Incorporating compound exercises to your fitness routine has multiple benefits. If you want to maximize results and minimize gym time, read on to learn why compound exercises are the answer! Compound Exercise burn more calories! Since they involve more oxygen dependent muscle tissue, the body has to expend more energy which means you burn more calories in less time. Talk…
Monthly Archives October 2016
Next time your sweet tooth starts taking control, fight back with these tips: Reach for Water and Fruit Instead of reaching for a cupcake, fill up with a glass of water and fruit. The combination will not only fill you up, but also help re-train your brain to enjoy a natural sugar threshold fruit provides. Dive into Distraction When you…
Despite the rumors, research does not show celery to contain fewer calories than it takes to digest — so, according to MayoClinic.com, it doesn’t have “negative calories”. Still, this healthy vegetable has a place in your diet plan. While no single food can cause weight loss, eating celery can help you reduce calorie intake and get your fill of vitamin…
It’s only natural to notice your enthusiasm and motivation waiver with time. However, if you find your self-talk is giving you more reasons to stop than go the course, it may be time to re-evaluate and implement a fresh perspective. Myth: “The scale won’t budge! This is a waste of my time and effort.” Truth: Weight loss takes time and…
Limited research exists on the effect of a sports dietitian (SD) on athletes’ dietary habits and nutrient periodization, which is the deliberate manipulation of macronutrient intake to match training goals. Fu... Source: Biomed Central
If you’ve been looking into protein and feel a little overwhelmed, you’re not alone. With so many types of protein available, it’s only natural to feel confused and uncertain of which protein to use and when. Taking in enough protein is essential for optimizing your training results and supporting your goals, but selecting the right type and coordinating timing of…
Whether it’s for work or leisure, travel can easily interfere with your fitness goals. From difficulty finding a gym and exposure to new foods, to jet lag and tempting indulgences, it’s easy to see why travelers can easily convince themselves to shut down until they return to their usual routine. Fortunately, traveling can actually be a great time to have…
This article comments on the study by Schoenfeld, et al. entitled “The effect of protein timing on muscle strength and hypertrophy: a meta-analysis” and discusses how the methodology led to inconclusive results. Source: Biomed Central
When it comes to physical fitness, there will be days hitting the gym or staying the course proves to be challenging. It’s these times when the going gets tough, the tough get going! So what makes some people push through and succeed? Call it guts, determination, or will power, mental toughness can make a large impact on one’s ability to…
The very thing that makes shopping online so convenient is also the thing that makes it so complicated: you have access to virtually every brand of the product you are looking for. With hundreds of different brands offering protein powder, and each with their own characteristics and benefits. For example, options range from pure whey powders such as Optimum Nutrition’s…
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