Could 10,000 steps a day save you from an early death? If you ever Googled the topic, you may have heard that 10,000 steps a day is a great goal for achieving better health and even decreasing mortality risk. On the other hand, You may have come across skeptics who question whether 10,000 steps is necessary at all, let alone extend your lifespan. So what's the deal? What does science say about 10K a day, health, and mortality?
Succeed by Heidi Grant Halvorson teaches exactly what the subtitle promises: How We Can Reach Our Goals. The difference between this book and others that are written by motivational speakers or self-help writers is that Succeed looks at goal setting and goal achieving through the lens of science and psychology. The author, a PhD motivational psychologist from Columbia University conducted much of the research she talks about in the book herself. For a science-based book it's an easy read and very practical.
Running and walking are both popular activities for fitness and health, but it's commonly believed by many people that walking isn't intense enough to benefit your health much and you'd get more benefit if you ran. But is this really true? See what recent research says about walking vs running
Over the last few years, I've received numerous questions about the weight loss drug Ozempic (Semaglutide) but I never wrote about it before except in brief emails or social media replies. Since this topic has started coming up here in the Burn the Fat Inner Circle, I thought it was finally time to at least make a short post sharing what I know and think about the drug from the perspective of a fitness professional...
If you are going to go out and have a drink or two with friends, which is the best alcoholic drink when dieting on a fat loss program like Burn the Fat, Feed the Muscle? Would it be vodka mixed with soda or dry white wine. Is champagne worse than the other two? Read on and find out...
There's probably no topic that has been researched and debated more in the last ten years than resistance training volume. That is, how many sets is optimal for muscle gains. Previous research suggested that gains are optimized at somewhere between 10 and 20 sets per muscle per week. However, there are still some unanswered questions about how many sets you should do, including whether women should do the same amount as men and whether you need the same amount of sets for small muscles and big muscles. See what the latest research says in today's Burn the Fat Blog Post...
Brian Tracy is a legend in the personal development, business development and motivational speaking industries. He is also one of the last living GOATS in the field, still teaching at age 80. There are many good books and audio programs about setting and achieving goals, but Brian's book, GOALS! How To Get Everything You Want, Faster Than You Ever Thought Possible, is one of the best. It is slanted toward business and financial success, but the principles are universal and can be applied to any area of your life, including health and fitness...
I recently read a book about mindfulness and being "present." The premise was that by learning to love the process, you'll avoid self-judgement, eliminate impatience, end boredom, reduce stress, feel calmer, experience self-discovery, enjoy the journey and be happy. Achieving your goal will simply be a natural by-product. Sounds pretty good! But is being process-oriented really better than being goal-oriented? Why are some self-help gurus today telling us to "forget about goals?"
Today I want to share another classic fat burner. No, no, not fat burner supplement pills – those things are worthless! Total rip off! I completely debunked and destroyed the fat burner supplement myth in a previous blog. Today what I’m talking about is classic “fat burning” recipes. But what do I mean by "fat burning recipes?" And is there really even such a thing as "fat burning recipes" or "fat burning foods?"
What is the best exercise to reverse aging and extend your lifespan? Is it lifting weights? We could make a good argument that the answer is yes. People who don’t lift weights lose muscle with every passing year. But do not underestimate the amazing power of the right cardio combined with weight lifting... According to the latest research, if you do the right kind of cardio, it makes your heart health 15 to 20 years younger
