Back to Basics: How The Body Burns Calories


Updated 07/25/07 6:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Back to Basics: How The Body Burns Calories

This may seem like sixth grade science class all over again but if you are trying to lose calories, then you should know the basics of how your body burns them. Here are the three primary functions the body uses for burning calories from RealBuzz.com: Basal metabolic rate. Your BMR accounts for about 60% of your daily calorie burn, and is simply there to keep your body alive, irrespective of Read more

Gear Review: Motorola's MotoACTV Fitness Tracker


Updated 12/27/11 6:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Motorola MOTOACTV Review

Is getting fit one of your New Year's resolutions for the coming year? Whether you're just diving into a new regimen or need a better way to track your workouts, you'll love the new MotoACTV fitness tracker from Motorola. Released in November, the MotoACTV promises to be your constant fitness companion, and with good reason. It can track calories burned, pace, speed, steps taken, and GPS route Read more

Calories and the Weight Loss Formula


Updated 01/13/12 12:35 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

What Does Calorie Deficit Mean?

Whether we're burning calories by sweating it out at the gym or resisting the call of the cupcakes, calories definitely affect our waistlines. Understanding the fundamentals of calories is about more than just reaching for the low-cal option. If you're watching your weight or looking to lose some, here's what you need to know about calories to keep you going. What's a Calorie? A calorie is just Read more