Can Cortisol Sabotage Your Muscle Growth?
Cortisol – it’s a hormone bodybuilders want to keep in check – but why? Does cortisol really have the ability to sabotage muscle growth? It depends. Find out why.
September 25, 2016
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What Happens When You Do Cardio on an Empty Stomach?
Cardio on an empty stomach is sometimes referred to as fasted cardio. What happens when you do a cardio workout in a fasted state and is it beneficial?
September 25, 2016
Does Yoga Improve Bone Health?
Yoga – we know it as being a workout for stress relief. Yet yoga has other health benefits as well. A study even suggests it may play a role in maintaining bone health, something that becomes increasingly important as we age. Find out more.
September 25, 2016
Can Stress “Undo” the Benefits of Eating Healthy?
Eat a healthy diet combined with exercise and quality sleep and you have the foundation of a healthy lifestyle. But what about stress? A new study shows why you don’t want to leave it out of the equation.
September 25, 2016
Effective Glute Activation: Do You Have Lazy Glutes?
Are your glutes lazier than they should be? Many people have lazy glutes because they sit too much and don’t fully activate them when they do compound lower body exercises. Here’s how to cure lazy glutes
September 18, 2016
Is This the Key to Long-Term Exercise Motivation?
One of the main reasons people don’t exercise is because of lack ov motivation Maybe they’re exercising for the wrong reasons! At least that’s what a new study suggests. Find out more.
September 18, 2016
What Role Does Aerobic Capacity Play in Successful Aging?
Aerobic capacity – what exactly is it and what role does it play in successful aging? More than you might think. Find out why having greater aerobic capacity is a marker for better health and longevity.
September 18, 2016
4 Surprising Factors That Interfere with Muscle Gains
Are you eating right and training hard and STILL not making the muscle gains you expected? Here are four factors that make it harder to build muscle that you may not have considered.
September 18, 2016
Can Nitrates in Green, Leafy Vegetables Enhance Exercise Performance?
You need certain dietary components called macronutrients to fuel exercise. Yet, there are other compounds in food that may give your exercise capabilities a subtle boost. Find out more about a class of compounds found in green, leafy vegetables that could make your workout a bit more productive.
September 18, 2016
Why You Should Reconsider Taking a Calcium Supplement
Calcium helps to preserve bone health, right? Assuming this to be true, many people, especially women, take a calcium supplement. Is this a good idea? Here’s why you should reconsider.
September 18, 2016
Does Exercise Slow Cellular Aging?
Aging starts inside your cells, long before it’s manifest on the surface. You can’t completely stop the aging process but there’s evidence that exercise may slow cellular aging. Find out how.
September 11, 2016
High-Intensity Interval Training: How Long Should Your Active Intervals and Recovery Periods Be?
High-intensity interval training is a time-expedient and effective way to work out. However, intervals can be short or long. What is the best way to structure intervals in high-intensity interval training?
September 11, 2016