Many research studies over the years have compared exercise intensity (effort) and duration (length of effort), independent of the calories required to fuel them. From this we have learned that various ... Continue Reading
Don’t Count Calories to Lose Weight: The Body Fat Set Point Theory
We have all been told that 3,500 calories equals a pound of fat. This idea is taught widely in schools and published in many nutrition textbooks. We know if we follow this rule, then we can lose a total of ... Continue Reading
Science Finds the Best Way to Calculate Resting Energy Expenditure
Many athletes and coaches estimate their resting energy expenditure so they can better evaluate how many calories they should be consuming daily in order to gain, lose, or maintain weight based on the ... Continue Reading
20 Ways to Burn 500 Calories
Many of you are seeking ways to lose fat. You also know the most solid approach to this is to create a calorie deficit so your body can better tap into adipose fat storage sites. In essence, if you ... Continue Reading
Portion Distortion: Calculate How Much You Burn and Avoid Unwanted Calories
Have you ever felt that you're doing everything correctly in and out of the gym, but no matter how hard you try you can't shift that stubborn body fat? What if it was as simple as the amount of food on ... Continue Reading
