Spot Reduction: Exercises to Lose Belly Fat?

Oh boy, spot reduction. Although there certainly isn’t a lack of common fitness and diet myths being circulated on an every day basis amongst individuals, spot reduction has its very own place. It is a myth so far removed from reality that it is unfortunate its prevalence is so widespread. People are...

Supplements surely produce results. Right?

Often times when attempting to achieve their particular fitness goals, people turn to “muscle supplements” to help them in their progress. Now, when defining muscle supplements, I’m really focusing on any supplement in the fitness industry that claims to help you achieve a certain look....

Sweating & Weight Loss: Does it help?

I often hear people recommending sweat-inducing activities in order to help others get back into shape. Apparently, sweating alone can make a drastic difference in weight loss, and if not, at the very least speed up the process. Wearing a hoodie during your workout can help, as can wearing those track-style...

Fattening Foods: Do they exist?

I hear the word “fattening” being used extensively by many people on a regular basis, presumably describing the process of ingesting a particular type of food and believing that it alone will make them put on weight (and if not the food as a sole instigator of the weight gain, a large component...

6 Meals a Day: Is 6 meals a necessity to achieve results?

“Want to lose weight and do it right? Eat 6 meals a day.” “Want to feed your body properly and put on muscle? Eat 6 meals a day.” The pesky thing about this whole idea is the fact that it can be applied to both fitness goals. Whether you’re trying to lose weight (lose fat!) or...

How much protein can your body absorb at once?

How much protein can your body absorb at once? Not much, claimed a friend of mine during a casual conversation we were having. A third friend had just came back from the gym and he was rather new to the whole thing, so the two of them got to talking as I laid down to watch a movie. Considering they were in...