Can You Get All the Nutrients You Need from a Plant-Based Diet?
Plants contain phytonutrients that meat and dairy lack. You might wonder whether you can get all of the nutrients your body needs with a plant-based diet. Find out.
October 9, 2016
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Can You Strengthen Your Tendons?
You already know you can strengthen your muscles through strength training – but what about your tendons? This article looks at whether you can make tendons stronger and the best approach to doing that.
October 9, 2016
Tips for Choosing a Non-Dairy Milk Alternative
Do you drink dairy milk or do you prefer one of the growing number of non-dairy milk alternatives? Not all milk alternatives are the same. Here are some tips for choosing the best milk alternatives that meet your needs.
October 9, 2016
Cathe’s October 2016 Rotation
Hi Everyone,
Halloween is coming this month with all it’s tricks and treats! Before we indulge in any candy cravings, we’ll hit our workouts hard and keep our goals in check! A great mix of cardio, total body, and separate upper and lower body days will keep those muscles confused and working hard! Remember to eat as clean as possible and drink plenty of water!
October 3, 2016
Ouch! Should You Work Out with Sore Muscles or Take a Rest Day?
Delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMs, is no fun. If you have very sore muscles, you might be tempted not to train for a few days until they recover. Is this a good idea?
October 2, 2016
Muscle Fiber Composition & How It Changes with Age
It’s not surprising that we lose muscle strength and size with age – but did you know the muscle fiber composition of your muscle fibers change to? Find out how these changes occur and why you need more power training.
October 2, 2016
Wave Loading as a Way to Break Through a Resistance Training Plateau
Are you stuck in a frustrating resistance training plateau? One way to change things up is to “wave load” your weight training sets. What is wave loading? Find out.
October 2, 2016
Exercise is Good for Your Brain as Long as You Make It a Habit
Exercise increases blood flow to the brain and is a brain healthy habit. Yet, you can’t do it once in a while and expect to get the benefits. In fact, a new study shows that you lose some of the benefits after taking even a short break. Find out more.
October 2, 2016
5 Whole Grains That Are Easy on Your Blood Sugar
You’ve probably heard that grains raise your blood sugar and aren’t a healthy choice, especially if you have diabetes. However, all grains aren’t created equal. Read on and discover five whole grains that won’t cause a rapid rise in blood sugar.
October 2, 2016
5 Factors That Affect Satiety
Some meals are more satiating than others – but have you ever wondered why? This article talks about five factors that impact how satiating a food is and why some foods fill you up more than others.
October 2, 2016
Why Metabolic Rate Calculators Aren’t Always Accurate
Have you used one of the many online metabolic rate calculators to determine your resting metabolic rate? How accurate are these calculators and is there a better way to measure your metabolic rate and how many calories you need for weight maintenance?
September 25, 2016
Lactic Acid and Exercise: Friend or Foe?
Lactic acid – that’s the stuff that builds up in muscle when you work out intensely. In response, your muscles fatigue. It sounds like a bad thing but lactic acid may actually have some benefits. Find out what they are.
September 25, 2016