Tag: Burning Fat
Is it true you burn more fat when you do cardio slow?
by Dr. Chad Kerksick on Jun 01, 2010, under The Professor
To some extent YES, this is true. This thought process has been used by bodybuilders for years as I remember people doing cardio at low intensities for 60, 70, even 90 minutes at a time. So where did this come from? From a physiology perspective, our body uses oxygen we breathe in through our lungs [...]
I understand that Thyro-Drive helps optimize thyroid hormone levels, but why does this help with fat loss?
by Chairman & CEO, Andrew Frisella on Sep 10, 2009, under Customer Q & A
Well, to understand why Thyro-Drive helps with fat loss you must first understand a little about what the thyroid gland does. The thyroid is a small gland shaped like a butterfly, that is located in the neck near the “Adam’s Apple” area. It absorbs iodine from foods you eat and combines it with the amino [...]
How do I know when I’m burning fat?
by Chairman & CEO, Andrew Frisella on Aug 25, 2009, under Customer Q & A
Well, you should start by taking the proper measurements along with taking pictures every four weeks to monitor your progress. The most immediate measure of fat loss will be how your clothes are fitting. Pay attention, if they are getting loser then you are burning fat or if they are getting tighter then you are [...]