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Category: Fitness Tips
high blood pressure

Ten Ways That High Blood Pressure Puts Your Life at Risk

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.

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July 15, 2012
Your biological clock

How Ignoring Your Biological Clock Contributes to Weight Gain

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.

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July 15, 2012
celery

Ten Fascinating Health Benefits of Celery

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.

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July 15, 2012

What is an Undulating Periodization Workout Program?

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.

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July 8, 2012
Not all calories are created equal

More Proof That Not All Calories Are Equal

All calories aren’t the same after all. According to a recent study, calories from fat, protein and carbohydrates have different effects on energy expenditure and on other metabolic parameters as well. Find out why restricting calories from fat or carbs isn’t necessarily a good thing.

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July 8, 2012
omega-3 fatty acids

Ten Important Reasons Why You Need More Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Your Diet

You have probably heard that you can benefit from omega-3 supplements or a diet that is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, but you may not know just why these acids are vital to the human body. Read on to discover ten significant and surprising reasons why a higher intake of omega-3s could help to boost your health and improve your quality of life.

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July 8, 2012
sugar cravings

Understanding and Overcoming Sugar Cravings

Though sugar cravings are nearly universal, we often fear and demonize these feelings while blaming ourselves for a supposed lack of self-discipline. Restriction of problem foods leads to feelings of deprivation, causing binging and remorse in an unhealthy cycle of see-saw dieting. Health experts offer a gentler and more holistic point of view on our unending hunger, citing cravings as a great starting point for understanding what our bodies’ true needs are.

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July 8, 2012