Most at some point wonder if they need a protein powder to help their training efforts, and that depends on your goals and current diet. Endurance based athletes have different needs from power/strength based athletes. Due to this I decided to write a post detailing what protein powder is, if you need it, and how to pick a safe protein powder. What Are Protein Powders? Protein powders come in various forms. If you stop by your local health store and you'll see rows of protein powders. The main ones are whey, soy, and casein protein. Of course, there are many others, but these tend to be the most common, specifical whey due to it being a water-soluble protein. Along with types of ... read more
How to Pick a Protein Powder
Top Tips for Recovery After Missing the Gym From Sickness
Going through a rough sickness period can always wear you out and have you feeling rather lethargic. As a result, your time in the gym is cut short. On your way back to full fitness, your thoughts may start to turn back to going to the gym but it can be a struggle to start off again. Exercising at the gym may help with recovering your strength after going through an illness but it’s important to listen to your body when considering when to go back and the intensity of your workouts. There are also ways you can help your recovery period on your way back. The Type Of Illness You Have Will Determine Your Return Date Depending on the type of illness you have, it will play a key role in ... read more
Best Types of Exercise for Losing Fat
So you walk into the gym, hop on the elliptical and start pedaling away for the next hour. You put your headphones in and try to forget about the fact that you are even exercising in the first place with your face in your phone watching Netflix. You assume that just being at the gym and doing cardio is what will help you lose those stubborn 10 lbs, but you’re wrong. Doing the same cardio in the gym day after day is going to eventually cause you to stop losing weight. This is because of adaptation; which means over time the body gets used to the stress you are putting on it and starts to adapt and change. This adaptation is what will cause your weight loss to stall, but there are ways ... read more
Amazing Health Benefits of a Stationary Bike
Have you ever felt the need to strengthen your lower body or felt like having an equipment that could take care of your fitness needs even when you were feeling lazy in the gym? If your answer is yes, then there is an exercise machine to answer these questions for you - spin bike! Almost all gyms have a spin bike in them and it looks like a usual exercise bike, which is a stationary cycle that comes with a saddle, pedals, handlebars and a display monitor that shows your heart rate, calories burnt, speed and other details. Apart from this, spin bikes have amazing health benefits which we will share with you in this article. Great For Cardio Workout Cardio does not mean just running ... read more
How to Get Rid of Yellow Teeth
A smile is something that you can give away for free to everyone you meet. What makes a smile brighter is a set of clean, white teeth. We all have heard about it when you were younger – always brush your teeth to keep them strong, healthy and white. Sometimes, however, after being exposed to many things such as food or chemicals, your teeth can turn yellow. Yellow teeth can be caused by many different factors. From a simple “I forgot to brush my teeth this morning” to a more complex tooth decay, the yellowing of teeth is an indication that there is something not right with your teeth care and hygienic rituals. Here are 5 tips to get rid of yellow teeth Limit Intake of Food That Used ... read more
10 Reasons Yoga is a Better Workout Than the Gym
Physical exercise is good for health since it helps the body to remain fit. Regular exercise also helps the mind to stay in sound condition because it controls all the organs of the body. As such, yoga is believed to be a better workout than gym due to different reasons. Yoga is not a very new discipline in the area of fitness but is gaining significant recognition in different places. Yoga includes meditation, breath control as well as practicing different body postures and it has a strong link to Hindu spiritualism. Many people interested in improving their spirit, physical health, state of mind as well as lower hypertension are turning to yoga. It is also interesting to ... read more
How to Ease Achilles tendon Soreness for Running
If your Achilles tendon has pain after running or workout, physiotherapists recommend you stretch your calf muscles and the Achilles. The Achilles tendon is the strongest tendon in the body – but it’s also susceptible to serious injuries during a sport that will keep you on the feet and employs some pushing-off motion. I’ll discuss how to reduce Achilles tendon soreness, for better running, before it escalates to a tendon tear - which otherwise has slow and painful recovery. Avoid Achilles Tendon Rupture Running might inflame your Achilles due to calf muscles’ tightness and excessive rubbing of the structure surrounding it. Further, the Achilles tends to weaken over time after ... read more
The Most Common Aesthetic Treatments Available
The number of people getting cosmetic surgery has increased dramatically over the past 10 years. This could be due to the popularity of social media and celebrity culture, or it may just be that people have more of a desire to look younger. Either way, there are some treatments that are proving to be more popular than others. Here’s a look at the most common aesthetic treatments available: #1 Micro-Botox Anti-wrinkle treatments are being increasingly sought after by those in their 20s and 30s. It’s no longer a treatment for the older generation looking to claim back youthful skin, it’s now more of a preventative measure. People don’t want to wait for lines to form before they start ... read more
The 5 Benefits of Pull-Ups
Pull-ups are an exercise that’s been around since the beginning of time it seems due to the simplicity of it. Plus, not only does it only require a bar to hang off, but it also has numerous benefits which is part of what makes them one of the most useful exercises you can do! Even though we’ve only listed out the 5 benefits of pull-ups, there’s so many more that this list could’ve gone on for a while. #1 Powerful Grip Depending on the sports and hobbies you are into such as mountain climbing, CrossFit, ultimate fighting, and pickle-jar opening, a powerful grip will be your best friend throughout these tough pleasurable activities Unsurprisingly, one of the best ways to greatly ... read more
The Best Alternatives To Running – Get Your Daily Cardiovascular Exercise
Running or jogging is one of the most often suggested cardiovascular workouts. It's not the only way that you can do your cardio for the day, however, as there are some alternatives. Diversity in exercise is always good, and you want to know your options. Here are the top suggestions for alternatives to running when it's time for your daily cardiovascular exercise One of the most popular cardio exercises is cycling. Weather can stop you from cycling outdoors, but you have an alternative solution. You can cycle indoors. Group cycling is fun, too, and there are even classes for that type of exercise. What's great about this running alternative is that you have multiple options. You can ... read more
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