Stanford Study Proves Diet + Exercise Works MUCH Better

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Top fitness experts have known for years that the best way to lose body fat, build/tone muscle, and get fit quickly is a synergistic combination of diet and exercise. Now the “theory” has been prove by science.

Researchers from Stanford found that changing exercise habits and eating habits at the same time provides much better results than trying to make the changes sequentially. The diet-first approach many weight loss “experts” — and popular commercial diet companies — promote doesn’t work nearly as well as a diet/exercise “one-two” punch combo!

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Training Like a MMA Superstar

Benson HendersonIf you really want to get “functionally” fit and super-lean you should consider training like a mixed martial arts fighter. MMA guys (and girls) exercise in ways that maximize strength and minimize bodyweight. Nearly all their workouts burn tons of bodyfat while building a good amount of lean muscle mass. Their cardiovascular conditioning is off the charts and they enjoy fantastic overall fitness.

One of my favorite current fighters is UFC Lightweight world champ Benson Henderson. The guy is an absolute beast, both in the ring and in the gym, and works out harder than almost anyone I’ve ever seen. He also eats/diets like a crazy person. Tomorrow he’s going to fight another of my favorite fighters Gilbert Melendez, a guy who’s well-known among MMA fans but is new to the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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Intermittent Fasting Basics for Beginners

Even though it’s really nothing new, Intermittent Fasting has gotten very BIG in the past couple of years. Hundreds of thousands (maybe millions) of people are using it to lose weight, maintain low bodyfat levels, build lean muscle mass, boost energy,  feel better, and improve their overall health. There’s a very popular new book out called FastDiet that includes a “lite” version of the method and is getting good reviews on Amazon. LeanGains is a well-known IF-based program that is at least partially responsible for the recent surge in popularity online.

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Faster Slim Down Tips from fitbie

fit woman doing outdoor workoutfitbie blog writer Karen Asp recently created a list of 7 ways to speed up weight loss. It’s got some great tips for amping up fat loss progress even after hitting a dreaded “plateau,” where your body adapts to a new exercise/diet routine and begins shedding pounds more slowly.

The useful fitness tactics outlined in the article include:

1. Boost workout intensity, but don’t go overboard.

2. Exercise outdoors in the sun to reduce stress hormones.

3. Eat smaller, more frequent meals to control appetite.

4. Stop all negative self-talk.

5. Try to add an extra workout to your routine every week.

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Simple Fast Fat Loss in a Nutshell

photo of a walnut in its shellOne of the most common fitness-related questions in the world is: “What’s the best way to lose body fat fast?” People want fast, simple, easy-to-follow, and (hopefully) safe methods to get rid of unwanted belly fat and blubber. There may be no single “best” fat loss method but one thing’s for sure: burning body fat in a rapid, efficient manner doesn’t have to be complicated, expensive, or dangerous.

Losing pounds of fat can be accomplished within just a few months by focusing on proven metabolism-boosting, lean muscle-building diet and exercise methods. Here they are in a nutshell:

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