Avoiding Injury When Doing High Intensity Interval Training

doing intense exercise trainingHigh Intensity Interval Training or (HIIT) is one of the trendiest fitness choices for workout enthusiasts these days. But know it can be hit or miss if done wrong. HIIT is a series, a form of exercises which alternates between short bursts of activity which are high intensity, with short periods of rest.

There’s compounding evidence that HIIT is a superior exercise method for losing fat while increasing endurance. It’s a muscle building machine, which improves aerobic and anaerobic endurance, while increasing basal metabolic rate.

HIIT has recently surged in …

The Best Way To Burn Of That Winter Fat To Look Summer Skinny

losing weight for the summerLook outside, the weather is finally turning, as many will come out of hibernation, shed their layered clothing, while start adapting their sedentary lifestyle. The warmer weather means the skinny season is almost here.

During this transition period however, what most feel is a bit self-conscious as they become concerned about getting fit again, as a bit of maintenance is usually required, such as losing some body fat. As hard as most tried to keep fit during the colder winter months, it’s an extremely difficult thing to do.

Most will …

Why Cross Training Is Key For Improved Fitness And Fat Loss

why cross training is recommendedThe number that’s displayed as you stand on the scale isn’t the definitive indicator of whether you’re fit, or if you need to shed a bit of weight. What’s found to be more important than your actual body weight is the composition of the tissues in the body.

It’s found that if the percentile of fatty tissue is more than 15% percent of the total body mass for males, and 22% percent for women, and anything beyond, that you’re generally considered to be overweight, and you may need to lose …

Myths Revealed About Your Metabolism And Basal Metabolic Rate

what you need to know about BMRYour metabolism and the speed that it burns has always been a hot scorching topic, this especially when you’re looking to lose weight or maintain a healthy lifestyle. What most believe is that the faster the metabolism is able to burn, the better, this since the body is able to shed unwanted calories quicker.

What’s usually confused is metabolism and basal metabolic rate or BMR. What BMR is based on is the exact ratio of muscle structure, this when compared to the amount of fat that the body happens to …

The Day You Stop Chronic Dieting Is When You Start Losing

the truth behind obesityThe dieting and weight loss market rivals any other industry in North America in size. Those who may be wanting to lose a few poundage or are chronically obese, are willing to spend billion of dollars to lose this weight, usually without success.

What this includes is everything from the latest greatest fad based commercial weight loss programs to the established ones, to the various meal replacement bars or shakes.

The scope extends to prescription based medication and the over the counter magical weight loss pills, or the latest self …