On Health Suites, when we want to lose weight, most of us go to the gym or go out for a run to try and burn off some calories, especially if we had a big meal. Melissa Hyak speaks to Dr Michael MacDonald, Senior Consultant Cardiologist from Harley Street Heart & Vascular Centre to find out if exercise alone is enough for daily calorie burn.

 

Highlights:

00:41 - The 70-30 rule: How true is it? 

3:38 - Is it possible for those who frequently go to the gym to develop high cholesterol and high blood pressure? 

06:16 - What are the benefits of exercise?

07:43 - What are some tips of losing weight? 

12:43 - Why do those in the older age group have a harder time to lose weight? 

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