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There's No Such Thing as the Fat-Burning Zone
The "fat-burning zone" is another one of those urban legends of fitness. Legend has it, a certain level of exercise results in a larger number of calories burned being derived from fat. This does not mean that stored body fat is the selective source. It only describes the relative percentage of utilization of three substrates: fat, carbohydrate and protein.
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Burn Twice as Many Calories Running
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One of the great misconceptions of exercise is that it doesn't matter if you run or walk because you burn the same 100 calories per mile.
Truth is, you do burn approximately the same number of calories if you run or walk the same distance, but the net effect is not the same. At least, not if you have a busy life with limited time to exercise.
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The Truth About Abs
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How often do you hear someone at the gym say something like, "I need to do more abs; I want a six-pack?" If only that person knew that cutting down on six-packs of beer is a much faster way to see your abs.
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The Truth About Light Weights
Every time someone in a social setting finds out that I've worked with PGA golfers, the response is always the same. "I guess you guys do light weights and lots of stretching." It drives me nuts. Here's the truth about how much weight to lift:
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Q & A: Pull-Up Alternatives
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Q: Pull-ups have been a weak point for me. Can I swap out my rows and add more pull-ups? - Fred
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Q & A: Best Cable Equipment
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Q: If you had one piece of cable equipment to train with in a very limited amount of space, choosing either Free Motion Cable Cross, the VersaPulley or The Keiser Functional Trainer, which one would it be and why? -- Martin, Bretton Woods, NH
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