Top Health & Fitness QandAs

How many Calories do I need to Lose, Maintain or Gain Weight?

Answer:
The Weight Gain and Weight Loss Calculator will estimate your daily calorie requirements for losing, maintaining or gaining weight.

To get the most accurate TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) results from this calculator, get your body composition tested and enter your body fat percentage in the optional "Body fat percentage" field.


 

What are some good workout routines I can do at home?

Answer:
For a good home workout, you will want to focus on four areas: flexibility, strength, balance, and enduranceYoga or Pilates can improve flexibility as well as balance and strength. Five minutes of yoga or Pilates also provide a good warm up before your routine. 

 

What is Glycogen?

Answer:
Glycogen is a complex carbohydrate that is derived from glucose that comes from excess sugar and is primarily stored in the liver and cells of the muscles.  Our bodies store glycogen in a 1 to 3 ratio with water.

 

What is considered a Good Cholesterol Count?

Answer:
A Good Cholesterol Count is hard to pin down.  Over the past decades, recommended levels of LDL ("bad") and HDL ("good") cholesterol have changed, and what was once considered good cholesterol count now is considered borderline and dangerous to health.

 
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