How to Lose Weight
Excessive body fat is a key reason people see an Exercise Physiologist, Personal Trainer or attend a gym. Weight loss is not only important for how you look and how you feel; but is also crucial for reducing
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Does Obesity Contribute to Muscle Loss? (Metabolic Double Jeopardy)
One certainty in life is that everyday you will grow older. The rate of this change however occurs for each person at different rates and in different ways. This is largely determined by the lifestyle choices
The Advantages of Free Weights for Strength Training
Strength training is a vital component to improve your health, accelerate fat loss and reduce the risk of many chronic diseases. Strength training is also important for improving function for your activities
Why lifting weights could extend your life
Strength training can be the most valuable thing you can be doing for your health. Not only is it valuable for improving your mechanical function so you can function optimally in your daily life; but strength
Women And Weight Training Myths
“I don’t want to lift weights because it will make me look big and bulky” The above statement is a misconception shared by both male and female gym goers, although it tends to be more common among females.
Lower Back Pain and Exercise
A Practical Guide to Managing Pain Through Movement, Not Avoidance. If you’ve ever dealt with lower back pain, you’ve probably heard some version of this advice: take it easy, rest up, let it settle
Visceral Fat: Why It’s More Dangerous Than the Fat You Can See
The fat you can’t pinch is the one that matters most! Most people think about body fat in fairly simple terms — there’s more of it or less of it, and the goal is generally less. But not all fat
Arthritis and Exercise: Why Resting Is Often the Worst Thing You Can Do
If you’ve been diagnosed with arthritis, you’ve probably received some version of the same well-meaning advice: take it easy, don’t overdo it, rest the joint when it flares up. It’s intuitive