Exercise is the Best

Who want’s ‘Well’ Factor??

Isaac — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 02:14:11 +0000

It’s always sad to say goodbye (unless you’re saying goodbye to malaria), but from now on we’ll be talking all about physical activity, exercise at www.wellfactor.net. Even cooler is the fact that we’ll be discussing the right foods to eat, the importance of sleep, reducing stress and all that other stuff that makes you well …

Make your Resolutions ‘Resolute’

Isaac — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:58:26 +0000

Every year at January 1st (or in many cases a few days later, depending on the extent of intoxication) a mass activity among Homo-Sapiens occurs. A sport known as ‘synchronized resolution-ing’. The word ‘resolution‘ is now synonymous with New Years day…and similarly as predictable, is the likelihood that ‘exercise’, ‘eat well’ and/or ‘lose weight,’ makes …

Look Good and Feel Even Better: The Fitness for Christmas Finale

Isaac — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 07:58:26 +0000

Last Monday marked the final day of the ‘Fitness for Christmas 12-week challenge’. On September 12th, motivated by less-than-impressive ‘before’ shots (it seems that my camera is far less friendly than the conveniently placed, back-lit mirror in the bedroom), a sense of experimental curiosity, and a touch of sibling rivalry; I embarked on my first …

Eat Fat – Lose Weight

Isaac — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 07:09:09 +0000

You may be wondering why I’d write a post about nutrition (considering the name of my blog is ’Exercise is the Best’) but after 11 weeks on the ‘Fitness for Christmas’ challenge, and a few particular nutrition-related discussions this week, I couldn’t help but address the issue at hand. A few days ago I returned from a physical …

Why I Exercise

Isaac — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:12:46 +0000

Over the last 6 months I’ve tried to inform, motivate and persuade you and the rest of the world to move your body. I’ve provided insight from my own research, tried to explain the findings of other scientific studies, and shared with you some experiences I’ve had with the students I teach, the clients I work …

Fitness for Christmas: Half-time Update

Isaac — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:52:06 +0000

I thought it was about time for an update on the ‘Fitness for Christmas’ 12-week challenge. 6 weeks into it, and apart from the odd less-than-disciplined meal here and there, I’d say things are going really well. Week 2 started off on the same positive note as my first week on the FFC12; Lots of …

Lose Fat and Forget ‘Scale Obsession’

Isaac — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:15:41 +0000

Exercise Science made Simple I remember my first few weeks of being a PhD student quite well. I was 23 years old and it was all a bit overwhelming having to mix and mingle with experienced and well-known sport & exercise scientists. More than anything else, I just couldn’t grasp the language. In fact, I …

Setting Health and Fitness Goals: Lifestyle Assessment

Isaac — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:20:25 +0000

Here in the Southern hemisphere it’s that time of the year when people start turning their attention to a break from school, time off work and FINALLY some warm summery weather. With this change of focus (and the distraction-induced decline in workplace productivity) comes the realization of gained weight, lost muscle mass, lack of toned-ness and the …

Better Food, More Energy, Better Exercise – FFC12 week 1 review

Isaac — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:43:09 +0000

One week down, Eleven more to go My first week of the FFC12 has taken some getting use to. Although ramping up the exercise a few notches is something I’m pretty much accustomed to, the real ‘out-of-my-comfort-zone’ experience comes with having to plan, monitor and stick to a disciplined eating plan (Notice I use the term ‘eating …

Fitness for Christmas (FFC12): Day 1

Isaac — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:17:13 +0000

Motivated This morning I woke up at 6am ready and motivated to start the road to ‘buffness’…or at least ‘non-fatness’. I’m not exactly obese, but after my wife took my ‘before’ shots on Sunday night, I was rather disgusted at what I had become (not in a low-self esteem way or anything…more of a ‘when …