Training for Two By Paul Rogers Weight training and exercise workouts may be the last thing you want to do when you’re going through the biological changes of pregnancy. Nausea, swelling and discomfort notwithstanding, keeping active and fit can provide advantages for you and your developing offspring. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) issues [...]
What makes superfoods so super? ByShereen Jegtvig, What Is Nutrient Density How do you decide which foods you want to eat? Flavor? Texture? Convenience? Comfort? Many people choose the foods they eat based on immediate gratification, without much thought about the long-term effects of their selections. That often results in choosing foods that taste good, but [...]
How Much Protein Do Bodybuilders Need? Scientists have argued about the optimal daily protein requirement for more than 100 years. The problem is complicated because athletes consume different amounts and types of proteins, ingest protein at different times of the day (i.e., mealtime or after exercise), and eat it with other nutrients. A research review [...]
Regular physical activity is more important for health than absolute levels of physical fitness. Physical activity influences health factors, such as blood pressure, fuel use, and insulin sensitivity. Caloric intake and dietary composition after exercise can affect fat use and insulin metabolism for several days. University of Michigan researchers, led by Jeffrey Horowitz, showed that [...]
By: Marie Spano A 6-pack is the hallmark of having a ripped body. No fitness or figure competitor would be caught without one. However, for those of us who didn’t win the genetic lotto when it comes to flat abs, achieving a 6-pack isn’t as simple as doing ab exercises and watching what you eat. [...]
The human body adapts itself to changing environments and the demands or lack of demands placed upon it, causing frequent activity to keep the body operating at a more functional level for longer. These adaptations are often the very same changes the sedentary individuals searching for miracle cures to their aesthetic woes crave. Exercise has [...]
