Meal timing with cardio for fat loss
September 15, 2009 by Fitness Magazine
Filed under Uncategorized
Hi there Fitness Mag! I recently started training with a personal trainer. He said that on the days I did cardio , I must not have breakfast until after my cardio session. He also would not allow me to do spinning for cardio, why is this? On alternate days, when I do weight training, I have to eat before training – what would be the reason for this?
Jane via www.fitnessmag.co.za
Supplementing while pregnant
September 15, 2009 by Fitness Magazine
Filed under Uncategorized
Hi guys, I love your mag! I’ve recently found out that I am pregnant, I am still full of energy and will definitely keep exercising throughout. However, I’d like to know what supplements I can keep taking? I know that protein shakes are okay as long as they don’t contain creatine. Also, I’ve switched to a daily supplement without such a high dosage of Vitamin A. I’m wondering if I can still take my joint support supplement (eg. Arthro-Guard)? I also take extra Omega-3s, Calcium and Chromium. Should I take extra Iron? Perhaps there is some literature or internet resources you can point me to? Would really appreciate it!
Sandra via info@fitnessmag.co.za
Safety of supplements
September 15, 2009 by Fitness Magazine
Filed under Uncategorized
Thank you for a great mag! I have been health conscious and training regularly since I was 18 years old, I am now 27. My long term boyfriend unfortunately does not share the same healthy lifestyle or love for training as I do and has always been “very concerned” regarding the supplements I take.
I love training with weights and do so at least 4 times a week, along with cardio every other day. I am currently taking Hydroxycut Max (I recently went overseas to work and put on 12 kilos in the few months I was there, I have since lost all the weight). I also take a protein shake (after each training session) and I take a multivitamin in the morning and calcium in the evenings.
I previously (before I went overseas) used Nitric Oxide and enjoyed the results I got using this supplement, so would like to start using it again, however my boyfriend doesn’t support me taking all these “pills”, as he puts it. I think he is ignorant with regards to this lifestyle, so I would like to hear from you whether taking these supplements could be detrimental to my health in the long term. I need to let him know that there is no real problem, so he won’t have something to say every time I buy or take my supplements. My eating plan is healthy and I have one cheat day a week and drink plenty water. I don’t smoke or drink alcohol, nor do I suffer from any illness/conditions, etc.
Please let me know, so I can put his mind to rest that these supplements are here to help me achieve results without affecting my health.
Bronwyn via info@fitnessmag.co.za
Prevent getting sick
September 15, 2009 by Fitness Magazine
Filed under Uncategorized
I work out on average 3 days a week. I try to eat healthily; I have a diet written up for me by a dietician and I take a good multivitamin. The moment I try and train more days in a week, I start to get sick, the same if I try to start running. It doesn’t matter what time of the year it is, so it’s not the change of seasons either. I train with a heart rate monitor and keep my heart rate between 50% and 80% of my maximum heart rate and if I do a higher intensity session I do a short session… only one or two a week. Why do I keep getting sick, as I am not over-training, I listen to my body and if I’m tired I take a day off? And how can I increase my training days to 5 a week without getting sick again?
Kerry via www.fitnessmag.co.za
Protein Supplement
September 15, 2009 by Fitness Magazine
Filed under Uncategorized
Firstly I would like to thank you for the informative magazine .This is my first time buying it .A few months ago I browsed the magazine at one of the supermarkets and promised myself that I will invest in your magazine .I am definitely going to subscribe.
I am a 46 year old lady, very active and a health “fanatic” as people describe me. My latest health measurements at one of the Virgin Active Health Clubs are as follows [ 04/05/09 ] :
Weight: 52.80 kg
Body fat %: 16.0
BMI: 19
Blood pressure: 116/73 mmHg
Today 11/05/09, I am weighing 54.10 kg .I am very consistent with my exercises [ 5 times a week] , eat healthy [ have reached goal weight with Weigh-less ] and drink at least 2.5-3.0 litres water daily. My weight is kind of fluctuating .
