Category: Ask The Fitness Nerd

Is Cardio Better Before or After Lifting Weights? | Ask The Fitness Nerd

[ 6 ] January 14, 2009 |

When Is the Best Time To Perform Cardio: Before or After Lifting Weights? Or Does It Even Matter?

Dear Fitness Nerd,Image of Man and Woman Weight Lifting After Cardio

Is it better to do cardio before or after you lift weights? I’ve been following your full body workout

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What Is BMI? | Ask The Fitness Nerd

[ 5 ] January 10, 2009 |

What is BMI and is it an Accurate Measure of Weight and Health?

Dear Fitness Nerd,

Can you explain exactly what BMI is? I recently bought a Wii Fit and according to the BMI calculation I’m fat! I checkedImage of Woman on Scale Measuring BMI Body Mass Index some

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Does Water Make You Lose Weight? | Ask The Fitness Nerd

[ 3 ] January 7, 2009 |

Can Drinking Water Help Make You Lose Weight? The Fitness Nerd Examines the Connection Between Drinking Water and Weight Loss

Dear Fitness Nerd,

I have a question: Does water make you lose weight? It seems like every diet out there recommends

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Negative Calorie Foods: Fact or Fiction? | Ask The Fitness Nerd

[ 24 ] December 27, 2008 |

Are Negative Calorie Foods for Real or Just A Bunch of Diet Hot Air? The Fitness Nerd Separates Fact from the Fiction Around Negative Calorie Diets.

Dear Fitness Nerd,Image of a Celery Stalk Negative Calorie Foods

What’s your opinion on negative calorie foods? I’ve read that certain

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How Many Calories Should I Eat To Lose Weight? | Ask The Fitness Nerd

[ 15 ] December 24, 2008 |

Looking to lose weight, but not sure how many calories you should eat to achieve your goal? It’s actually not that hard if you know what to do.

Dear Fitness Nerd,Image of Healthy Foods on Scale: How Many Calories Should I Eat to Lose Weight

My New Year’s Resolution this year is to lose some

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Losing Belly Fat: How Can I Do It? | Ask The Fitness Nerd

[ 3 ] December 16, 2008 |

Trying to lose belly fat can be frustrating. The Fitness Nerd takes a look at the best ways to get rid of belly fat and keep your stomach flat … for good.

Hi Fitness Nerd,Picture of Women Losing Belly Fat -- Measuring Belly With A Tape Measure

I have a question about losing belly

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Bodybuilding Supplements: Do They Really Work? | Ask The Fitness Nerd

[ 19 ] December 6, 2008 |

Do bodybuilding supplements really work, or are they just a waste of good money? The Fitness Nerd dissects body building supplements.

Dear Fitness Nerd,

I have a question: 

I’m 41 years old, and workout 5 days a week. I use a lot

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