The ultimate goal for bodybuilders and fitness advocates is to develop more muscle mass and lose excess body fat. This goal, however, is easier said than done. Overtraining and poor dietary practices too often result in loss of fat and excessive loss of muscle mass. Indeed, … [Read more...]
A Calorie is A Calorie–or is it? by Jerry Brainum 3/22
The most basic concept of all diets aimed at body fat loss is that calories are what counts. That is, conventional wisdom, as well as most "experts", declare that no matter what type of diet you follow to lost body fat, in the end what counts is not the nutritional composition … [Read more...]
Fat Oxidation: Do we have it all wrong? by Jerry Brainum 2/22
Summary A few recent articles have played down the benefits of exercise for promoting body fat loss. You've probably heard that a pound of fat contains 3,500 calories and that a typical workout with weights burns only about 300 calories, with another … [Read more...]
Does Cinnamon Make You Fat? 2/22
Who doesn't like the aroma or taste of cinnamon? This tasty spice is popular around the world, but the effects of cinnamon extend far beyond being just a tasty spice you add to your morning cup of coffee. Among its many beneficial health effects, cinnamon improves colon … [Read more...]
The Science of Body Fat by Jerry Brainum 11/21
Recent surveys show that two-thirds of Americans are obese, meaning that they have too much body fat. Although there are movements related to body acceptance that try to convince people that they should accept their higher body fat levels, this is more of a dream than a … [Read more...]
Is Weight-Cycling or Yo-Yo Dieting a Direct Route to Obesity and Bad Health? by Jerry Brainum 7/21
A common practice in bodybuilding and other sports is often called "Bulking up." This involves gaining weight during periods of non-competition, then losing weight prior to a competition. The ostensible reason for bulking up in bodybuilding is to gain muscular size and … [Read more...]
Which Aerobic Exercise Burns the Most Fat? by Jerry Brainum 7/21
There are two primary reasons to do aerobic exercise. The first and more important reason is that aerobics condition and maintains the cardiovascular system. The number one cause of death in the United States is cardiovascular disease, and although … [Read more...]
The New Science of Abdominal Fat Loss by Jerry Brainum 4/21
I would venture to say that while not everyone is interested in developing a massively muscled physique on the order of a professional bodybuilder, the majority of people would love to reduce excessive abdominal fat and get a flatter stomach. This includes both men and … [Read more...]
How to Improve Fasting Aerobics for Fat Loss by Jerry Brainum 12/20
Many bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts engage in fasting aerobics in the belief that this will lead to greater loss of body fat compared to exercising after a meal. This is based on the notion that glycogen levels are low when you first awaken, and because glycogen is the … [Read more...]
A New Fat-Burning technique by Jerry Brainum 8/20
Aerobic training remains a point of contention for those engaged in bodybuilding and fitness activities. While the superiority of aerobics for helping to reduce excess body fat is clear, other issues arise that make many people reluctant to include any type of direct aerobic … [Read more...]
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