Exercising on unstable surfaces, such as bosu balls, Swiss balls, and wobble boards is a central component of many core-strengthening programs. A study from California State University, Northridge, led by James Kohler, showed that training on stable surfaces overloaded and recruited the core muscles best. They measured core muscle activation during the shoulder press performed [...]
Ninety percent of dieters regain the weight they lost within 12 months. Meal replacement beverages might be the key to long-term weight control. More than 10 studies have shown that meal replacements as part of a reduced-calorie diet program are effective for helping people lose weight and keep it off. Spanish researchers studied weight maintenance [...]
By Shereen Jegtvig, There are three macronutrients in nutrition, better known as fats, carbohydrates and protein. You will easily find all three of these nutrients in your diet every day, but not always as the healthiest versions. You might already have a good idea about what a good carbohydrate is (complex carbohydrate with lots of [...]
By: Anthony Alayon Who says that you have to eat the same thing over and over again or cannot break your diet for a meal while trying to lose weight? That is right, you can have a cheat meal once a week and still get the weight loss results that you deserve. You may be [...]
By Tracee Cornforth, Aging—you can’t prevent it—but eating right and staying fit now can help to keep you feeling and looking good throughout your life. As women go through the different life stages, it is important to be aware of the bodies’ changing needs. Staying active and tailoring food intake to keep up with your [...]
By R. Durand Exercise, cutting calories, and losing fat are difficult, so you want the most from your weight control program. A study from the University of Munich in Germany showed that meal timing, dietary composition, and exercise influenced post-exercise fat metabolism. George Brooks from the University of California in Berkeley showed that the body [...]
