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Is duration key for fat burning?
I have recently strayed away from my usual 30-40 min long cardio workout and begun my beginner's version of HIIT, which I do for 18 minutes total (I know a lot of people will tell me proper HIIT should not last this long, that's where "my beginner's version" comes in). My question is in regards to fat burning. Don't get me…
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need advice from women who lift
Hey there! Today I am beginning my attempts to "lift heavy" and start building muscle in addition to losing fat. I looked online for a good workout schedule, do any of you more experienced people think this looks like an effective workout? Workout A 3x5 barbell squats 3x5 dumbbell bench press 1x5 barbell dead lift 2x8…
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pics of people who have lost love handles?
I'm really in need of some motivation. My love handles are by far, the fattest part of my body. I seem to have lost from everywhere but these suckers. Does anyone have before/after pics where you've lost a significant amount of love handle? I need motivation to help me realize they will eventually go away :(
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Weight Machine vs. Barbells and Lifting
So I've been reading up on the importance of strength training, not just constant cardio, when it comes to achieving a weight loss and a fit body. My question is...are barbell exercises like dead lifts, squats, and bench presses more effective or better than doing weight machines like leg presses, hip abductions, lateral…
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HIIT beginners
I want to start doing HIIT. I've seen so much information about how to start and what to do, but its all different. I just need some information on what the intervals should consist of and where a beginner should try to start.
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Lipton Green Tea+Weight Loss
I know that there's no miracle drink when it comes to weight loss, but I am just wondering if any of you know if Lipton brand green tea will aid at all with metabolism and weight loss. I have been strictly drinking water, but I like green tea as well and am wondering if there's any truth to the matter of it being…
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tips for endurance while running
I've recently started the Couch 2 5k program. I did weeks 1, 2, and 3 with no problem. Yesterday, however, I started week 4, where you have to run for 3 minutes, then 5 minutes. It was cold and windy, my lungs hurt, my legs hurt, and after the first 5 minute run, I just gave up. Its really important to me that I be able to…
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for those who have done couch to 5k...
When doing the Couch to 5k workout, did you devote an entire 7 days to each "week", or did you spend less days on one week before moving on to the next? like 5 days per "week" or something.
