How Treadmill Running Differs from Running Outside
Yes, the physiology and biomechanics of treadmill running are a little different. But how you feel about it is probably more important.
Everything you need to know about nutrition and exercise
All the latest up to date information on the newest diet trends (not necessarily a recommendation) nutrition tips, and exercise blogs. Your one stop page for health and wellness.
Different Ways In Which Our Body Uses Energy
Those of us that are involved in sporting activities– professional athletes, trainers and those that work with athletes– recognize the importance of fueling the body to take full advantage of energy as well as performance. It likewise aids to recognize how the body transforms energy to make sure that healthy and balanced methods can be used to enhance athletic efficiency.
The Case Against Sugar review – an unsweetened attack on diet myths
For the last 15 years, US journalist Gary Taubes has been the self-nominated public enemy No 1 of the global “healthy eating” establishment. His heresy has been to argue powerfully and publicly that the official diet advice we have been encouraged to follow since the 1970s is fundamentally wrong. It is refined carbohydrates and sugars that we should be avoiding, he says, not fat.
5 Strength and Conditioning Basics
When you first walked into the gym, your goal was most likely to lose weight and/or gain muscle strength. Even if it was something else, to accomplish the goals you set out to achieve and continue making significant progress, it’s first critical to understand the basics of strength and conditioning. Below is a list of 5 strength and conditioning basics we put together for you to get started.
8 Benefits of Doing Free Weights Exercises Over Resistance Machines
If your strength workout is limited to resistance machines, it's time to get up and grab some weights. Not only are they more convenient and cost-effective if you're working out at home, but using free weights vs. machines actually offers more performance benefits, too. According to trainers and science, incorporating them into your workout routine is the surest way to strengthen your muscles, burn calories, and become better at pretty much everything you do. Win-win.
Probiotics 101
Probiotics are live microorganisms that are intended to have health benefits when consumed or applied to the body. They can be found in yogurt and other fermented foods, dietary supplements, and beauty products. Although people often think of bacteria and other microorganisms as harmful “germs,” many are actually helpful. Some bacteria help digest food, destroy disease-causing cells, or produce vitamins. Many of the microorganisms in probiotic products are the same as or similar to microorganisms that naturally live in our bodies.