You are here: Home » Archives for Body Fat

Tag: Body Fat

How Many Sit Ups for Stomach Flattening? | Ask The Fitness Nerd

[ 7 ] January 19, 2009 | Matt

Getting a flat stomach takes more than just countless sit ups. Find out the formula to a flatter, more defined mid-section.

Dear Fitness Nerd,

A very broad question that I’d like to read your opinion on regarding stomach flattening.

I’m …

5 Components of Physical Fitness | Fitness Tips & Guides

[ 0 ] January 4, 2009 | Matt

What Is Physical Fitness? Understanding the Five Basic Components of Physical Fitness Can Be The Difference Between Fitness Success & Failure.

What does it mean to be “physically fit?”

Ask a dozen people to describe to you a person who typifies …

What Does Body Composition Mean? | Fitness, Health and Exercise Glossary

[ 4 ] January 3, 2009 | Matt

What Is Body Composition and How Is It Measured?

Definition of Body Composition

In physical fitness, body composition is defined as the percentage of fat, muscle, and bone in the body. Usually it’s expressed as a ratio of lean mass to fatty mass. …

Will I Get Bulky Muscles from Judo? | Ask The Fitness Nerd

[ 7 ] November 14, 2008 | Matt

Judo will not make you look fat. Exercise doesn’t necessarily equate to bulky muscles for women. The Fitness Nerd explains why.

Hi Fitness Nerd,

I started taking judo a couple of months ago because I really enjoy doing it rather than using …

Interval Training (HIIT) | Get Leaner with Less Cardio?

[ 11 ] September 14, 2008 | Matt

Can Interval Training help you strip off body fat faster? Learn how adding High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) into your cardio routine can reap big rewards in strength, power and fat loss.

When most people think of cardio, they think of …

Why Workout Routines for Toning Fail | Fitness Tips

[ 36 ] July 30, 2008 | Matt

If your fitness goal is to get a ‘toned body’, you’ve probably been doing all the wrong things with your workout routine. Learn what “toned” really means and how you can achieve it.

It’s almost impossible to pick up a fitness magazine …

Am I Fat? | Why Body Fat Percentage Is More Important Than Weight

[ 16 ] April 7, 2008 | Matt

Here’s a Little Secret: The scale lies. Learn why you should focus on decreasing your body fat percentage, instead of just your weight.