Why You’re Not Losing Weight Despite Exercising Every Day
You work out faithfully most days of the week, both cardio and strength training, and love the way exercise makes you look and feel! You notice you’re gaining strength and your energy level is through the roof. All good things! The only problem is you aren’t losing weight. In fact,…
This Type of Training Boosts Power and Improves Bone Health
Strength training boosts strength and muscle size but it won’t help your muscles generate more power unless you lift at a fast, almost explosive, tempo. High-impact cardio enhances cardiovascular efficiency and heart health. It also upgrades bone health, as the pounding of your bones against the ground stimulates the laydown…
2 Advanced Push-Up Variations for Seriously Strong Triceps
Who doesn’t want strong, defined triceps, the muscles in the back of your upper arm? A number of exercises will help you achieve that goal, but push-ups stand out because they work so many muscle groups in addition to your triceps. Therefore, you get more return on your training time…
Can Drinking Coffee Lower Body Fat? A Study Sheds New Light
Coffee is a daily pick-me-up for many people and they secretly hope their caffeine habit has health benefits. Good news! Studies suggest it does. In fact, research links drinking coffee with a lower risk of chronic health problems, including types 2 diabetes, gallbladder disease, and Parkinson’s disease. According to the American…
Do Antioxidants Lower the Risk of Cancer?
One reason dietitians recommend eating fruits and vegetables is that they’re high in compounds and chemicals with antioxidant activity. Antioxidants are substances that reduce oxidative stress and the cell and tissue damage it can cause. Experts believe oxidative stress plays a role in aging and in other diseases, including cancer.…
Can High-Intensity Interval Training Help You Fight Anxiety?
When you feel anxious or stressed out, a peaceful walk in nature or a gentle yoga session is sometimes the best prescription. Those activities help you relax and feel less anxious by activating your parasympathetic, the component of your nervous system that slows things down and promotes a sense of…
3 Reasons Your Abs Are “Flabby: That Has Nothing to Do with Body Fat
Are your abs not as flat or defined as you’d like, despite eating healthy and exercising? You might assume there’s something missing from your training or your diet. Maybe you have too much belly fat covering your muscles. But that’s not the only reason your abs don’t look firm and…
How Bodybuilding and Powerlifting Differ, and Why It Should Matter to You
Bodybuilders and powerlifters both love working their muscles against resistance, but if you compare the physique or professional bodybuilders and powerlifters, you’ll see they’re different. Bodybuilders often have large, well-defined muscles and a low body fat percentage. When they flex a muscle, it pops! To all appearances, they look strong…
How Fast You React Says Something About Your Health
How fast can you react? Being fast on the draw could be a lifesaver in the right situation. If someone sneaks up behind you and tries to grab you, it’s in your best interest to withdraw FAST! But there’s another way having a quick reaction time is beneficial. It may…
Is Vitamin D from the Sun the Same as Vitamin D from Food?
How much of the sunshine vitamin are you getting? One way to meet your body’s vitamin D requirements is to get sun exposure for at least 10 minutes most days of the week. But that doesn’t always work out. You may work a full-time job that keeps you indoors most…