7 Overlooked Problems That Sabotage Fat Loss & Fast Metabolism …

April 1, 2013
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Every week I hear from readers who, despite doing everything correctly, aren’t consistently losing fat. They’ve adamantly pulled the 7 highly reactive foods that trigger intolerances, they’re using my free 4 x 4 Burst Training Workout 3 times a week, and they’re following The Virgin Diet rules to the letter.I understand your frustration, and it doesn’t help to say that most people doing The Virgin Diet get spectacular fast fat loss results. What matters is that you’re not getting those results.I’ve worked with numerous clients who struggle with weight loss resistance, a term I coined to describe people who are doing everything right yet can’t consistently lose 2 – 3 pounds every week.My first line of action involves pulling food sensitivities that can highjack fat loss. In cycle 1 of The Virgin Diet, you must be adamant about not letting the tiniest bit of soy, gluten, or other highly reactive foods creep in

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ASK A TRAINER #12: “What's Up with Intermittent Fasting …

March 29, 2013
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Dear Fitbabe, What are your thoughts on intermittent fasting? I have heard about this a lot in the media lately. Do you eat this way? Thanks, HenryDear Henry, Intermittent Fasting is the process of taking a break from eating for a certain period of time

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Tabata Training – Fast Total Body Workouts For Fat Loss – Refinery29

March 27, 2013
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Oh cardio, we love to hate you. You take forever; we run on a treadmill going nowhere. (Are we done yet?) If this sounds familiar, consider Tabata training — a super high-intensity workout that not only improves aerobic capacity in about four minutes per session, but also has tons of other benefits. Developed by Dr. Izumi Tabata, lead coach of Japan’s speed skating team, the Tabata method increases your anaerobic threshold with short bursts of hard, fast training via compound movements (which work several muscle groups at once)

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Which Is Better – HIIT or Steady Cardio? – Daily Health Post

March 26, 2013
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Home / Fitness / Which Is Better – HIIT or Steady Cardio?Which Is Better – HIIT or Steady Cardio?byFiora StevensonMarch 26, 2013There’s a lot of disagreement in the fitness community over which type of cardio routine is the most effective – there’s high-intensity interval training (HIIT), long and steady cardio (like jogging), and slow and steady (walking). Each of these types of cardio exercise has various pros and cons, so let’s take a look at which form of cardio might be best for your needs.HIIT (Sprints): Improves Anaerobic CapabilitiesPutting in a 100% effort for a short burst of time can help improve your body’s ability to perform anaerobic exercise, or exercise without the usual amounts of oxygen getting to your muscles.This is especially useful in a lot of sports, where the pace tends to be more stop-and-go and requires huge amounts of effort followed by a short resting period. Basically, HIIT drills are ideal for people looking to improve their athletic performance such as speed, explosiveness, and so on.Long & Steady (Jogging): Builds Aerobic EnduranceSticking to a pace that’s 75-80% of your heart’s top capability is the best way to improve your aerobic endurance and overall cardiovascular fitness. To reap the maximum benefits, you should stick to this consistent pace for at least 25 minutes.The difference between jogging and sprinting that leads to a slower, steadier pace being better for cardiovascular fitness has to do with the way that your muscles turn fats and carbohydrates into energy.Essentially, anaerobic exercises like sprinting can only be done for short periods of time, because without adequate oxygen, your body burns through its stores of glycogen and produces lactic acid, leading to muscle fatigue.On the other hand, slower paces can be sustained for longer periods of time, giving the heart muscle more time to get used to pumping blood more effectively and allowing your body to learn how to use fuel more efficiently.Page 1 2

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Bob Wells Fitness: HIIT Your Way to a Leaner Body

March 22, 2013
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High Intensity Interval Training, or (HIIT) for short, has become all the rage for people looking to spice up their dull cardio routines and get leaner than they have ever been before.HIIT is a training protocol that involves periods of maximum effort followed by active rest. For example, you could sprint as fast as you can for 60 seconds, followed by walking for 60 seconds, then repeat. Such a workout could be completed in 30 minutes or less.Advocates of HIIT, such as the good people at Simply Shredded, argue that HIIT, as opposed to steady state cardio, is a better way to burn calories and reduce body fat. They highlight some of the research that has led them to this conclusion: “One of the earliest studies, done by researchers at Laval University (Ste-Foy, Quebec, Canada), kept it basic, using two groups in a months-long experiment.

