Are you getting enough protein in your diet? If not, you may want to consider using protein powder. They offer a few advantages over getting protein from your diet including: Powders make it easier to get more protein compared to eating meat, chicken or eggs. Depending on the brand you buy, they’re often cholesterol and […]
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Barefoot Running 101: A Beginner’s Guide
In recent years, more and more runners have opted to go with less or no shoes. Barefoot running has been gaining some ground as athletes are finding that training without shoes allows them to strengthen their foot core as well as improve their running motion. Proponents of the barefoot running movement also contend that going […]
Do You Need Whey Protein to Gain Muscle or Lose Weight?
So you’re working out, either to gain muscle or lose weight, and you see other people in the gym chugging protein shakes before, in between and after their workouts. The question is, do you need whey protein to gain muscle or lose weight? Is it necessary to use a protein powder supplement when you workout? […]
How to Increase Bone Density: Exercises for Osteoporosis Prevention
In this article we take a look at the best exercises for osteoporosis prevention and how to increase bone density. One of the most important benefits of exercise is keeping our bones strong. Our bones make up our skeletal system which provides a framework for your body to stand upright, sit and move. Without it […]
Pool Running: Should You Try It?
Can’t run on pavement because of an injury or the weather? Try pool running. This is something athletes use to keep themselves in shape. Runners and triathletes use this to stay fit when they aren’t able to train on land. For some it’s a cross-training technique that allows them to work their muscles with less […]
How Long Does it Take to Get Out of Shape?
If you’ve been working out and have seen gains from your exercise routine, we’re sure at some point you’ve wondered how long does it take to get out of shape. In short, how many days, weeks or months will it take before I lose what I’ve sweated out for? Here’s some insight on the matter. […]
6 Easy Stretches for Back Pain Relief
Back pain can be very debilitating as it affects everything from sitting down to standing up. When it strikes, we often find ourselves in bed unable to do things because it’s just painful to move. And even when in bed, it can be difficult to get relief or sleep. According to the Institute of Medicine […]
Running vs. Walking: Which is Better?
In this article we take a closer look at 2 popular forms of aerobic exercises and compare them side by side, running vs. walking. Our bodies thrive on regular physical activity, and research has shown that doing so on a consistent basis provides us with both physical and emotional rewards. According to the American Heart […]
Functional Exercises that Will Make Life Easier
Anytime the topics of exercise and workout come up in conversations, we often think of running, hitting the gym, weight loss or lifting weights. What almost nobody ever talks about is the importance of functional exercises. Functional exercises are geared towards functional fitness. This is the ability to be able to do everyday tasks better, […]
Are Hot Workouts Safe?
Over the past few years, more and more people have been engaging in “hot workouts”. These are workouts where the temperature of the surrounding environment is raised in order to make the body sweat more. Among the most popular of these type of workouts is Bikram Yoga, which is also called hot yoga because participants […]