Many of us know that when it comes to weight gain, obesity, and diabetes certain factors come into play such as insulin, calories and the apparent ‘willpower’. However, there is another word to be aware of when thinking about fat gain, and that’s leptin. What is Leptin? Leptin is a hormone with a key role in the body’s function of energy balance. The level of leptin in … [Read more...]
What is a Tabata Workout?
You have most likely heard about interval training, and maybe know that it is an effective way to boost fitness and lose body fat, but do you know much about the Tabata workout? Tabata is named after Dr. Izumi Tabata, who did a study into the effects of HIIT (high-intensity interval training) compared to steady-state training on aerobic and anaerobic fitness. His objective was … [Read more...]
How to Become Flexible if You are Very Stiff
Tight hips? Tight hamstrings? Tight calves? It is time to loosen up! When it comes to fitness and doing workouts it might not sound exciting to add in stretching to your workout, but it is absolutely essential for a well-rounded full bodied routine to help the body be healthy and strong. To avoid the body getting stiff from sitting down all day working at the desk or general … [Read more...]
How to Eat Healthy at the Holidays
Do you get anxious or excited about food during the holidays? It starts with Halloween eating all the sweets, then big Thanksgiving meals, and then weeks leading up to Christmas with the temptations everywhere, and then the big day arrives with Christmas Day, and then the leftovers and alcohol fueled week between Christmas and New Year. When does it stop? There is another way … [Read more...]
Pistachios and Belly Fat: Is There a Link?
Are you going nuts for nuts? Are you worried that you are eating too many nuts and gaining belly fat? You might be concerned about the high calories and fats in nuts. Have no fear, eating nuts can actually be good for reducing belly fat. We are going to dive into pistachios in this article to understand the link between these nuts and belly fat. Research shows that humans have … [Read more...]
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