22 March 2017

With the growing number of people who are classified as obese or overweight it is no wonder weight loss is such a popular topic. While there have been many attempts to develop a “magic pill” to lose weight, the simple tried and trusted methods of exercise and diet modification always prevail as the best methods. […]

When you read through the exercise guidelines, the recommendations almost always involve the words “moderate intensity”. But why is this the case? Let’s delve into what research has explored to shed some light into why moderate intensity exercise is best. Research throughout the years looking into the various aspects of exercise has helped to give