Sunday, March 18, 2007

You Look Great - What Diet Are You On?

You Look Great - What Diet Are You On?: "When it comes to body fat distribution, a calorie is a calorie, regardless of whether it’s controlled by diet alone (eating fewer calories) or a combination of diet and exercise (burning more calories). Research published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism reveals that dieting alone is equally effective at reducing weight and fat as a combination of diet and exercise–as long as the calories consumed and burned equal out. The research also indicates that the addition of exercise to a weight-loss regimen does not change body composition and abdominal fat distribution, debunking the idea that specific exercises can reduce fat in targeted areas (e.g., exercise to reduce fat around a person’s midsection)."

You Look Great - What Diet Are You On?

You Look Great - What Diet Are You On?: "The Ironman 3′ x 6.5′ Treadmill and Equipment Mat features heavy duty vinyl composition that fits easily under most workout equipment. Whether you use one or several side by side, these Equipment Mats are a great addition for any home gym and protect your floors from being scratched by treadmills, ellipticals and other exercise equipment."

Forget Overweight - Are You Overfat?

Forget Overweight - Are You Overfat?: "Because your body is about 50% water, you can stage-manage your weight with diet pills and fad diets but, you cannot manipulate body fat percentage. Body fat percentage is a more meaningful metric for gauging physical fitness than height and weight.
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