The Dangers of Belly Fat, Part One: How to Prevent It
Belly fat, also called abdominal or central obesity in its advanced form, is the type of overweight that is the most likely to endanger one’s health. Carrying extra weight in the midsection is associated with a myriad of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases (e.g. diabetes, stroke, heart and arterial disease) as well as a number of cancers, and increased mortality risk. (1) Interestingly, it is estimated that if every adult around average weight in the US reduced their body m
Fat Loss: 4 Common Pitfalls
Whether you are just starting out, or have been working on losing weight for some time, avoid these common pitfalls: 1. Overestimating calorie expenditure If you feel like a minute on the treadmill feels like an hour, you’re not alone. One of the most common mistakes people make is overestimating how much energy is spent working out. A study from 2010 showed that people overestimate energy expenditure during exercise by 3-4 folds. When asked to precisely compensate for exerci
5 Suggestions for an Active LA Vacation (or Staycation)
Are you planning a trip to Los Angeles, looking to hit up some local fitness spots? Or maybe you're a local who has yet to discover some of the most popular fitness destinations in our beautiful city? These places and activities may be right up your alley: Gold’s Gym Venice and Muscle Beach "The Mecca of bodybuilding" attracts tourists and muscleheads alike, and the Venice boardwalk offers plenty of interesting sights. Head to Gold's Gym for a workout and some fitness inspira
Training Strategies: General Health Maintenance vs. Specific Results
As a trainer I get these questions regularly: “Will I get a toned body by going for a daily walk?” or “Will I get a bubble butt by doing the elliptical every day?”. Unless your goals are very modest, the answer to these questions is almost always a no. Performing general physical activities such as walking, vacuuming, and other daily chores will generally not give you specific results, if that’s what you are looking for. That’s not to say that such activities are useless. The
How to Find the Motivation to Exercise: 10 Ideas to Keep You Going
1. Schedule it: Date, time and duration, goal for workout You have a busy life and less enjoyable activities are put on the back burner. How to fix this? Just like you schedule work, taking the kids to football practice and other recurring activities, enter workout sessions in your weekly planner. Be specific, plan the exact day, time, and the goal for each workout. For example: Tuesday 12/20/2016, 45 minutes of full body strength training followed by 10 minutes of stretching
