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Why High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Is More Myth Than Cardio & Fat Burning Miracle
Aerobics? What a terribly boring way to get in shape and lose weight. Ride a bike, run, swim for a whole half-hour or more and you’ll be breathing hard, sweating and oh so bored. Enter HIIT.High intensity interval training (HIIT) is an attractive option when it comes to building cardiovascular endurance and burning fat because…
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How Gyms Make Money By Setting You Up To Fail
As the owner of a robust garage gym I don’t spend a ton of time thinking about gyms and their members. That is, until I heard an absolutely fascinating episode of the Planet Money podcast on NPR now (or subscribe via iTunes). The episode covered the tactics that low-cost gyms use to make a fortune…
