Is All Coffee Equally Healthy?
Did you know that at one-time coffee was thought to be unhealthy? Decades ago, health care professionals might have warned patients that coffee increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and pancreatic cancer and to watch how much you drink. However, it later came to light that researchers didn’t adequately control…
Can Time-Restricted Eating Help with Weight Loss?
If you’re trying to lose weight, you probably focus on what you eat and how much you put on your plate. Smart! Diet quality and portion size are both factors that impact body weight. Diet quality is important for health too. A study in the Journal of the American Medical…
Is Strength Training as Important as Aerobic Exercise for Longevity?
Who doesn’t want to live a long, healthy life? Numerous studies show that aerobic exercise, movement that gets your heart rate up for sustained periods of time, reduces mortality. No surprises here! Aerobic exercise enhances heart and blood vessel health in a number of ways. Just as importantly, it improves…
How Long Does It Take for Exercise to Boost Your Mood? Would You Believe Only 10 Minutes?
One of the benefits of exercise is it makes you feel good, not just longer term but after a single workout. Ever noticed that? Once you begin moving your body and the blood starts pumping to your brain and other organs, you feel energized! In fact, research shows movement is…
Dumbbells vs. Barbell for Biceps Curls: What Are the Benefits of Each?
Curling is a basic move for building strong, defined biceps. Chances are you already include some type of biceps curl in your workouts. Because curls work only the biceps, they’re an isolation exercise, but one that lets you focus with laser-like precision on the two-headed muscle that gives definition to…
New Research Shows Why We Shouldn’t Overdo the Protein Powder
Protein powder is popular because it’s a super quick and convenient way to get this important macronutrient. The amino acids that makeup protein primarily have a structural role and are only a secondary energy source during periods of starvation or intense exercise. You also need a certain amount of protein…
What Role Does Potassium Play in Exercise Performance?
Potassium deficiency – do you get enough potassium in your diet? If you eat a processed or junk food diet, probably not. Potassium is the yen to sodium’s yang, as these two minerals help to balance one another. Potassium is an electrolyte, a mineral that forms a charged particle…
Pre-Order Cathe’s Step Boss Aerobic Step Workouts
Click Here to Pre-Order Step Boss Aerobic Step Workouts Now Estimated to ship Late Fall 2019 Are youuuuu readyyyy?? The time has come for me to announce my newest series- STEP BOSS! This series is designed for the advanced exerciser and is comprised of three-step DVDs that will challenge your…
Seated vs Standing Strength Training Exercises: Does It Matter Whether You Stand or Sit?
Should you stand or sit when you train? You can do a number of strength-training exercises in either a seated or standing position. It’s your choice! The ability to do an exercise in either a sitting or standing position comes in handy if you have a lower-body injury and need…
4 Variables You Can Adjust with High-Intensity Interval Training to Tweak Your Results
High-intensity interval training is the most time-expedient way to work out. It’s a way to get an intense, physique-changing workout in a short period with little or no equipment. Studies show that high-intensity interval training, or HIIT, enhances aerobic fitness and anaerobic fitness. What’s more, some studies suggest that…