Tag Archives: Exercise

More on the Benefits of Resistance Training

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Robert Barrington

The ‘eat-too-much do-too-little’ hypothesis of obesity claims that weight gain is a result of laziness and greed on behalf of the afflicted. The theory suggests that by forcing calorie restriction and increasing physical activity weight loss will occur in obese … Continue reading →

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Obesity: Is Lack of Physical Exercise Really to Blame?

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Obesity rates have increased dramatically in the last three decades, with the United States of America leading the way. The cause of this obesity is not known, but it is often assumed without question, that obesity results from a combination … Continue reading →

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So What about Fat Loss in Metabolically Normal Individuals?

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Obesity is a metabolic condition and neither exercise nor forced energy restriction is effective at causing long-term weight loss. Obesity is characterised by fat deposits in and around the organs, especially the liver, that results in an increased waist to … Continue reading →

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More on Exercise Versus Diet

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Robert Barrington

ery-low calorie diets produce short-term weight loss but are often associated with a decrease in fat free mass that reduces resting metabolic rate and prevents further weight loss. Because weight training is anabolic and can increase fat free mass, it … Continue reading →

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Forced Energy Restriction: Goodbye Muscle, Hello Weight Regain

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Despite realms of scientific evidence suggesting a lack of efficacy, the mainstream medical community continues to dogmatically propagate the myth that forced energy restriction is the treatment of choice for obesity. The purpose of forced energy restriction diets is to … Continue reading →

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