Articles written by Andrea Chrysanthou

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) recently polled their personal trainers to find out which fitness mistakes they most commonly encounter.

Apr 24, 2009 - Andrea Chrysanthou

Many people complain that they lift weights regularly but do not see significant muscle gains without realizing that they may be unintentionally sabotaging their results.

Mar 11, 2009 - Andrea Chrysanthou

One pound is equal to 3500 so to lose 1 pound a week you have to subtract 3500 from your life. Divided by 7 days, that means you need a deficit of 500 calories every day.

Mar 10, 2009 - Andrea Chrysanthou

Women may have suspected it all along but their male counterparts have an easier time reaching their fitness goals, whether it's losing fat or gaining muscles, than they

Mar 9, 2009 - Andrea Chrysanthou

Interval training is a short but intensive workout which alternates periods of high and low intensity exercise and it burns more calories than hours of jogging.

Mar 9, 2009 - Andrea Chrysanthou

A key factor to how much weight you lose is how fast your metabolism is working. So, little tricks to keep it in over-drive will help you burn more calories all day long.

Mar 2, 2009 - Andrea Chrysanthou

No matter what type of diet you choose, as long as you restrict your calories, you will lose weight.

Feb 27, 2009 - Andrea Chrysanthou

If you're looking to begin a new exercise regime or amp up your current routine, it's helpful to know which programs the experts recommend.

Feb 26, 2009 - Andrea Chrysanthou

Every January, millions of people resolve to get fit and lose weight. By February, many have given up on their goals and gone back to sedentary, unhealthy lifestyles.

Dec 29, 2008 - Andrea Chrysanthou