How Do I Get Rid of Abdominal Fat?

Perhaps the most frequent question I get at the gym is this:  "Which machine is best for getting rid of this fat stomach?"  My answer is invariably the same;

Fat Fact and Fiction

There are a lot of myths about weight and fitness.  I will try to answer a few.

1.  Can I be fat and fit?  Some disagree with on this but the answer is No!  You may be fat and feel good.  You may be fat and have good aerobic conditioning.  You may be fat and strong.  But

Why Can't I Lose Weight?

"Why am I not losing any weight?"  Hands down, this is the most common question I get from my clients.  My answer is always the same: "You are taking in more calories than you are using."  It is that simple.  To some extent, not all calories are equal.  Nonetheless,

Lack of Water Sabotages Weight Loss and Health

Most people don't think of water as a nutrient but did you know your body is 75 percent water, that your brain is about 85 percent water and your blood is 90 percent water.  Knowing that, how important do you think water may be as a nutrient.  Water has a crucial role in your metabolism and your weight loss.  Not only is sufficient water necessary for efficiently burning calories but a lack of sufficient water will reduce your bodies abililty to

Exercise: The First Step to A Perfect Exercise

As a fitness professional I often hear people say, "I am too old to start exercising." or "I am too out of shape to start exercising." The truth is that there is no one too old or too out of shape to benefit from some form of exercise. When people say that they are equating exercise with