Many people believe that exercising on an empty stomach is one of the best ways to speed up their fat loss as the body will have to use fat for fuel as the body is deprived of glucose to fuel their workout. With the rising popularity of using intermittent fasting as a dietary method this belief has increased even more in recent years as many people adopt fasting before working out. While there does appear to be some benefits to doing this it is not without some drawbacks that could counteract any benefits it may provide. Once again there is no definitive answer to this question as it really depends on several factors unique to each person. In this article, I will look at the pros and cons of using this eating strategy so you can determine if it is best for you.

Of all the articles and videos I have done over the last 18 years the most popular ones seem to be about knee pain or hip pain. One question I have been regularly asked recently about knee pain is, how good is walking backwards for strengthening your knees? In recent years this type of exercise has grown in popularity on the internet and also among many therapists as an exercise to prescribe their patients with for strengthening of the knees. I can see how it appeals to so many people with knee pain as it requires no equipment, minimal skill, and can be done almost anywhere. The big question is how effective is it really when it comes to strengthening the knees to get rid of pain? While there are some positive benefits to using this, there are several problems I believe are overlooked that would be better resolved with other exercises. In this article, I explore this exercise in more detail and challenge my bias to see if it is something that I may be underestimating.

In my most recent article about Osteoporosis I discussed the importance of using strength training for building muscle and strengthening bones to prevent the onset of this disease. While this is an absolute must it is never going to work well if you do not eat a balanced diet that has optimal levels of protein to ensure the muscles can repair and grow. I think most people are aware of the need to eat quality protein to build muscle however, like most things you can have too much of a good thing and over-eat it causing other serious health problems. You must eat the right balance of protein, carbs, and fats to maintain a healthy body but the big question remains, how much protein is enough? There is no definitive answer to this as it all depends on the needs of each person. The more active you are, the more you weigh, the more you are going to need. When you factor in age, sex, and other various health conditions that may affect nutrient absorption you will find that the amount you need may be much more than you think. Also not all protein is equal as some foods have a higher protein quality than others so this is another thing you have to keep this in mind when trying to work out how much you need. In today's article we will take a close look at all of the various factors you need to consider giving you a better understanding of how much protein to eat in your diet.