1. Do cardio first. Researchers found that while all exercisers experienced a strong “after burn” (a higher rate of calories burned when at rest after exercise) for the two hours after working out, the strength training and run/strength training groups had the highest exercise after burn of all. 2. Try[…]
According to the Nutrition Business Journal, organic food sales in the U.S. have gone from $11 billion in 2004 to nearly $30 billion in 2012. More and more Americans are interested in the healthy impact organic foods have on their bodies including a more chemical-free diet, less processed foods, grass[…]
Most men and women who work out seek to build more muscle for a number of aesthetic and health reasons. The reasons to build muscle range from bulking or toning up, speeding up metabolism, increasing athletic performance, weight gain or weight loss, injury prevention and much, much more. Whatever your[…]
However, knowing that we should take more protein and what type of protein we should take are two entirely different things. There are literally dozens of protein powder products on the market and it is difficult to know which is right for you. Here is a helpful guide to selecting[…]
Let’s look at a few ways to eliminate these disease-causing foods from your life and how the no junk food diet will make healthy changes in your life. Decide why you want to quit eating junk food If you want to quit eating junk food do it for a reason[…]
We’ll cover some basics such as how much you should be lifting, how to plan a weight training regimen, how to record results, what you should eat, and the importance of resting. How much should I be lifting? This is one of the most confusing aspects of weight training for[…]
If you are drinking protein shakes it may be time to shake things up a bit with some other ingredients that will improve your workout goals and provide you even more nutrients so you can become the best you. Check out our list and put these in your next smoothie[…]
If you are looking for a more chiseled physique, we can help. Just follow the following four tips (don’t worry, they’re nothing crazy) to help you get more definition and tone. Do cardio and weight training on different days It is often that a tough day of squats, lunges and[…]
Eating the right foods for a healthy and balanced diet is an essential part of building muscle, increasing strength, and boosting stamina. Many people focus solely on improving their workout routine and lifting heavier weights for maximum effects, but without specific nutrition rules, you can really hold back your body’s[…]
In the world of fitness, there are a range of exercises that can truly help you increase fat loss, bulk up and cut up too. With these specific exercises, you can see and feel results a lot faster and can also greatly improve your strength plus see a dramatic size[…]