Although the term ‘superfood’ was coined by marketers you should not dismiss them since they offer plenty of benefits, according to Dr. Perricone and Dr. Oz who were both featured on Oprah’s popular show. Essentially, superfoods are natural, unprocessed foods that are low in calories and high in nutrients. Processed food, on the other hand,…
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The Importance Of Implementing An Eating Schedule For A Healthier Life Style
The human body needs food to run efficiently, just like a car must be filled with gas in order to work. While it’s ok to fill your car’s tank whenever it is running on empty, the same principle certainly does not apply to humans. Instead, frequent meals scheduled throughout the day are the staples of…
5 Benefits Of Home Workouts
Breaking a sweat keeps you younger longer and helps you keep your weight in check. Not everyone can afford or benefit from pricey gym memberships though. Working out in the comfort of your own home actually provides several great advantages aside from saving you money on membership fees. 1) No Commute Let’s face it, we…
6 Benefits Of Participating In Mud Runs
Mud runs are clearly not for everyone. Getting down and dirty while pushing your physical limits usually only attracts people who are into hard-core, extreme fitness. Nevertheless, participating in these military-style obstacle courses, like the infamous Tough Mudder or Spartan Run, offers a variety of benefits. 1) Motivation: Training for a competition can give you…
The 5 Best Exercises You Can Do Without A Gym
No gym? No problem. Here are the 5 best exercises you can do anytime, anywhere to improve overall health and fitness. These exercises are convenient and promote strength, growth, fat burn, weight loss, flexibility, overall health, and well being. 1. Squats– Squats can be done anytime, anywhere: when you wake up in the morning, in…
Cardio And Bodybuilding
The goal of this article is to clarify how cardio and whether or not cardio goes hand in hand with bodybuilding as in gaining muscle mass. The general answer is this depends on the intensity of your cardio exercise. High intensity cardio which resembles high levels of stress producing cortizol is detremental to building muscle…
Resist Or Not To Resist
Resistance bands are an easy, affordable piece of exercise equipment. It requires little space and can be performed just about any where.The two things to be sure of before beginning are, ” The right strength of the resistance” and “good form” when performing exercises. Here are your 5 truths to using resistance bands- 1. Using…
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