Posts in the Category "Cardio"


Study on fed versus fasted steady-state cardio

One recent study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports looked at the difference from doing steady-state cardio in a fasted vs. fed state with interesting results. In the study, 20 healthy young women were each given an individualized, calorie-restricted meal plan.The women were then divided into two groups. Both groups performed.. Read more →


How your hydration status during a workout can impact hormones

With the Summer heat in full force, it’s important to keep your hydration levels up especially when working out. In fact, research has shown that your hydration status during a workout can have a significant impact on the hormones in your body, which can help build or breakdown muscle tissue. More on this below: In.. Read more →


Cardio and Music Videos

Want to run faster and farther on the treadmill? Try watching music videos. In a 2009 study published in the Journal of Sports Science and Medicine, researchers had test subjects run on the treadmill during three separate occasions. During one session, the subjects ran on the treadmill and watched music videos with interjected scenes of.. Read more →


When it comes to fat loss, more is not always better

Fat loss should not be about eating as little food as possible while doing as much cardio as you can tolerate.Rather, fat-loss should be about consuming as much food as possible while doing an appropriate amount of weight training and as little cardio as necessary that still allows you to lose fat.The former may lead.. Read more →


Fasted vs. Fed Steady-State Cardio

Fasted vs. Fed Steady-State CardioA popular question people have is whether they should perform steady-state cardio fasted or fed. While opinions vary, a recent study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports last week provides a research-backed answer.In the study, 20 healthy young women were each given an individualized, calorie-restricted meal plan… Read more →