Q: Why do you keep telling me to slow down when I lift weights? A: THE most effective way to burn fat and improve body-shape is to build more muscle tissue. Building new muscle increases your resting metabolic rate which allows you to burn more fat all day long. But...
This is something I commonly see people do when they are walking or jogging. Unfortunately it does not provide any additional fat burning benefits. When you burden your body with extra weight, you add stress to your knees, hips and ankles. It also alters your gait...
Q: Should I still be having protein shakes on the days I don’t do weight training? A: Weight training causes damage to muscle fibres which we then repair through proper hydration, nutrition, rest and sleep. It’s important to understand that this repair process takes...
Q: Why am I losing muscle tissue if I’m training hard? A: First we must understand that keeping and building your muscle tissue is essential for fat loss, general health and overall well being. It should be at the top of your list. Then, we need to realise that muscle...
I really must stop watching health themed TV programs… The ABC recently aired a program regarding the science of slowing down the aging process. They reviewed a number of studies in a very professional and entertaining way. But therein lies the problem. Viewers...
