WEIGHT LOSS ARTICLES

Fat Burning and Exercise
"It is well known that fat makes its greatest contribution as an energy source during low to moderate intensity exercise. During exercise at 40 to 60% of VO2Max, fat breakdown supplies about half of the energy needs (1). This has led to recommendations that individuals who want to burn more fat to lose weight should exercise at a lower intensity..." more

Weight Loss Hype in the Zone
"High carbohydrate diets make athletes fat and impair performance. Sounds hard to believe? It is. Yet, that's what Barry Sears, Ph.D., claims in his hot-selling book, Enter the Zone..." more

"Carbo-Bashing" Revisited
"Athletes are routinely advised to consume adequate dietary carbohydrate to fuel their active life-styles. So, it's not surprising that athletes (and the public in general) felt betrayed by their forks when the New York Times ran a front page headline earlier this year stating that 'Pasta Makes You Fat'..." more

Making Weight for Wrestling
"It is a common practice throughout the competitive season for wrestlers to restrict fluids and, to a lesser extent, food to compete in weight classes below their normal weight. Wrestlers typically believe that this practice, known as "making weight", gives them a competitive edge over smaller opponents..." more

The Chromium Picolinate Weight Loss Scam
"'Lose fat!' 'Build muscle!' 'Feel more energetic!' Such misleading and fraudulent claims are the cornerstone of the chromium picolinate industry..." more