Macronutrients are compounds found in food that are used by the body to make energy. The three macronutrients are carbohydrates (4 kcal/gram), protein (4 kcal/gram), and fats (9 kcal/gram). When it comes to weight loss, overall calorie consumption is more important than dietary macronutrient composition. In general, a person must consume a 500 kcal/day deficit Read more »
Fitness
Q & A: How many minutes of exercise do we really need each week?
Question: How many minutes of exercise per week does the American Heart Association (AHA) recommend? Answer: The AHA recommends most people get 30 minutes of moderate-intensity (55%-70% HR max) exercise at least five days a week, or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity (> 70% HR max) exercise at least 3 days a week. A Read more »
HIIT versus LISS for fat loss
HIIT versus LISS for maximum fat loss There is a lot of literature out there comparing HIIT (high intensity interval training) to LISS (low intensity sustained state) training. In this blog, I outline some key differences between the the two methods. HIIT training involves short bursts of high intensity work alternating with short periods Read more »