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Is Tabata a Good Workout Plan? | Tabata Training Method

March 20, 2013
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Is Tabata a Good Workout Plan?There are countless forms of workouts out there and each form of workout has a different outcome. Some increase strength, some increase muscle mass while others help you lose weight. Most people are familiar with cardiovascular exercises, which are designed to enhance fat loss and improve endurance. The exercises can be anything from power walking, biking, skipping, swimming or running. The exercises can last for about an hour, hence categorized under moderate intensity training

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Intermittent fasting secret to weight loss | NewsYaps

March 12, 2013
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MELBOURNE (ANI) – Starving yourself every other day could be the key to losing weight and lowering your risk of cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer’s, scientists have claimed.Fat loss pills and strenuous exercise could be a thing of the past, with a new diet claiming to improve your waistline, as well as extend your life and keep wrinkles at bay.The 5:2 diet – also known as intermittent fasting – requires two non-consecutive days of “fasting” each week, when the dieter is to consume no more than 500 calories if they are a woman and 600 if they are a man, the Daily Telegraph reported.There are no dietary restrictions for the remaining five days, which are often referred to as the “feeding” days.The diet has gone viral following the BBC documentary ‘Eat, Fast and Live Longer’ by doctor and journalist Michael Mosley, which screened in the UK last year.It is expected to create a similar craze when it screens in Australia on SBS on April 22.The program follows Dr Mosley on an intermittent fasting investigation.In six weeks following the diet, he lost over 6kg and 25 percent of his body fat.His cholesterol dropped and his blood glucose, which he described as “borderline diabetic”, went back to normal.Dr Mosley also found that fasting lowered levels of IGF-1 in the body – an insulin-growth hormone – which in turn lowered blood pressure and the risks of cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes.There are now 5:2 groups on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, as well as blogs dedicated to the diet. (ANI) Print PDFComments commentsPowered by Facebook Comments

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Clarifying Butter and Intermittent Fasting (AKA, Is it Weird that I Drink …

March 8, 2013
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So, three weeks ago I met with Jason Seib who is the owner of Clackamas Physical Conditioning (where I am currently training) and author of The Paleo Coach: Expert Advice for Extraordinary Health, Sustainable Fat Loss and an Incredible Body, which is available on Amazon now! I haven’t read it yet, but so far it has awesome ratings from those who have. Jason really knows his stuff!Anyways, so, I met with Jason to talk about body fat.

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Intermittent Fasting Part V – Wrap Up | CrossFit 269 – Kalamazoo's …

March 8, 2013
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This is the final part in our five part series on intermittent fasting.Over the past few days, we’ve highlighted three different intermittent fasting methods available to you. These are by no means the only options, and I encourage you to research this subject further. The best intermittent fasting method is the method that works for you. Intermittent fasting is not a necessity to achieve good health. It is merely one of many tools you have at your disposal

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HIIT Bodyweight Workout Women or Men | FirstProtein Nutrition®

March 7, 2013
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SJ’s HIIT Bodyweight Workout for both Women and MenBy now, you may be familiar with HIIT workouts due to its reputation on burning fat and building strength. For those who aren’t exactly sure what HIIT training is, it’s a type of cardio training in which you alternate short, very high intensity intervals with longer, slower intervals to recover.The most convenient thing about this form of training is you don’t need a gym or even gym equipment. A typical HIIT workout usually lasts about 20-30 minutes and involves a 2:1 ratio, meaning your recovery intervals are twice as long as the work intervals. For anyone looking to get in shape, burn fat and build strength, HIIT training is a must!I have created an intense training session that can be done at home, outside or at the gym.There are 7 exercises, each done for a full 60 seconds with a 20 second low intensity interval in between (during those rest intervals you will keep moving by marching in place).1- Burpees – 60 sec – REST 20 seconds2- Knee highs- 60 seconds – REST 20 seconds3- Lateral Jumps- 60 seconds – REST 20 seconds4- Pushups- 60 seconds – REST 20 seconds5- Bodyweight squats – REST 20 seconds6- Full sit ups- 60 seconds – REST 20 seconds7- Lateral Shuffles- 60 seconds – Rest for 3 min and REPEAT x2You can also end this intense workout with a 15 min interval workout on the treadmill, elliptical, bike, jump rope or outside by doing the following:20 second maximum effort, 60 rest/recover period. Repeat until the 15 min is up.Now, you will be working hard on your HIIT workouts but you need to work just as hard in the kitchen.

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