Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on November 19, 2008 under Sample Workouts, Weight Loss | 
When it comes to fat loss, interval training is superior to traditional long duration cardio. Although you’ve all been told that the fat burn zone is where you want to be if you want to drop the pounds, I’m going to tell you otherwise. While it is true that working out at a lower intensity will burn more fat while you’re exercising, it will not lead to more fat loss over time than high intensity interval training.
Many people are unsure of how to perform interval training, so here is a example for you to follow. This is set up to be performed on an upright bike, but can be adapted to a treadmill, elliptical, etc. Read more of this article »
Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on February 13, 2008 under Core Training, Exercise Library, General Fitness, Strength Training, Weight Loss |
Want to exercise but don’t have any equipment? Here is a brief list of exercises (with descriptions) that only require your body!
Push-Ups
1. Lie prone (facing down) on the ground with your hands slightly wider than shoulder width apart.
2. With your back flat and body rigid and using the toes and the pivot point, press upward from the ground, fully extending the elbows to the starting position.
3. While maintaining a straight body, (back straight, head up) allow yourself to slowly lower to the floor until the chin makes contact with the floor/mat. Inhale during the downward movement.
4. Reverse the movement and press your body up to the starting position, again maintaining a flat back with the head up. Exhale during the movement.
Burpees
1. Starting position: Standing up right with your feet hip width apart, arms by your side.
2. Quickly squat down and put your hands on the floor in front of you.
3. Kick your legs out behind you, ending in a push-up position.
4. Quickly bring your legs back to the squatting position and stand up and jump into the air. Repeat. Breathe normally. Read more of this article »
Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on January 23, 2008 under General Fitness, Nutrition, Weight Loss, Wellness |
While this list is not exhaustive, here are some of the major benefits of fish oil (omega-3) shown through research:
1. May reduce your risk of coronary artery disease.
2. May decrease symptoms of depression.
3. May help with fat loss in overweight/obese individuals.
4. May reduce blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.
5. May reduce inflammation and therefore be an effective therapeutic in acute and chronic inflammatory diseases.
6. May enhance glucose-insulin metabolism.
Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on January 10, 2008 under Nutrition, Weight Loss, Wellness |
Over the last 50 or so years, sleeping habits have changed dramatically. We Americans are no longer getting 8-9 hours of sleep per night. Instead, we are lucky to average 5-6 hours per night. As sleep has steadily declined over the years, the number of overweight and obese individuals has risen to epidemic proportions. Is this a mere coincidence or is there more to the story? Read more of this article »
Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on January 8, 2008 under General Fitness, Nutrition, Strength Training, Weight Loss |
Ok, the information I’m going to provide you with today is not new. In fact, it is old (at the rate things change these days, you may consider this very old). Nonetheless, it still applies today and you’d be surprised by the number of people still not doing it! So what is it? What is this old news?
You need to combine a healthy diet with exercise in order to achieve optimal weight loss! Read more of this article »
Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on January 5, 2008 under Nutrition, Weight Loss |
There is much debate in the world of calories these days. The simplistic approach of just reducing caloric intake in order to lose weight has become scrutinized. Not necessarily because it’s wrong, but because there’s more to the story. Or is there? Let’s take a look and see.
It has long been held that creating a caloric deficit, either by consuming fewer calories or by burning off more calories, is all that is needed in order to reduce weight. Simple math.
Calories In – Calories Out = Caloric Deficit/Surplus = Weight Loss/Gain Read more of this article »
