by swlc | May 2, 2021 | Getting Active, Lifestyle, Research
Low-impact activities are exercises that involve minimal force. The amount of stress placed on the joints, bones, and muscles is much less than with other forms of exercise. Low-impact activities are safe but effective. They’re a great way to begin your weight loss...
by Chester Tam | Apr 13, 2021 | Lifestyle
All too often we hear that women have a harder time losing weight than men. It isn’t necessarily a gender issue but a physiological one. Let’s have a look at the challenges that women may be facing. Top 3 Weight Loss Challenges Women Face: 1. Women have less lean...
by Chester Tam | Apr 12, 2021 | Getting Active, Healthy Eating, Lifestyle
Do you find that every time you and your husband go on a diet or weight loss program together, he loses weight faster? You eat the same foods and exercise the same amount, but his results are faster and more dramatic. Don’t feel discouraged. A combination of biology...
by Chester Tam | Mar 30, 2021 | Getting Active
While a healthy, low-calorie diet is the most important element of losing weight, regular exercise is what helps you keep that weight off. But sometimes it’s hard to work out consistently. If exercise wasn’t a priority before, then it might be difficult to adjust to...
by Chester Tam | Mar 9, 2021 | Getting Active, Research
One barrier to exercise is the belief that you have to break a sweat for 30-60 minutes to gain any benefit. This couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, just a small amount of exercise improves health. If that’s the case, then how much exercise is enough? The...