What Role Does Nutrition Play in Healing Exercise Injuries?
Fuel your recovery with the right nutrition. Find out how protein, carbs, and omega-3s can help you bounce back stronger.
September 10, 2023
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6 Mistakes Most Beginners Make When Strength Training
There is a learning curve involved in strength training, but you can shorten it by starting out right from the beginning. Here are 6 strength-training mistakes to avoid to get started on the right foot.
March 27, 2022
5 Ways to Pack More Benefits into a Short Strength Training Workout
Working out, you hope to get the most results for the important time you spend lifting weights and working your muscles against resistance. Here are five ways to do that.
March 6, 2022
Are Your Abs Showing? Five Action Steps You Can Take if They Aren’t
Have you been trying to build six-pack abs but not seeing progress? It might be the way you’re training. Building six-pack abs involves a lot more than targeting your abdominal muscles. Here are five steps that can help you get there.
August 29, 2021
6 Ways to Reduce Fatigue after a Workout
Although some people feel energized, one of the downsides to a workout is feeling fatigued afterward. However, there are things you can do and steps you can take to reduce post-workout fatigue. Here are six to try.
February 14, 2021
Nutrition and Hiit Training: Are You Fueling Up Properly?
By now, you’re probably aware of the many health benefits of high-intensity interval training. In fact, research suggests it may be more beneficial for some aspects of your health than moderate-intensity exercise. Yet, if anything, nutrition is even more important for high-intensity training than moderate-intensity workouts Find out why and how you can maximize the benefits you get from a HIIT workout.
January 31, 2016
Immune System Health: Eat to Stay Well This Winter
No one likes being sick, but winter brings with it a host of nasty viruses, including the biggest threat – influenza. Fortunately, what you eat impacts how well your immune system does its job of countering those threats. Here’s what you should be eating to stay healthy this winter.
December 27, 2015
The Role Nutrition Plays in Workout Recovery
What’s your go-to after workout meal or snack? Hopefully, you DO eat after a workout. Read on and discover more about the role nutrition plays in muscle repair,workout recovery and growth and why you need both protein and carbohydrates for recovery.
September 20, 2015
5 Healthiest Countries in the World and What They Eat
When it comes to health and longevity, most Western countries don’t rank very high. Five areas of the world stand out as the healthiest countries in the world. Find out who they are, what they eat, and why they live so long.
July 12, 2015
Why Exercise Without Good Nutrition is Like Yin Without Yang
Exercise is one of the best things you can do for yourself, but exercise goes hand in hand with good nutrition. The two work synergistically to help you lower your risk for health problems and stay healthy. Find out why it’s important to “mind your nutrition” even if you work out every day.
July 12, 2015
Is Muscle Strength a Marker for Overall Health?
Do strong muscles say something about your health and how long you’ll live? Find out what research shows about health, muscle strength and aging. You’ll also discover how to reduce loss of muscle strength as you age.
June 7, 2015
Using Nutrition to Prevent and Relieve Post-Workout Soreness
Who wants to feel sore after a workout? Research suggests that certain dietary components may help ease the discomfort of delayed-onset muscle soreness, the uncomfortable and sometimes painful sensations you feel in your muscles, a day or two after a tough workout. Read on and find out how to eat right to reduce muscle soreness.
April 12, 2015