ScienceDaily (May 24, 2010) — Scientists in the UK and the U.S. have discovered that a protein which responds to stress can halt the degeneration of muscle mass caused during the body’s aging process. HSP10 (Heat Shock Protein), helps monitor and organise protein interactions in the body, and responds to environmental stresses, such as exercise [...]
by:Ethan A. Huff Recent research is indicating that traditional approaches to exercise that involve spending hours in the gym every day may not be the best way to stay strong and healthy. Interval training, a high-intensity type of workout that was originally created for Olympic athletes, may actually be twice as effective as regular exercise, [...]
by Susan Bohanan, RD, LD Now is the grilling season. The great news about grilling out is that it is a fabulous and flavorful method of cooking that doesn’t add any fat! On top of that, the foods that are most often grilled are meats – so you can enjoy excellent protein sources prepared in [...]
By Robbie Durand, M.A. I was going through my weekly research journals and an article jumped out at me that answered my question. The article was published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and titled, “Effects of Different Intensities of Resistance Exercise on Regulators of Myogenesis.” Myogenesis refers to muscle growth. Based on [...]
By Robbie Durand, M.A. There is much interest in the potential of low-glycemic index (GI) foods in the management of obesity and as a tool for weight loss. Some scientists have advocated that low-GI (LGI) foods may enhance weight loss by promoting satiety and promoting fat oxidation.1 Dietary-induced thermogenesis (DIT) is the amount of energy [...]
By: Hugo Rivera Cardiovascular exercise is necessary for most of us in our quest to achieving the lean bodybuilding look that we are looking for. Few can achieve the lean appearance required to see a full six pack of abs without cardio. In addition to fat burning, cardiovascular exercise offers many benefits such as an [...]
