Do strong muscles say something about your health and how long you’ll live? Find out what research shows about health, muscle strength and aging. You’ll also discover how to reduce loss of muscle strength as you age.
What if someone prepared a list of the most nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables? What would be at the top of the list? William Paterson University in New Jersey took on the challenge and you might be surprised at what veggie was number one.
Pea protein is growing in popularity as people look for plant-based protein alternatives that are quick and convenient. Is pea protein a good alternative to whey and soy-based protein? Find out what makes pea protein unique and what the drawbacks to using it are.
Omega-3 fatty acids, abundant in fatty fish, have anti-inflammatory properties that could help you recover more quickly after a hard workout. Read on and find out other ways omega-3s could enhance your resistance training workouts.
Does it really matter in which exercise order you do resistance training exercises and what does science show about this issue? Find out more about exercise sequencing, whether it matters and the best way to use it to maximize your gains.
It’s frustrating when you eat healthy, but your family doesn’t. What’s the best approach to getting them to change? A new study points out what NOT to say when you’re trying to change the dietary habits of those close to you.
Is it possible to train for strength and power during the same workout? With a form of training called complex training you can. Complex training takes advantage of a phenomenon called post-activation potentiation, or PAP. Find out more about complex training and how it can help you get stronger and more powerful.
Can eating your vegetables boost exercise performance? Certain vegetables contain natural chemicals called inorganic nitrates that may improve exercise capacity. Find out what science shows about dietary nitrates, how they impact exercise performance and what other health benefits they offer.
No doubt, most Americans don’t get enough dietary fiber, but is all fiber equally healthy? This article discusses various types of fiber, how they differ from one another, and whether one type is better than another from a health standpoint.
Who doesn’t want firm abdominals? Of course, it takes work and good nutrition to get them. Some people work so hard to get them that they train their abs every day. Is this a good idea?
Do you have a healthy body fat percentage? You might wonder what a healthy body fat percentage is for women and how to best measure it. Unfortunately, a standard scale won’t tell you and BMI, a measure that doctors use, says nothing about your body composition. Read on and find out what the best methods for measuring body fat percentage are and what is considered healthy.
Is skipping meals hazardous to your waistline and body composition? Read on and discover what a new study shows about meal skipping and the impact is has metabolic health and belly fat. It could change the way you think about intermittent fasting.
