The type of substrate (fuel) and the rate at which it is utilized during exercise is largely dependent on the intensity and duration of the exercise During strenuous exercise there is an obligatory demand for carbohydrate (CHO) oxidation that must be met; fat oxidation cannot substitute

Nowadays, most people don’t have time for lengthy, grueling 2-hour workouts, be it with work and family demands or simply the search of free time Well, what if there was a way to be in and out of the gym in less than 1 hour and still feel absolutely worked

With an increasingly aging population in North America, the need for a safe and effective exercise regime is needed As the Baby Boomers approach the golden years high impact exercises like running have taken a back seat to other lower impact exercise modalities such as cycling and walking

Coffee is by far one of the world’s most popular and loved beverages According to Wirthlin Worldwide (a market research company), North Americans consume on average 1

Imagine having your very own personal trainer right on your iPod or MP3 player Hear the encouragement and motivation along with expert coaching and instruction coming out of your headphones, as you push yourself out of your comfort and into the training zone

Having trained thousands of individuals from all walks of life I would say that one of the most common goals among exercisers is to develop a "visible" 6-pack Perhaps you fall into this category as well

If you're pressed for time, looking to lose weight, and sick and tired of workouts that are boring and useless, then grab hold and continue reading A critical element that many people overlook in their workouts is structure

One of the best ways to burn more calories in your workouts is simply to use more full body movements The reason for this is simple

According to the Mayo Clinic (and every other authority for that matter), there has been an upswing in coronary disease over the last 20 years In fact, a recent study found clogged arteries in young adults, age 16 on up – suggesting heart disease doesn’t only affect men and women in their 50s and 60s

If you’ve stepped into a gym in the last 10 years you’ve most likely noticed those big rubber balls known as exercise balls (or stability balls or Swiss balls) In my experience, most times these balls would sit all alone in the corner unless they were being used in a special “ball class” or by a creative trainer showing his client some new challenging movements