Sweating the Weight Off or Not!
Posted on 15. Nov, 2011 by Lee Cherry.
It is still a common misconception that sweating is a legitimate weight loss tactic. This is not only a very big myth but also a potentially dangerous one. Sweating or perspiring is a thermoregulation process where the sweat glands produce fluid, mainly water and some dissolved solids, that appears on the skin. This fluid is [...]
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What is EPOC and How Does It Affect My Workout?
Posted on 15. Nov, 2011 by Lee Cherry.
Do you know how many calories you burn during a workout? How about after your workout? After a tough workout instead of being tired have you ever felt totally energized? Maybe you are still sweating a little (or a lot) even after a shower. Why is this? Some people call it the after-burn or a [...]
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The Top 5 Fitness Myths
Posted on 14. Nov, 2011 by Lee Cherry.
There are so many myths about fitness – untruths that seem to continue to get buzz no matter how often they are debunked. In the spirit of ditching the fiction in order to drop the weight, I’ve isolated 5 of the most stubborn fitness myths still making the circuit, along with advice that’ll get your [...]
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Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Posted on 14. Nov, 2011 by Lee Cherry.
WHAT IS IT? Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, commonly called DOMS, is described as muscle pain, soreness or stiffness that usually occurs 24-48 hours after working out. It generally peaks around the 24 hour mark and can last for 3-4 and in some severe cases even days after. CAUSES The causes are not fully understood but [...]
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