30 Nov 2013
27 Nov 2013
Some important tips for fitness
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1.
Drink much water. A huge portion of our caloric intake is in beverage
form. Instead of spending your day going from coffee to soda to beer,
drink water all day.
2. Diversify your workouts. Your muscles need to be surprised. Constantly try new exercises and new variations on old exercises. Run, bike, swim, and then hop on the stair-master every once in a while. Most importantly, watch other people at the gym and learn by example. Get an idea for a new exercise every time you work out, and try it the next time.
3. Do at least 30 minutes of vigorous cardiovascular exercise at least 4 days a week, and try not to take off more than one day at a time. Learn what cardio activity feels best to you, and dedicate yourself to improving your form and endurance. Talk to a trainer knowledgeable in that specific activity and get tips on stretching, execution and goal-setting.
4. Eat 3-5 small meals a day, and snack a lot, on simple, natural foods. It's important to keep your metabolism going throughout the day, which means eating little amounts all day long. Instead of spending money on high-calorie meals that fill you up all at once, spend it on nutritious snack food that will last for days and you can munch by the handful, like trail mix. Spend more time in the produce aisle and stock up on fruits and veggies. Eat a banana with breakfast every morning and an apple after lunch every day. Snack on raw broccoli and baby carrots, grapes, nuts, strawberries. Buy less processed meals and more whole foods.
5. Limit useless calories. No one needs to drink alcohol every night, or have dessert after every dinner. Also, french fries are not an appropriate side dish for every meal. In fact, fried potatoes are essentially useless food. Make smarter choices in what you eat and drink, and try to put as much time as possible in between your splurges.
6. Do resistance training. The useful hybrid of weightlifting and cardio, resistance training is an essential part of losing fat and toning your muscles. Ask a trainer, or watch videos online, to see some easy, effective exercises using resistance bands. Once you know how to do them and you throw them into your workout mix, you can then focus on getting better at them and increasing your endurance.
7. Fresh air is a good thing for your health.
8. Take at least one day off a week. You can't and shouldn't exercise every day. And lifting weights should be limited to 4 days a week, max. The recovery process is just as important as the workout.
9. Don't give up. Natural, healthy weight-loss is not as fast as we would often like it to be. As a result, perfectly well-motivated people can quickly lose their resolve if they don't see results and feel like they're doing something wrong. Why waste time and energy doing the wrong thing? The truth, of course, is that any exercise is better than none, and giving up will obviously never get you anywhere.
10. Do what feels right to you. Fitness is a journey, and only you can know if you're on the right path. While you are finding yourself, though, remember to also push yourself, always try new things, and never give up. (by pakfitnesstips)
2. Diversify your workouts. Your muscles need to be surprised. Constantly try new exercises and new variations on old exercises. Run, bike, swim, and then hop on the stair-master every once in a while. Most importantly, watch other people at the gym and learn by example. Get an idea for a new exercise every time you work out, and try it the next time.
3. Do at least 30 minutes of vigorous cardiovascular exercise at least 4 days a week, and try not to take off more than one day at a time. Learn what cardio activity feels best to you, and dedicate yourself to improving your form and endurance. Talk to a trainer knowledgeable in that specific activity and get tips on stretching, execution and goal-setting.
4. Eat 3-5 small meals a day, and snack a lot, on simple, natural foods. It's important to keep your metabolism going throughout the day, which means eating little amounts all day long. Instead of spending money on high-calorie meals that fill you up all at once, spend it on nutritious snack food that will last for days and you can munch by the handful, like trail mix. Spend more time in the produce aisle and stock up on fruits and veggies. Eat a banana with breakfast every morning and an apple after lunch every day. Snack on raw broccoli and baby carrots, grapes, nuts, strawberries. Buy less processed meals and more whole foods.
5. Limit useless calories. No one needs to drink alcohol every night, or have dessert after every dinner. Also, french fries are not an appropriate side dish for every meal. In fact, fried potatoes are essentially useless food. Make smarter choices in what you eat and drink, and try to put as much time as possible in between your splurges.
6. Do resistance training. The useful hybrid of weightlifting and cardio, resistance training is an essential part of losing fat and toning your muscles. Ask a trainer, or watch videos online, to see some easy, effective exercises using resistance bands. Once you know how to do them and you throw them into your workout mix, you can then focus on getting better at them and increasing your endurance.
7. Fresh air is a good thing for your health.
8. Take at least one day off a week. You can't and shouldn't exercise every day. And lifting weights should be limited to 4 days a week, max. The recovery process is just as important as the workout.
9. Don't give up. Natural, healthy weight-loss is not as fast as we would often like it to be. As a result, perfectly well-motivated people can quickly lose their resolve if they don't see results and feel like they're doing something wrong. Why waste time and energy doing the wrong thing? The truth, of course, is that any exercise is better than none, and giving up will obviously never get you anywhere.
10. Do what feels right to you. Fitness is a journey, and only you can know if you're on the right path. While you are finding yourself, though, remember to also push yourself, always try new things, and never give up. (by pakfitnesstips)
26 Nov 2013
24 Nov 2013
Peach is a good source of energy
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Peaches are a highly nutritious food source when eaten raw. They are a good source of energy, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin B (folate) and vitamin C. Peaches are also a rich source of bioactive compounds including phenolic acids, anthocyanins, flavonoids, and procyanidins.
