For decades, conventional wisdom (and Jane Fonda) said cardio was the best exercise for weight loss. Then weights training muscled its way into the spotlight as the must-do move for revving your metabolism and losing weight in your sleep, prompting many exercise enthusiasts to join #TeamNoCardio. So...
In years past, many nutrition and weight-loss experts gave their patients rigid guidelines to follow. They often counseled eating less, switching to low-fat foods, carrying sliced celery in a plastic bag for snack time, and eating high-volume, modest-kilojoule foods like salads. This approach proved...
They’re having pizza at work, but you’re working really hard to eat better and improve your health, “Go on, have a slice”. Social science tells us that peer pressure is something that’s hard wired into us, making it harder to decline offers like food in a social setting. So, what’s the best way arou...
Meet Belmont member, Jyh! Have you always been involved in fitness or exercise? Yes, I’ve always played team sports. What exercise have you done previously? Cricket, soccer, gym. Did you have a goal when you first joined? Yes, to lose 15kg before Christmas starting February 2016. Have you reached a...
Meet Planet Belmont’s latest More Than a Number, Paul! Have you always been involved in fitness or exercise? No, up until my mid 30s I was a couch potato. However, over the next 15 or so years I was an exercise fanatic. What exercise have you done previously? In those 15+ years I ran over 100...
