We usually favor working muscles we can see and that means we quite often overdevelop muscles on our front side. Our shoulders are a classic example of this. Your shoulder joint is probably the most versatile and heavily used joint in your body. No wonder that 30% of all strength training injuries happen to this joint.
The scale isn’t always a good indicator of how healthy you are, and it says nothing about your level of fitness. Find out why this is and two better measures of whether you have a healthy body composition.
Magnesium is a mineral that is vital for optimal health, and your body requires it for thousands of different biochemical reactions. As a result, various organs and bodily functions can suffer quite profoundly if your diet does not contain enough magnesium. In spite of this, experts on nutrition believe that up to 90% of the population may not be regularly getting their recommended daily intake of magnesium.
Do you put mayonnaise on your sandwich? If so, you’re adding a significant number of calories to your lunch. Need some alternatives? Here are six healthier alternatives to mayo that are lower in calories and have other health benefits as well.
Everyone knows that it is good for your health to keep your blood pressure under control, but what you may not know is that high blood pressure can cause up to ten dangerous health problems that can sometimes be fatal. High blood pressure is usually a silent problem, and symptoms tend to develop only when your body is already damaged by years of hypertension. As a result, it is extremely important to get your blood pressure measured at regular intervals. Read on to learn about the most dangerous and frightening complications that undiagnosed or uncontrolled high blood pressure can cause.
Enriched flour sounds like a good thing. After all, it has vitamins and minerals added to it – but don’t be fooled. Find out why enriched flour is a less healthy choice than products made with whole wheat or whole grain flour and why you should avoid it.
Having trouble controlling your weight? There’s increasing evidence that being at odds with your biological clock makes it harder to control your appetite and may alter your metabolism as well. Find out why heading to bed earlier and sleeping in total darkness works works in your favor when it comes to weight control.
Most people have heard very little about celery, apart from the popular claim that eating celery burns more calories than the vegetable itself contains. Its crunchy stalks have a refreshing but slightly salty taste, and it is a wonderful addition to salads. However, it turns out that it is also good for your body in some interesting and surprising ways. Read on to discover the ten main reasons why eating more celery could improve your quality of life.
Use any meat, use any veggie! These meals are easy to cook, offer great variety, and taste fabulous. Best of all, you will keep your kitchen cool by cooking an entire meal on your grill!
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Hi Everyone! Great news….we are planning to film a new upcoming workout series called XTRAIN! I am so excited! It’s going to be a goodie for sure!!!! XTRAIN is a total body fitness program based on Undulating Periodization (just a fancy term meaning we constantly mix things up) instead of a Linear Periodization plan like
Periodization is a training method that involves manipulating training variables during distinct phases to achieve greater gains. It’s a method that can be applied to weight training to avoid plateaus and increase gains. This article discusses the types of periodized training schedules.