I have started to incorporate weights in my exercises-twice a week. My question is what is a suitable protein supplement product for me to build my muscles. I am pear shaped and my thighs and hips are not that toned and quite frustrating at times. After reading the magazine, I realised the importance of the protein supplement otherwise my workout is not worth it. My other worry is that sometimes I go on a fast [religious practice] and during that time I eat fruits and veggies and the only protein I take is nuts.
Kindly advise. Lenah via www.fitnessmag.co.za
Youth supplementation
September 15, 2009 by Fitness Magazine
Filed under Uncategorized
My daughter Skye is 14 years old, and is a rhythmic gymnast. She represents KZN and has represented SA twice. She trains between 5 to 6 days a week for about 4 hours a day. With all this training, she still has to fit in school work as well. I am an avid reader of Fitness Magazine and your article this month focused on sports nutrition. Would you recommend my daughter takes Whey protein, Creatine and Joint Support Formula, or is she too young? What are your thoughts on this?
Carol Kelly via info@fitnessmag.co.za
My body fat is dropping but Im not losing weight
September 15, 2009 by Fitness Magazine
Filed under Uncategorized
I am 24 years old. I exercise 4 times a week, 2 cardio sessions and the other 2 times with a personal trainer. I have done this for the last 3 months. My body fat % has dropped, and I have lost centimetres, but I don’t loose weight. Why is that? Now the other thing, I’m on the Depot provera* injection, and I just can’t loose weight. Is that perhaps the problem?
Thanks for a great magazine; it really inspires me to exercise.
Regards
Louizan via info@fitnessmag.co.za
Getting back my body!
September 15, 2009 by Fitness Magazine
Filed under Uncategorized
Thank you for an awesome and inspiring magazine. I am 25 years old and I have been training since the age of 18. It has always been a huge part of my life and, up until a couple of years ago I was in my best shape ever. I now have two children, both of whom were surprises and they were only a year and a half apart. Since having my boys, and also staying on an isolated farm my training has taken a back seat and my body has changed drastically.
I do train (with weights mainly) and I know that diet is key when it comes to losing body fat. My diet is ok, but having two young boys means temptation is always present. On a good day my diet looks like this:
- Breakfast: Oats with fat free milk and raisins, and a lean protein powder
- Snack: Fat free yoghurt
- Lunch: Tuna and potato or Provita’s with light mayo or fat free cottage cheese
- Snack: Fruit
- Dinner: Grilled chicken breast with salad or cooked veg
I drink about 3 litres of water every day and use USN Phedra Cut Liquid and Lean Protein. I superset my exercises and keep my heart rate up with a minute of cardio between my sets. Is it really possible to lose the “post pregnancy pouch” or am I fighting a losing battle?
Any diet and training advice will be greatly appreciated.
Mon via www.fitnessmag.co.za
Meal timing with cardio for fat loss
September 11, 2009 by Fitness Magazine
Filed under Uncategorized
Hi there Fitness Mag! I recently started training with a personal trainer. He said that on the days I did cardio , I must not have breakfast until after my cardio session. He also would not allow me to do spinning for cardio, why is this? On alternate days, when I do weight training, I have to eat before training – what would be the reason for this?
Jane via www.fitnessmag.co.za
Is a protein diet healthy?
September 11, 2009 by Fitness Magazine
Filed under Uncategorized
Dear Nicole, I need your help! I’m on a protein diet and have been for about a year. Is that healthy? I’m also bored with the same eating plan, so can I replace the eggs with jungle oats for breakfast? I have also stopped eating bread, but is it really so bad to eat one slice? Do you have an eating plan example?
I currently train five times a week. What exercises can I do to firm my legs and butt? How many times a week should I train them and how many sets/reps? My butt is really the area I would like to focus on more.
I have also been on diet pills for the last 13 years and decided to stop a few weeks ago. My goal weight is 50kgs and I want to be able to maintain it. I’m 32 years old, 1.6m tall and weigh 53kgs now. I was 52kgs until I stopped with the diet pills.
Thank you, Liza via info@fitnessmag.co.za
................................................................................
