Most people do high-volume ab work by doing high rep crunches, leg lifts, and other mat exercises – but is this the best approach – or could your ab workouts benefits from more resistance? Find out why a combination of the two may be the ideal approach.
Yes, you need protein after a workout and throughout the day, but what about before you go to bed at night? Can a protein snack before bedtime help you build muscle? Find out.
Eating mostly whole foods is what many dieticians recommend, but when you’re pressed for time, there are a few packaged foods you can eat without guilt. Here are 7 you can add to your cabinets and refrigerator for those super busy days.
Are your biceps in a rut? If so, it’s time to shake up your training. Look beyond standard biceps curls and try some new variations to shock your biceps into growing and getting stronger. You’ll be rewarded with arms you’re proud to show off!
With so much emphasis on avoiding starchy foods, you might be surprised to find that some starch is good for you, especially a type known as resistant starch. Read on and learn more about the different types of resistant starch, how to get more of it, and the benefits it offers.
Are you trying to lose weight but concerned you’re going to lose your hard-earned muscle? You can maximize the fat you lose and minimize muscle loss by following a few simple steps. Find out what they are.
Elbow pain is inconvenient, especially if you weight train. Read on and discover the most common cause of elbow pain related to weight lifting and how to adapt your training if you have it. You’ll also discover how to lower your risk for problems with your elbows..
For years, we heard about how fat is the cause of clogged arteries and heart disease – but is sugar the real culprit? Read on and discover how sugar may be more damaging to your heart and blood vessels than fat – and why you should cut back on sugar in all its forms.
Of course, you’re familiar with exercise fatigue – the burning in your muscles and feeling that you have to stop – but have you ever wonder why you become fatigued? This article discusses exercise fatigue – the role your brain plays and why you often stop before your fuel supplies are spent.
You make the right food choices, but if you’re eating on the run, it might still cause you to pack on the pound. Find out what a new study shows about eating on the go and how it can be harmful to your waistline.
If you’re exercising and eating right but still gaining weight, could it be due to a food allergy or intolerance? That’s what some sources suggest. Find out the difference between food allergies and food intolerances and how they might be associated with weight gain.
Is there no end to the benefits of high-intensity interval training, or HIIT? Now a new study shows another possible benefit of doing a vigorous workout. It helps keep your liver healthy! Find out more.
