There are many myths surrounding carbohydrates, not the least of which being the timing of their intake. Some say consume carbs in the morning, some say after a workout, some say not at all. The best recommendation? Consume them later in the day, to maximize body composition and health benefits. While many bodybuilding gurus […]
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Most people probably know that exercise is important to improve health, and research continues to support this idea. Recently, research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine showed that reducing daily physical exercise, even for a few days, led to a decrease in the function of blood vessels. This decrease in function, found in
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In the United States, nearly one in four people have diabetes, or are pre-diabetic. Recent data indicates that type 2 diabetes in people ages 10-19 increased by 30 percent from 2001 to 2009. This is not only an American problem; in the UK, more than one-third of adults are pre-diabetic. Rates of diabetes are rising
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In recent times, researchers have been examining the possibility of a state of being metabolically healthy; that is, carrying excess body fat, without having the negative healthy symptoms typically associated with obesity. While it may be possible to be overweight or obese, and technically healthy, the latest research shows that it is very unlikely. Research
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Meditation has been practiced for many years, and recently, science has shown some very real physical benefits. Recently, a team of researchers affiliated with Harvard University performed an 8-week study on the effects of mindful meditation on the brain. Using MRI scans on participants, researchers found some incredible results over the course of the study.
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When I first start training clients I put them on a supplement regimen. Nothing crazy, but just to make sure their nutritional bases are covered and make sure that muscle building and fat loss is maximized. One of the most important minerals in magnesium. Being deficient in it will not only cause health problems but
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Artificial sweeteners, common in many diet programs, do a lot more harm than good. Popular sweeteners such as Splenda, Equal, and others, may be calorie-free, but that doesn’t mean they are healthy for the human body in any way. Aspartame, a common sweetener, is made up of three chemicals. Once ingested, these three chemicals heat
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Built Around Compound Lifts Many programs you see in bodybuilding magazines are all over the place. Following a typical bodybuilding split, a chest day for example might include incline flies, decline flies, chest presses, pec deck, and lots of other smaller movements. This is very ineffective for most trainees. Compound lifts such as the bench
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Building stronger, more dense bones is one of the main benefits of following a well developed exercise program. This is especially a concern for people as they get older as bone density decreases and chances of fractures or breaks goes up. Osteoporosis– a disease that is characterized by critically low levels of bone mass, can
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Whenever you are training you should have some sort of goal that you are trying to achieve. Whether it be to lose weight, gain muscle or whatever, you must have a goal. Once your goals are figured out you can design the proper program and hopefully get the results that you are looking for. One
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