Back Issue #41, March/ April 2011 V11 No. 5
FAT BURNING ZONE VS.THE CARDIO ZONE WHY AM I NOT LOSING FAT?
Most trainers have addressed this misconception among clients hundreds of times — “Why am I not losing fat when I am working in the fat burning zone? This machine has a fat burning program; isn’t that the best one for weight loss?” In short, no. The descriptor, “fat burning zone,” is essentially a successful marketing tactic. And the science behind the use of these terms is relative and misleading when it comes to body change.
WEIGHTS & MEASURES
How does chocolate milk as post-recovery drink compare to all post-recovery options, not just Gatorade? Should abs get sore after working them? Barefoot running safer than you think, and why; tips for weight gain; flatten stomach without equipment; solutions for bad breath; 8 tips for injury prevention; foods for muscle-building; online fitness coaching reaches near and far; plus heart health information, great exercise routines, nutrition, medical science, etc.
CLEAN NUTRITION
Is that new food bill boon or bust for us? Easy-to-follow rules for healthy eating; Eight super foods for super health; The killer that stalks like a panther; Great cuisine the green way; Food reviews with surprising verdicts.
SMART TRAINING
High intensity workouts – with no equipment; Four exercises that’ll get you strong; How short routines can kill the fat; The intense way to circuit train; Flip tires to get really strong; Benefits of deep squatting; Frank Zane: 3-time Mr. Olympia on how much rest to take between sets; Upgrade your shoulders, plus all sorts of training tips.
TRAINERS FORUM
The science of fast twitch muscle fibers: Structural properties of muscles; fiber adaptation, and form and function of type II muscle fibers: the key to muscle growth and faster metabolism. Is it really bad to lift for more than an hour? Let’s get to the bottom of this once and for all: myth or reality? Weightlifting for diabetics. Why aren’t more type II (and I) diabetics hitting the weights? Because they should! Barefoot earthing: Check this one out for optimizing training and athletic performance, plus recovery.
PUSH YOUR PHYSIQUE TO THE LIMITS
Six plans for pushing your physique to the limits: Explode your fat burning potential; grow sleek, strong muscle by working out smarter, not longer. Demystifying the power of cardio training; Jolt your body with the mixed workout routine; The path to revved-up metabolism; Why timing cardio workouts is important; Maximize fat loss with rest-based straight sets; Final verdict on fat burning zone vs. cardio training zone.
