Hi Everyone! Great news….we are planning to film a new upcoming workout series called XTRAIN! I am so excited! It’s going to be a goodie for sure!!!! XTRAIN is a total body fitness program based on Undulating Periodization (just a fancy term meaning we constantly mix things up) instead of a Linear Periodization plan like
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.
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.
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.
Sleepless nights often lead to unproductive days, and while sleeping pills may temporarily alleviate the problem, they’re not a long-term solution. Herbal teas can offer a natural and healthier alternative to prescribed medication, with a gentler effect.
What could be healthier than eating a fresh garden salad? But make sure you choose the right salad dressing. A new study shows that the type of fat that’s in your salad dressing can affect how much of some nutrients you absorb. Find out how to choose the right one.
Do you do a cool-down after a workout or plop down in the nearest chair to recover? Cooling down is the part of a workout that people are most likely to skip. How important is the cool-down and can it prevent injury or muscle soreness?
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.
What do you eat and drink after a workout? It’s important to be aware since what you take in after exercise affects your recovery, the results you get from your workout and how you feel later. Here are four things everyone needs after a workout.
It can be a challenge to eat healthy, especially if you keep your refrigerator and cabinets stocked with the wrong foods. A refrigerator filled with cookies and brownies and cabinets packed with convenience foods isn’t a recipe for a slimmer waistline – or better health. This article gives five tips for stocking a healthier kitchen.
The cantaloupe is a member of the cucumber family, and it is the most popular type of melon. It is a juicy, fleshy fruit that tastes excellent as part of a dessert or a fruit salad, and many people enjoy simply snacking on cubes of raw cantaloupe. In addition, it turns out that the cantaloupe can improve your health by influencing a number of different parts of your body. Read on to discover the ten main reasons why eating more cantaloupes could improve and extend your life.
