Posts by Dr Karen’s Team

While steady-state cardio, like jogging, swimming or cycling at a moderate pace, does help with fat burning, HIIT is a much more efficient and effective way to achieve fat loss, improve cardiovascular health, and increase strength. Here’s the science: 1️⃣ Increased calorie burn: Studies show that HIIT can burn 25–30% more calories than traditional cardio…

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a type of workout where you alternate between short bursts of maximum effort exercise and periods of low-intensity recovery or rest. During the high-intensity intervals, you push your body to work hard and elevate your heart rate, before giving it a brief rest or a low-intensity recovery period.  This method…

It’s always exciting to start a new fitness journey… Especially if you’re motivated and ready for change!  But here’s a common trap many people fall into: Going too hard, too fast.  The result? Sore muscles, exhaustion, or worse… Injury.  Let’s talk about why it’s smarter (and more sustainable) to start low, go slow and build…

When most people think of getting fit, they picture cardio:  Walking, jogging, cycling, maybe an aerobics fitness class or swimming.  But there’s a powerful form of exercise that often gets overlooked, especially by beginners or older adults… Strength training. Strength training (also known as resistance training) is more than just lifting weights in a gym. …

It’s a question I get from patients all the time: “Should I work out if I’m feeling unwell?” When you’re committed to your fitness routine, it’s natural to worry that skipping a few sessions might derail your progress.  But when your immune system is working hard to fight off an infection, exercise becomes a double-edged…