Cardio Workout – Is Burning Calories Enough?

Before we get into answering this question, it's important to know that there is only ONE right answer. Most people firmly believe that where fitness is concerned, what works for you will never work for me and that is incorrect. The basics of fitness will always be the same for everyone. How you apply it will differ. Therefore, the short answer would be no: In a cardio workout, it is not enough to burn calories because the true meaning of...

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Is Dancing Enough to Lose Weight?

I think the concept of dancing to lose weight has been around long enough for people to stop calling it a trend or a fad. And the way it's marketed i.e. a good replacement for the usual, boring gym cardio sessions is very appropriate. No matter how dedicated and focused you may be, it is pretty boring to stick with a cross trainer for 40 minutes without going mentally numb. When the gym we go to announced that they were...

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What is My Body Fat Percentage

Answering the question: What is my body fat percentage is key to understanding the difference between "weight loss" and "fat loss." Most people are familiar with "weight loss" - they are above their recommended weight range and need to lose the extra kilos. If you do not answer what is my body fat percentage before starting a weight loss programme, you could be losing lean muscle along with the fat. A healthy weight loss programme is one that burns fat while...

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Is A Home Workout Right For You

If you dislike the gym and do not live in a place that is conducive to outdoor workouts then you've probably already asked yourself: Is a home workout right for you. The process between moving from answering this question to starting an effective home workout though can be a bit tricky. When done right, there is little doubt that home workouts are both effective and extremely convenient. The problem remains at the point: When done right. So if have been...

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[Practical Fitness Tip] Ideas for Home Workout Cardio

Home workout cardio is a great solution for those of us who never find the time to hit the gym or neighbouring joggers’ parks. Still, many tend to equate cardio exercise with gym exercises like running on the treadmill, peddling on stationary exercise bikes, pounding away on the elliptical machine, and spending one soul crushing hour after another on the infernal stepper. But, cardio exercise is simply about elevated heart rate, sustained activity, and set time durations. Chalk home workout cardio routines for yourself and you’ll feel pumped and fit in no time. Let’s take a look at what these home workout cardio exercises are…
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Decoding 2012’s Health Resolutions: What Does Fitness Mean?

Does fitness mean a better body; a better mind; more focus; more energy? Does fitness mean a better life? Chances are health and fitness featured pretty high in your 2012 list of must-complete resolutions. And like each year, you are already aware of when and how the resolutions will start crumbling. Your path is set – go to the gym, suffer, eat less – and you know you don’t like it. But what if we told you that there is a different, more interesting, way to achieve your fitness goals in 2012? And it begins with discovering what fitness truly means…
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