach Eddie Lomax’s Athletic Body Workout. If you’re wondering whether an athletic workout is right for you, Coach Lomax poses a great question on his page: he shows a picture of an overweight guy, a lean and muscular guy, and a massive body [...]
This Max Workouts review is my own opinion, based on authentic long-term use of the program … [More...]
Effective sore muscle recovery is important when developing your strength and fitness. Use these muscle recovery tips to speed up muscle recovery and make your workouts more effective. Sore muscles … [Read More...]
Trying to stop sugar cravings? Want to know how to beat sugar cravings for good? Here are 10 tips to stop sugar cravings naturally, that will make your weight loss efforts easier and more … [Read More...]
What size exercise ball do I need? You can choose the correct exercise ball size by looking up your height in this table. (Note that this kind of equipment is also called a "physio ball", "fitness … [Read More...]
Is it better to stretch before or after workout sessions? Actually, stretching before exercise can be harmful. If you're in the habit of stretching before working out, you'd be better off stretching … [Read More...]
If you want to know how to turn fat into muscle, or more precisely, how to lose fat without losing muscle, here are ten straightforward tips to follow. Note: technically, there's no metabolic … [Read More...]
Do you know how to calculate your basal metabolic rate? Just pick a basic metabolic rate formula from the list below, and plug your numbers in, then use this as a basis for estimating the number of … [Read More...]
It's hard to beat high intensity interval training for fat loss and fitness, so here are some high intensity interval training routines to get you started. High intensity interval training exercises … [Read More...]
The intermittent fasting diet has become popular lately. So how do you do it? What are the benefits of intermittent fasting and does intermittent fasting work? There are many ways you can eat to … [Read More...]
The 6 meals a day diet is very popular for weight loss and fitness. But does eating 6 small meals a day actually work? How do you start a 6 meals a day plan? There's plenty of anecdotal evidence … [Read More...]
My MaxT3 DVDs just arrived in the post. It sounds like just my kind of program, and I'm really looking forward to trying it. At this point, I've only had a chance to look at the info that comes with … [Read More...]
Afterburn exercise routines can be broadly categorized into three types: Cardio High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) High Intensity Full Body Circuit Training High Intensity Resistance … [Read More...]
What is EPOC? What is VO2Max? Here's the glossary I originally included in my longer post about the Afterburn Effect. EPOC and other Acronyms Technical terms may look impressive, but they don't help … [Read More...]
If you're trying to figure out Max Workouts vs P90X, I've done each program multiple times, and have a pretty clear picture of how they compare. Here's a side-by-side … [Read More...]
Pushup stands one of the best (and cheapest) exercise equipment investments I've made. I'm strong enough to be able to do plenty of pushups with good form. But like any exercise, quality counts … [Read More...]
Although the "Afterburn effect" isn't the miracle fat-loss cure some would have you believe, it's not all hype either. The afterburn effect is a real thing, and makes sense to incorporate into your … [Read More...]
We just moved into a new house, in a new country. Wow, what a long and stressful project that was! So glad to be settled down again. :) Unfortunately, my much-loved above-the-door pull-up … [Read More...]
Looking for a pick-me-up? Here's a real-life success story of how Shannon Veurink (a mother of two) lost 87 pounds of fat and got into great shape in only 6 months. That's really impressive, and … [Read More...]
When I do a high intensity circuit workout (like a lot of the routines in Shin Ohtake's Max Workouts), I often have trouble remembering how many rounds of the circuit I've done. Sure, it's easy to … [Read More...]
Click here for the full review: Shin Ohtake’s Max Workouts Review (Updated for 2012) [Note that I'm trying not to rip-off the Max Workouts author by plagiarizing his stuff. What I've written will … [Read More...]
I just posted the brand new, hot off the press, Athletic Workout Program Comparison Table. Wow! The end result may look simple (which is the whole idea), but it was a lot of work figuring out the … [Read More...]
