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Fat Intake -- How Much Is Really Necessary?
Arnel Ricafranca
While you likely already have come to the conclusion that it's not a wise decision to remove all dietary fat from your menu plan, many people are still struggling with the question of how much is enough and how much would be classified as too much.
Since dietary fat is a very dense nutrient, if you do start to over-consume, you will definitely be seeing weight gain as a result of this.
Planning out your dietary fat consumption needs to be a fine line between meeting your needs without going over your calorie intake to cause weight gain.
Here's how to go about figuring out your dietary fat needs. . . . keep reading
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Question of The Week: Interval Training Question
Arnel Ricafranca
Question of the week:
I know doing interval training before resistance training will have a bad impact on your routine because your body breaks down muscles, which is bad.
But, I really want to do cardio interval training in the morning and resistance training when i get back home. So interval at around 8am, and resistance about 4pm - is this a long enough time period for my muscles to rest or should I not do it in this order. Note: I will be eating protein during the time period in between.
Find out the answer now...
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When Is The Optimal Time To Consume Dietary Fat
Arnel Ricafranca
Planning a well-balanced diet needs to be a top priority if your goal is either fat loss or muscle building. For fat loss purposes, you need to take in fewer calories than you burn each day which will then cause your body to turn to its body fat stores for fuel.
When it comes to your dietary fat intake, there are a few things to know.
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Stretching 101 -- How and When To Stretch
Arnel Ricafranca
One aspect of a workout program that is very commonly forgotten about is that of stretching. Since stretching really doesn't have a direct impact on muscle building or fat loss, many people find themselves pushing it out of their workout program to focus on other exercises that will get them direct results.
This is a mistake however because performing regular stretching will increase your ability to move through a wider range of motion, which will be important for maximizing the lifts you do during your training.
Here is How and When To Stretch...
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Avoid Carbs at Night -- Fact or Fiction
Arnel Ricafranca
When it comes to fat loss, many people are under the strong impression that in order to be successful, you should avoid carbohydrates late at night. They hear other people stating the benefits of not having carbohydrates later in the day and think they need to adopt this principle as well.
But what's the truth to this? Should you really be avoiding carbs at night or are they okay to eat? Here's the deal on carbs and late night eating.
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Outdoor Exercise Considerations: What to do before, during, after workout.
Arnel Ricafranca
With winter now well underway, some of you may be considering moving your workouts outdoors. Before doing so though, there are some important things you need to keep in mind in order to stay safe while exercising outdoors and get the most from your exercise session.
While it's great to get outside and enjoy the fresh hair, if you aren't taking proper steps before, during, and after your workout, you could be putting your body in danger.
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No-Equipment Exercises That Really Deliver
There are likely going to be some instances throughout your workout program where you simply will not have access to gym equipment. Either your gym is closed for the day, you are away on travel, or you simply don't belong to a gym and are looking for an effective way to get and stay in shape without having to use equipment.
Luckily, with some creativity and smart program planning, you can still get in a great workout, even without using any equipment at all.
Here are some top no-equipment exercises that really deliver.
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Simple Tricks To Battle Weight Gain During the Holiday Season
Arnel Ricafranca
If you're feeling a little anxious right now about what's going to happen in the New Year when you step on the scale to assess the damages that took place during the holiday season, take comfort in knowing that you aren't alone.
Many people experience a weight gain during the holiday season; some a great deal more than others. While it's likely unreasonable to expect yourself to keep on losing weight at an accelerated pace during the holiday season (as for most people that's a very high order), it's not unreasonable at all to expect to maintain your current body weight and fitness level.
With a few smart tricks you should easily be able to combat holiday weight gain and step into the New Year without having to make the resolution to lose the holiday weight.
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Top Tips for Maintaining Motivation
Arnel Ricafranca
One thing that many people struggle with on a regular basis is maintaining the motivation to complete their workouts and stick with their diet program. Many times, life becomes so routine that it almost drives you crazy. Get up, go to work, go to the gym, come home, cook dinner, go to bed, get up and do it all over again.
Sound familiar? Read more..
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Subcutaneous Vs. Visceral Fat -- Does Type of Fat Influence Your Results
Arnel Ricafranca
When the decision is made to start up on a fat loss program, often you aren't making much association to your subcutaneous and visceral fat levels, you just know you have too much fat on your body and want it gone -- as soon as possible.
It is important to realize the difference between subcutaneous and visceral fat however, from both a training and an overall health standpoint.
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All About Creatine -- Learn The Benefits and Usage Guidelines
Arnel Ricafranca
At one point or another you've likely come across the workout supplement creatine. Creatine is one of the more common supplements on the market today and has been around for a considerable length of time. Because of this, there have also been a vast number of studies performed on creatine supplementation, demonstrating that it can be effective when used in certain situations.
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Will A Fat Burner Help Kick Your Fat Loss Up A Notch?
Arnel Ricafranca
In the quest to strip that body fat off your body as quickly as possible, turning to a fat burner has likely crossed your mind at some point or another. After all, dieting can get exhausting after so long, so if something can help get you there faster -- why not use it?
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Meal Replacement Supplements -- Are They A Do or a Don't?
Arnel Ricafranca
One question that many people find themselves asking as they go about their workout and fat loss diet program is whether meal replacement supplements are beneficial. They're convenient, they're quick, and they can provide you with nutrition when you're too tired to cook.
But, will they really help you reach your goals? That's the question you really have to ask yourself.
Here is what you need to consider. . . . keep reading
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Nighttime Hunger and Fat Loss: What To Do When Your Stomach is Growling Before Bed
Arnel Ricafranca
Ever had one of those days where you've had a really great diet day -- you've followed your plan to a 'T' and have eaten a satisfying dinner at six pm, right on schedule.
But, by ten o'clock, you're on your way to bed and your stomach is telling you otherwise. It's grumbling like it hasn't eaten for days and you know it's going to be a fighting battle trying to fall asleep with these nagging hunger pains on your mind.
What do you do? Do you obey your body and give in to what it wants? Or, do you obey your diet and follow the course, going to bed hungry.
This is the exact scenario that many people find themselves in and aren't entirely sure what they should be doing.
Here's how to handle the situation.
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Challenging The Chest Muscles -- How to Target This Major Muscle
Arnel Ricafranca
When it comes to building a solid upper body, the chest is the primary muscle group many people want to focus on since it's typically what others notice first.
Furthermore, since the bicep and tricep muscles will be called into play on many of the chest exercises you are doing, it only stands to reason that often when you have a nicely built chest, you've also got a really nicely developed set of arms as well.
Therefore, getting yourself on a solid chest routine is a must with your strength training workout.
Here are the main factors to focus on with this muscle group. . . . keep reading
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HIIT Replacements -- Alternative Ways To Kick Up Your Fat Burning
Arnel Ricafranca
You've already heard the news -- HIIT is the form of cardio to be doing if you really want to ramp up your fat loss and see a higher level of results from your fat loss workouts. But, unfortunately for some of you, traditional HIIT on a treadmill or bike may not be a possibility. Luckily for you, HIIT doesn't necessarily have to mean slaving away on the treadmill or hitting the track outdoors, there are many alternative methods you can use to take advantage of all the benefits this type of exercise has to offer. Here's what you should consider.
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