We’ve all heard it before, the theory that doing cardio on an empty stomach after an overnight fast sends fat burning into overdrive. If only it were true … In 1999, Bill Phillips published his bestselling fitness book, Body-for-LIFE, which promised a body transformation in 12 weeks. In his cardio chapter, Phillips put forth the [...]
Cardio And Mass Gains: What You Need To Know To Get Maximum Benefits!
Among the numerous never-ending debates in the field is the question of whether or not cardio/aerobic type activity should be performed when the explicit goal is maximum gains in muscle mass. And as is usually the case, there are a variety of extreme standpoints in this debate. At one extreme is the idea that trainees [...]
The Cardio Guide: Everything You Need To Know About Getting Fit
Cardiovascular work (cardio) is a multifaceted tool. It improves health and aerobic conditioning, helps with recovery and restoration from weight training, and burns fat. This article will explore that last benefit, the one most of us are concerned about, fat loss. I’ll discuss the different types of cardio as well as how and when to [...]
10 Innovative & Fun Cardio Methods For Outside
As the summer rolls around, it’s a great idea to move your cardio workouts outside, taking in the fresh air and providing some fresh terrain. Here are 10 different methods you can do to help you progress optimally. Try these now! As summer rolls around, it’s a great idea to move your cardio workouts outside, [...]
7 Cardiovascular Training Mistakes
If you’ve been doing cardiovascular training to burn fat, you may have heard various theories regarding the best fat-burning techniques, such as doing cardio at low intensity instead of at high intensity or doing cardio on an empty stomach. Different fitness professionals have different beliefs, and all the conflicting information out there can lead to [...]
Top 10: Ways To Maximize Cardio Workouts
You know that you have to do cardio, but the thought of spending a significant part of your evening sweating on a machine, under fluorescent lighting, while staring at a boring TV show, leaves something to be desired. Being sympathetic to this, we’ve compiled the top 10 ways to maximize your cardio workouts with regard [...]
High Intensity Interval Training
So you’ve finally added enough muscle to your body, but you still seem to have that extra layer of “padding.” You see it whenever you look in the mirror: the dreaded excess body fat that has accumulated as a result of a little too much food during your quest for muscle mass. You are probably [...]
A HIIT Workout Routine To Burn Belly Fat Fast
Whether you’re 20lbs overweight or 5lbs overweight, a HIIT workout routine can help you burn belly fat fast. In my opinion, it’s the best cardio for weight loss. While you can achieve your weight loss goal by combining diet, strength training, and even steady state cardio, HIIT can take your fat burning to the next [...]
Top 10 Ways To Motivate Yourself to Walk
You want to walk, but how do you get yourself out the door or onto the treadmill? That’s the toughest challenge most of us face. I am a natural couch potato, so I face it everyday. Here is how this couch potato has turned herself into a marathon walker. 1. Register For A Challenging [...]
