Is Exercise Addictive?
When people who exercise say they’re addicted, is there any science behind it? Is exercise addictive? There may be some truth to the idea.
December 26, 2011
Category: Fitness Tips
Probiotics: Can Friendly Bacteria Help You Lose Weight?
Can friendly bacteria called probiotics help you lose weight? It’s an intriguing idea that gut bacteria might help with weight control.
December 26, 2011
Six Ways to Lose Weight After the Holiday Season
If you’re feeling blue about holiday weight gain, or simply struggling with a scale that has refused to budge, rest assured that you can get back on track.
December 26, 2011
How to Break Out of a Strength Training Plateau
This article discusses what causes a strength training plateau and how to make changes that will restart the growth process.
December 26, 2011
Feeling Stressed? This B-Vitamin May Help
Are you feeling a little anxious and stressed out? Changing your diet may help. Choline is referred to as vitamin B3 and having enough of it in your diet could help you feel calmer.
December 26, 2011
What Is “Eating Clean”?
No doubt you have heard the phrase “eating clean” used in conjunction with the principles of fitness and a healthy lifestyle, but what exactly does that mean?
December 19, 2011
4 Reasons Why Athletes Need More Dietary Protein
Have you ever wondered why athletes need more protein than a sedentary person? Here are four reasons why athletes have higher protein requirements than people who don’t work out.
December 19, 2011
Why Follow a Paleo Diet?
Paleo Diet:Imagine a diet completely devoid of foods most people take for granted, including cereal, bread, pasta, corn chips, beans, candy bars and soda
December 18, 2011
How Plyometric Exercises Can Benefit Your Fitness Routine
Are you looking for a way to add variety to your fitness routine? Find out more about plyometric exercises, what they are, and how they can benefit your workout.
December 18, 2011
6 Ways Exercise Benefits Your Heart
Doing an aerobic workout at least 3 times a week is one of the best ways to lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. Exercise exerts its magic on your cardiovascular system in a number of ways, some of which you may not be aware of. Here are six reasons why exercise is heart
December 18, 2011
Reduce the Glycemic Response to a High-Carb Meal With This Nutty Food
A high-carb meal causes a rapid rise in blood sugar and insulin levels, which is bad for your waistline and for your health. Now a new study shows that eating this “nutty” food could blunt the insulin response from eating rapidly absorbed carbs. Find out more about this “good for you” snack food.
December 18, 2011
Tabata Training: A Workout in Four Minutes?
Can you get a cardiovascular workout in only 4 minutes? You can if you do Tabata training. Find out more about this superfast but intense workout.
December 18, 2011