Stick with cottage cheese! Cottage cheese is filled with casein protein, which is a very slow digesting protein that will keep your muscles supplied with protein all throughout the night and prevent a catabolic state.
Protein is one of the three major, or macro, nutrients. Unlike carbohydrates and fats (the other two types of macronutrents), proteins are comprised of nitrogen-containing groups called amino acids. There are about 20 different types of amino acids commonly found in foods. All of them are important for building and[…]
Under eating can make it nearly impossible to burn unwanted fat. Although you’ll lose weight, your body will hold the flab.
Apples, Grapefruit, Blueberries, Pineapple, Strawberries
The next time you’re tempted to hit the treadmill when the temperature dips, consider this: Working out in cold weather may actually burn more calories than working out where it’s warm. A study from the University of Utah found that basal (resting) metabolic rate increases in cold temperatures because staying[…]
There is nothing better than a challenge. Can you do this? Are you man enough? Well, it’s time to introduce the “No Weights Workout” Challenge. Let’s see who can complete the workout, and who walks away. It may seem simple, especially since there are no weights, but don’t be fooled.[…]
There is no muscle that rounds out a balanced physique like the traps. They sit next to your neck and on top of your shoulders. Consider your chest and shoulders the mantle. The traps would be the trophy that sits on top of that mantle. I’m not sure about you,[…]
The Planche push-up This is a variation of the push up in which your center of gravity must be above your hands. This is commonly done with feet propped up in the seat of a chair while your hands are on the ground performing the pushing movement. This provides great[…]
Like a mythological creature, every person that exercises is aware of the coveted “anabolic window”. A window of time where the body morphs into a nutrient sucking beast that devours all in its’ path. It must be fed or your body will be consumed alive. Ok, a bit dramatic, no?[…]
Shed the restraints and limits you impose upon yourself. Think big – where do you see yourself, and perhaps more importantly how do you want to see yourself, a week from now, month from now, 3 months from now…..Don’t believe the negative thoughts in your head that start with “I[…]