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It’s not unusual to blame your shrink-resistant waistline on a slow metabolism. But in many cases that’s not what’s keeping you from reaching your ideal weight. What is Metabolism? Metabolism is your body’s method of converting calories, from the food you eat, into energy [...]
Only one thing clearly emerged from my review of papers and positions about what to eat before and after you work out. Most people do not need to eat anything to complete most workouts. Weekend athletes, casual runners, sports players who are not elite or endurance athletes, or elderly [...]
Consumer Reports’ ratings for top exercise equipment just came out, and the LA Times helpfully summarized the findings. I’ve subscribed to CR for years, and like the analysis: they are careful, test thoroughly on quality not price, and rate objectively. In my opinion, the best machine [...]