- What's the best way to lose weight?
- A combination of diet, cardio and strength training to maintain a healthy weight and body condition.
- What about dieting exclusively?
- Contrary to popular belief, dieting alone is never efficient or effective for a sustained period of time unless it is maintained consistently. In very short periods, dieting may bring about very drastic weight loss results. However eventually the body conditions itself to the small intake of food and reduces its metabolism thus reducing the effectiveness of the diet.
- What is the ideal workout program?
- The recommended workout program is Strength training 3 times a week and cardio daily for a minimum 30 minutes.
- Is it good to strength train everyday?
- It is okay to strength train everyday as long as you are working different muscle groups. It is very important to rest a muscle group for at least 48 hours after a work out before working the same muscle group to allow muscle recuperation.
- How soon before my workout should I have a meal?
- 2 hours
For a little booster, you can safely have a fruit (preferably a banana) up to half an hour before a workout. Rehydration is extremely important before, during and after workout.
- What should my diet/eating hbaits be?
- 5-6 small meals per day are ideal. Stay away from oily, fatty, fried foods. Try to consume meals consisting of whole grain nuts, leafy green veggies, ground provisions, lean meat such as chicken and fish (for omega 3 oils). Red meat and processed rice and white flour should be avoided as much as possible due to its high cholesterol content.
- Is it important to do cardio before or after strength training?
- Cardio should be done after strength training as the build up of lactic acid during cardio training will negatively impact a strength training session.
