What do you eat after a workout? Hopefully, you don’t head back to work without replenishing your glycogen stores and supplying your muscles for protein for repair. However, not everyone makes the most nutritious choices. How many of these after-workout eating mistakes do you make?
It’s clear that you need more protein for muscle repair and to maximize muscle protein synthesis if you work out, but how much should you get with each meal? This article will reveal what science shows about how much protein your muscles can absorb and use with a meal and why more isn’t better.
My June 2020 workout rotation is a tough one with a solid mix of cardio, heavy weights, and total body workouts! Each week there is one day where a double workout is listed. For those of you that want the extra challenge, you can choose to do both! If that’s too much for you, you can choose the upper or lower body option on that day! Take an extra rest day each week if needed and get plenty of water during and after your workout! Stay strong Cathletes! We’re in this together!
Do you include dumbbell pullovers in your strength-training routine? If so, why not? Read on and discover three benefits that dumbbell pullovers offer and how to do them safely and without injury.
Are you having trouble getting the ab definition you’re looking for? It’s not as simple as doing tons of abdominal crunches. In fact, there are four main components to getting six-pack abs. Make sure you are addressing each one for maximum success.
Your body needs movement and consistent training to build strength and endurance, but it also needs rest. Some athletes skimp on the latter. In this article you’ll discover how taking as much as a week off from training can help you come back stronger.
You may have heard that fermented vegetables are a healthful addition to your diet, but before you jump on the fermented veggie bandwagon, know that they may have downsides too. Here are five downsides to adding them to your diet.
Vitamin C is an antioxidant vitamin you need for healthy connective tissue and immune function, but could vitamin C also help with blood pressure control? Find out what recent research shows about the role vitamin C plays in blood vessel function and heart health.
Anyone who trains or plays a sport must be aware of the possibility of injuries. In fact, some training injuries are more common in women than in men. In this article, you’ll get a glimpse of the four most common training injuries that strike women more than men.
Push-ups are an upper body exercise, but they also work your core muscles. It’s always gratifying when you work more than one muscle group at the same time! By making some adjustments to a standard push-up and by doing certain push-up variations, you can work your core even harder.
Strawberries are a summertime favorite! Not only are they tasty but they offer a wealth of health benefits. Read on and discover five surprising things you might not know about strawberries that could impact your health.
You might prefer fresh fruits and vegetables, but, in some cases, frozen, canned, or even dehydrated are a better option due to their longer shelf-life. If you’re concerned about pesticide exposure, is canned, frozen, and dehydrated safe options? Find out what research shows.
