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David Kirsch's Boot Camp Circuit Workout
We are headed straight for the ultimate day of American indulgence, Thanksgiving, which if followed by a month of festivities closing out the year. New York based trainer David Kirsch created a workout to help FitSugar readers stay on track this holiday season. He's helped Heidi Klum bounce back post baby, so he can definitely help us all tone up.
FitSugar Roundup
- Trying to stay healthy this Fall? Adopt some of the eight habits of the super healthy.
- Party girl Kate Hudson gives up booze to drop weight for a role.
- More on exercise and weight loss.
- Tell me which Autumn food or bevvy is under 200 calories.
Why Exercise Won't Help You Lose Weight . . . Sort Of
There have been a lot of reports in the last year confirming that contrary to popular belief, not all exercise leads to significant weight loss. If you want to shed pounds, it mostly comes down to diet. It’s no surprise that changing your diet can help you lose weight, but for decades, many people believed that exercise was the best pathway to a slimmer, fitter you.
Can You Burn Off Those S'mores?
One thing I love about camping and backpacking is that you stay very active, from pitching tents to building fires to hiking. So I don't have to feel guilty about enjoying a few s'mores.
Of course, lounging around the campfire isn't going to burn off those calories, but a few good old-fashioned camping activities will.
Back to Basics: How The Body Burns Calories
This may seem like sixth grade science class all over again but if you are trying to lose calories, then you should know the basics of how your body burns them. Here are the three primary functions the body uses for burning calories from RealBuzz.com:
- Basal metabolic rate. Your BMR accounts for about 60% of your daily calorie burn, and is simply there to keep your body alive, irrespective of your activity levels.
- Activity and exercise.
Spring Into Action and Guess the Calories Burned!
Ah, Spring, I'm so glad you're here. After all those short Winter days, I'm anxious to hop on my bike and enjoy the evening sun. But cycling is just one of many ways to get moving and burn off those lingering cold-weather calories.
Tweet What You Eat: Food Journals in the Digital Age
If the whole world knew what you ate all day, would it motivate you to make better food choices? That's what the folks behind Tweet What You Eat (TWYE) are hoping.
TWYE is a Twitter-based online food diary that is updated in real time via the web or a text message. And unless a member has opted to keep their diary private, the 15,000 (and growing) members of TWYE get to see what you eat, all day, every day.
Ways to Burn 300 Calories in the Crisp Fall Air
The crisp air of Autumn inspires me to get outside and move. You can burn it up in the great outdoors while soaking in the colors of the season. Here some autumnal ways to burn 300 calories.
How Many Calories Do You Burn in 1 Hour of Snowboarding?
Depending on what kind of snowboarder you are, will determine whether or not it's a work out or just a day out.
- Maybe you're just learning and spending more time on your butt than on your feet.
- Maybe you've been out lots of times and you're practicing stopping and turning.
- Or maybe you've been snowboarding for practically your whole life and you're working on your tricks.
Reasons to Try Mountain Biking
Road biking was my first taste of exercising on wheels. I loved the smooth terrain, how fast I could speed along, and how much distance I could cover, which made for great sightseeing. I never gave much thought to trying mountain biking, until my hubby persuaded me to go with him.
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