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Client Question: Is morning exercise or evening exercise better for weight loss?
Great question from one of our personal training clients in Taringa this last week: Should I do my workouts in the morning or the evening for better weight loss? When it comes to working out, most of us want to maximize the results we get, so it would make sense to work out when your… Read more
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What gym equipment will give me the best cardio workout?
To improve cardiovascular fitness, you need to challenge your cardiovascular system. Simply put, that means moving your body in a way that increases your heart rate and makes you breath harder. Of course, you can get fit without a gym membership, but the variety of cardio machines under one roof can make your cardio workout… Read more
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The Secret Life Of A Health Coach
Want to know the biggest secret about my life as a health coach/exercise physiologist/personal trainer? I’m just a normal person. I like all types of fried potatoes, working out is sometimes more effort than it seems like it’s worth, and I definitely do not have a six-pack. I’ve been through periods of being super active… Read more
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Do you really need a doctor’s clearance to start exercising?
You might. And you might not. Getting a doctor’s clearance prior to starting an exercise program has one purpose, which is to answer this: How much will your health status place you at risk for a medical emergency during exercise? To some degree, common sense applies here. How healthy are you right now? Do you… Read more
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Recommended Reading: What We Know (and Don’t Know) About How to Lose Weight
This excellent, quick read from the New York Times and Dr. Aaron E. Carroll provides a great starting point if you’re thinking about jumping on the low-carb or low-fat diet bandwagon. In brief, this article covers the results of a very rigorous study – rigorous meaning that the results are more likely to hold true across… Read more
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Client Question: Can Walking Uphill Take The Place of Lower Body Resistance Training?
Thanks to one of our exercise physiology clients in Indooroopilly for a great question! Hill climbing can be a challenge to the muscles of the lower body, whether you walk outdoors or on a treadmill. As a result, uphill walking can help improve the strength and endurance of the lower body muscles. But it will… Read more
