Category Archives: Weight Loss
May
07
How to Workout with Medical Issues…Being Overweight
Many of us are aware of the fact that 2/3 of the US population is overweight and 1/3 of it is obese (and those numbers are still on the rise). Of that 2/3 there are more men overweight, but there are more women than men in the obese category. It seams that with our increase [...]
Apr
30
Cardio vs. Lifting Weights: Which burns more calories?
There is a great deal of confusion surrounding body composition improvement. Conflicting information saturates the media concerning what methodology is most appropriate to help us reach our goals, which leads to many of us expending unnecessary time and energy in the gym doing the wrong things. Approaching our goals from the wrong direction, unfortunately, keeps [...]
Apr
23
Spring Training Outside on Pier 66
With more daylight extending in to the evenings, why not use this opportunity to change your fitness routine? Training outdoors can awaken your urban fitness child and enhance your workout experiences. All you need is a good pair of athletic shoes, a resistance band and a jump rope. The challenge of having to do something [...]
Apr
11
The Fat Burn Zone?
Hop on any treadmill, elliptical, bike or any other piece of cardio equipment and it is sure to greet you. A bright and colorful graphic telling you exactly what heart rate you need to get to in order to burn your fat right off. But does this really work? The conventional wisdom in exercise science [...]
Apr
09
How to Workout with Medical Issues… Diabetes
One of the most frequent things I see at the gym is people working out without eating breakfast or food before they start their gym routine. Your body only has so much energy floating around in it that it can quickly utilize for movement (about 30 min). After that it has to start to pull [...]
Mar
26
What you really should know about starting a workout routine!
How do you make sure that on your own you are doing what is best for your training? Beyond just having a great routine and pushing yourself, how do you make sure that your training is smart, effective, and safe? Here are a few tips to make sure you are on the right path to [...]
Mar
24
Effectively Utilizing the Body Mass Index
What is your Body Mass Index (BMI), and should it concern you? BMI is as a number calculated from a person’s weight and height. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions, BMI provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead [...]
Mar
22
One Reason Why You Regain Weight Easily After Weight Loss
There has been a lot of talk about weight loss with the start of the New Year! There was even a great article written in the New York Times called The Fat Trap which referenced an article by Sumithran et al (2011) that studied the long term changes in hormones from diet induced weight loss. [...]
Mar
08
How to Workout with Medical Issues… Cardiovascular Disease
Nearly one in four Americans experiencing some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in their lifetime; with hypertension being the largest risk factor for CV. Thus it makes sense for us to take a look at hypertension and CVD and how to treat both through exercise. Normal blood pressure is
Mar
06
Get Outside and Try One of These Beginner Hikes!
If you are bored with your current workout or are just tired of doing the same cardio routine while watching TV, going outside may be just what your body (and mind) have been looking for. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we have the rare opportunity to explore the wilderness in a fun and safe way. [...]
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