By bringing one of these delicious, nutritious lunches to work, you set yourself up for success. These meals are high in fiber and protein to keep cravings and hunger pangs at bay, and they’re delicious enough that you won’t regret saying “no” to the greasy burgers that your coworkers order.
If you’ve worked hard to build muscle strength, you probably won’t voluntarily take long periods of time off from training. On the other hand, there may be circumstances like surgery or injury that you have to. What happens to your muscles when you stop lifting weights and how easy is it to get your strength back?
Anaerobic exercise – you hear a lot about it – but what does it really mean to work out anaerobically or above your lactate threshold? Find out what anaerobic training is and what type of benefits it offers.
Drinking a glass of green smoothie each morning is a great way to incorporate an extra serving or two of leafy greens into your daily diet. Leafy greens like spinach and collard greens are packed full of important minerals like iron and calcium, and they’re also high in vitamins A and K. When making green smoothies, it’s important to remember to vary the greens that you use. There is no better time than today to adopt a green smoothie habit. Here are a few tasty recipes to get you started.
Butter still gets a bad rap from some sources because of its high saturated fat content but that’s beginning to change. A recent study calls into question whether the saturated fat in sources like butter are harmful after all. Find out more about butter and whether it’s a healthy addition to your diet.
Are you so focused on getting enough protein in your diet that you’re not meeting your fiber requirements? There’s a way around that. Replace some of the meat protein in your diet with high-fiber, protein sources. Here are some ways to do that.
Oh no! You’re injured. It happens to almost everyone who works out at one time or other. Of course, you’re worried about losing your fitness gains and gaining weight. Before getting discouraged, focus on what you CAN do to stay in shape. Here are some ways to maintain your fitness when you have an injury.
For many bodybuilders, the focus is on getting enough dietary protein – but what about carbohydrates? This article discusses the role carbohydrates play in muscle growth and maintenance and whether low carbohydrate diets make it hard to preserve muscle.
One of the benefits of high-intensity interval training is the afte-burn effect. Afterburn, also known as EPOC, is the excess energy and calories your body has to expend to recover from an intense workout. The afterburn can keep your metabolism “revved up” for hours after you’ve finished exercising. What effect does diet or fasting prior to a high-intensity workout have on afterburn?
Need to get motivated or take your workout to a higher level? Find out how to use the power of thought and visualization to enjoy exercise more, feel more motivated, break through strength plateaus and improve your exercise performance.
How healthy is your salad? A nutritious salad starts with the type of salad greens you choose. Discover how to add more nutritional impact to a garden salad with these “better for you” leafy greens.
Most people would love to find a way to slow down the aging process. As research shows, you may not have to look very far. Exercise offers a number of anti-aging benefits and may even protect your cells against aging. Find out more.
