Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Fat loss”
When I speak to women about their training goals, they describe wanting to lose body fat and have a tighter, firmer physique with curves in just the right places. Their approach to achieve this, however, is counterproductive. They focus almost exclusively on cardio and end up plateauing or disappointed with their results. Losing weight, or more accurately – losing body …
So you want to stay strong and lose stubborn fat? This small tweak to your programming will get the job done in less time. What are Density Sets Density sets refers to how much work (or volume) you do within a certain amount of time. Used correctly, it can help you break out of a plateau, get more work done …
I’m a big believer in training cycles and adjusting workouts around the seasons of your life. Not only does this make training more sustainable, but it’s a good idea to give your body a break from hardcore workouts or diets throughout the year. For the average person, it’s common to slow down around the holidays and take diet breaks in …
Recently, I went off on a major Internet rant on my Facebook page talking about a particular diet I randomly found online. But first, a little bit of background…. I found this Infographic on Pintrest, a platform targeted primarily to women, under the category “healthy living”. I was hoping for some food porn and recipes but instead I got a diet …
“Torch belly fat.” “Trigger that after burn with these three movements.” “Tone up without getting bulky.” Sound familiar? These are your typical, run-of-the-mill promises made by women’s magazines, personal trainers and misinformed Kardashian followers. Beneath these false promises are negative and predatory connotations that have troubled coaches for years. They prey on women’s fears and body image issues. They imply …
I may be showing my age here but I recall those two little words dominating every 5th grader’s vocabulary when Clueless first came out. That’s right…I was still in elementary school when Alicia Silverstone was the ‘it’ girl of Hollywood. Judge me all you want but I still love that movie. Alicia’s character, Cher was truly a gem. A …
This week, a major light bulb went off for me. The New York Times published a popular and controversial piece last week, After “The Biggest Loser,” Their Bodies Fought to Regain Weight, that demonstrates what we already know about rapid fat loss. Chances are, you gain it all back. Call it the ‘The Biggest Loser’ syndrome, but researches found that …
Cardio (noun): An over-hyped, magical formula necessary for effective fat loss. Coveted by thousands of adoring and bored fans on treadmills and elliptical machines the world over. I get it. It’s January. New year, new you, right? You’re committed. Two hours of cardio a day? No problem! In fact, let’s sign up for a marathon. That will really keep you …
Next week, we kick off the free, 4-week #BlissFitHabits challenge. This program is your gateway to a healthier, stronger and more blissful life (and just in time for the holiday madness). You get 8 new workouts and weekly schedule, a daily mindset habit practiced by some of the most successful athletes and business people, and a community of strong peeps …
Last week, we got together for the Fall Equinox Strength Camp – a celebratory outdoor workout to welcome in the fall. In other words, it was an excuse to take our workout outside and meet some of the members of the LLF community. Afterwards, we discussed how to replicate a similar workout at home since the one we had just …
