For some people, packing on muscle and size or just toning up can be a hard slow slog. However, by following my guidelines below, along with your chosen training routine - you will be well on your way to achieving excellent gains in muscle, size and strength fast. Read more »
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Scientists are moving closer to developing a pill which could deliver some of the benefits of exercise - even for those who do not move a muscle.
The journal Cell reports US researchers now have two possible pills which appear able to build muscle, increase stamina and even burn fat. Read more »
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ITN - Stress and lack of sleep can double a man’s risk of developing diabetes, researchers have found.
A range of symptoms linked to psychological distress contributes to a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes.
The link is independent of other factors including age, body mass index (BMI), family history of diabetes, smoking, physical activity and socio-economic background. Read more »
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The sweet potato is also known incorrectly in parts of the USA as a yam. The sweet potato goes by the scientific name of Ipomoea batatas, is a member of the Convolvulaceae family and a storage root. While the yam has the scientific name Dioscorea Species, is from the Dioscoreaceae family and is a tuber. And finally, sweet potatoes are native to Central America while the yam is native to Africa and Asia.
Now that little confusion has been cleared up, more about the sweet potato; one of the oldest vegetables known with relics dating back 10,000 years discovered in Peruvian caves. They were brought to Europe by Christopher Columbus. Today the main commercial producer is China which is responsible for around 80% of the World’s production. Read more »
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The theory of negative calories is not a new one. Some very fibrous vegetables, like celery and lettuce, are very low calorie and it is claimed by some that the energy cost of actually chewing, digesting and then absorbing these foods, is higher than the actual amount of energy they provide. So, following this theory, the net result would actually be negative calories thus helping to lose weight. Read more »
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Research has already revealed that skipping breakfast is a sure way to binge at dinner.
A new study from the University of Nottingham in the UK has revealed that missing out on breakfast will increase your LDL-cholesterol levels. Men and women who skipped breakfast for two weeks experienced a rise of almost two points in their LDL compared with no change in those who ate something in the morning. Read more »
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We are now working longer hours than any other country in Europe. Let’s take a closer look at stress and how to combat it.
The clinical definition for stress is when pressure exceeds our perceived ability to cope. It is different from pressure. Pressure can be energising. It motivates us to do things, we can enjoy racing to the finish line. If you experience more than three of the following thoughts, behaviours or feelings you are probably feeling a bit stressed: Read more »
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Mostly people in the world have no idea how much of water they should drink in a day. So they live from day to day in a dehydrated state. They don’t drink enough water. Next to air, water is the element most necessary for survival. Proper water intake is a key to weight loss. By not drinking enough water, many people incur excess body fat, poor muscle tone and size, decreased digestive efficiency and organ function, increased toxicity in the body, joint and muscle soreness and water retention. Read more »
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Running shoes are the most important piece of equipment that a runners has. They help prevent injury and they may help the running gait be more efficient. The running shoe market is huge and most of the running shoe companies make significant investment into the technology and science of running shoes.
The anatomy of a running shoe:
Running shoes have become more complicated over the years, but still consist of some basic components: Read more »
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By Tom Venuto, NSCA-CPT, CSCS
Most fitness conscious people have heard that there are 3,500 calories in a pound of fat, so if you create a deficit of 3500 calories in a week, you lose a pound of weight. If you create a deficit of 7000 calories in a week, you lose two pounds, and so on. Right? Well, not so fast… Read more »
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