carbohydrate stores
Fats, carbohydrates and proteins – your body can use them all to produce energy to fuel muscle contraction. How does it know which one to choose? Find out more about fuel usage during exercise – when your body uses carbs and when it turns more to fats – and what factors influence it.
This article discusses the potential causes of exercise fatigue and what an athlete can do to feel more energetic during a workout.
Looking for a natural alternative to sports drinks? Beetroot juice could be the answer. It’s as good for your heart and blood vessels as it is for your hardworking muscles.
Do you hate working out on an empty stomach, but do it to burn more fat? New research shows it may be better to eat breakfast before your morning workout. Find out why and which foods you should choose.
The fat-burning zone sounds like a great place to be, doesn’t it? Who doesn’t want to burn more fat during a workout – and staying in the fat-burning zone sounds like the perfect way to do it. But is there a better way?