23 Nov 2013
3 Eating Rules Bodybuilders Use
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Never Skip Breakfast
It's the most important meal of the day for building and maintaining muscle, says Jose Antonio, Ph.D., CEO of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. The longer you go without eating after you wake up, the longer your body remains in fasting mode, making it more likely that your muscle will be broken down and used for fuel. Eating as soon as possible after rising in the morning ensures that won't happen. Eat Protein and Carbohydrates After a Workout
After exercise, your muscles are primed to take in glucose and amino acids. Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch found that you can speed muscle growth by consuming 6 grams of essential amino acids (the building blocks of protein), or about the amount in 12 ounces of milk. Add carbohydrates to the equation, by drinking chocolate milk, and you will speed up muscle repair, says Antonio. Take a Daily Dose of Creatine
Exercise scientists at the University of Hawaii found that older men who took creatine increased muscle, strength, and power after just 7 days of supplementation. "Creatine is the single most effective supplement in existence, and it has no harmful side effects," says Antonio. One 5-gram serving per day will do the trick. We like Power Creatine from Champion Nutrition ($43 for 1,000 grams; champion-nutrition.com).
(Pakfitnesstips)
21 Nov 2013
Some Important tips about morning walk
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Morning walk is good task for a body.Through our tips you can enjoy your walk.
- 10000 steps are important for morning walk.
- Always use mp3 music during the morning walk.because of music you will enjoy your walk.
- Always walk on your foot toe.
- When you finish walk then plz bend on your knees. (pakfitnesstips.blogspot.com)
20 Nov 2013
15 things that are very impotant for body building.
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Mackerel
A 2011 study found that adding zinc to the diet of hard-training athletes increased testosterone levels following exhaustive exercise. And a 2007 study on the hormonal effects of extra zinc found that it can also prevent the decrease of thyroid hormones that results from intense resistance training.
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Beets
This "rewiring" of the muscular mitochondria opens the door for you to force your body to do more work than it would normally be able to, allowing you to elicit a greater growth stimulus from intense, hypertrophy-based resistance training.
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Greek Yogurt
A 2012 study published in Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise showed that consuming casein before going to sleep provided an increase in blood amino-acid levels that was sustained throughout the night and yielded a 22% increase in protein synthesis. Depending on your calorie needs, you can use full- or reduced-fat Greek yogurt as part of your muscle-building efforts—but always reach for the plain version and avoid those with added fruit and sugar.
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Sardines
Sardines also have 27 times less mercury than you'd find in canned albacore tuna. Moreover, four ounces of sardines pack 1.8 grams of omega-3 fats, while the same amount of canned tuna contains just 0.3 grams. Omega-3 fats, mostly known for their beneficial effects on heart health, also have anti-inflammatory properties and can help fight inflammation and joint pain associated with heavy, high-volume training.
More important is their function in making leucine, an amino acid, more effective in its role as the catalyst for protein synthesis. Some research also suggests that omega-3 fats can actually help older people overcome agerelated deficits in anabolism, making omega-3s especially important for older lifters.
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Kimchi
A 2011 study published in Nutrition Research found that adding kimchi to subjects' diets for four weeks decreased waist size and body fat percentage while improving blood-sugar control. This makes kimchi a potential ally in warding off excessive fat gain during your mass-building cycles.
The easiest way to include kimchi in your diet is to simply have it as a side dish with your meals. While you can find kimchi in the international section of most grocery stores, buy it from your local Asian market whenever possible—your dollar will go a lot further, allowing you to make kimchi a consistent part of your diet.
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Chocolate Milk
Studies show that, compared with a traditional sports drink containing carbohydrates and electrolytes, chocolate milk is superior at resynthesizing muscle glycogen; stopping muscle breakdown through multiple channels; and kicking muscle growth into action by supporting muscle-protein synthesis at the molecular level.
One additional anabolic advantage that chocolate milk holds over other post-workout drinks is the presence of antioxidants in cocoa that can help reduce the oxidative, stress-induced muscle damage that occurs after intense training, especially workouts that emphasize forced reps and negatives.
Almonds contain more protein and fiber than most nuts you'll find at the supermarket: One shot glass full of almonds contains 160 calories and 6 grams of protein. Almonds are also high in a naturally occurring type of vitamin E: alpha tocopherol, which is a more effective free-radical scavenger than the synthetic version found in most supplements.
They also contain high levels of B vitamins—essential for energy metabolism—making them the perfect adjunct to any mass-gaining diet; research from City of Hope National Medical Center suggests that using almonds to increase calories over carbohydrates will yield better improvements in body composition.
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Vinegar
This effect appears to be more pronounced with faster-acting, more dense carb sources, like potatoes. In order to elicit the nutrient-partitioning effects of vinegar, you don't need much: Studies in humans show that the beneficial effects of vinegar on metabolism start to appear after just a two-teaspoon dose.
Vinegar is the perfect addition to any salad, and goes well on green beans. Add vinegar to your first post-workout meal to maximize its glycogen-replenishing effects, then again at your last high-carb meal of the day so you'll benefit from the extra calories while still controlling insulin levels and the release of glucose into your body.
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Avocado
Research shows that substituting monounsaturated fat for saturated fat can shift fat gain away from the midsection. This will help keep your core looking and feeling tight during a mass phase, even if you gain some fat. Avocados can also improve the absorption of antioxidants known as carotenoids up to 15 times. Carotenoids are important nutrients for cell growth as well as for supporting a healthy immune system.
Avocados are best eaten when they're slightly soft to the touch. If your avocado is ripening too fast, just put it in the refrigerator (if it's been cut open, drizzle the flesh with some lemon juice first) to stop the ripening process. Avocado can be eaten sliced in an omelet, mashed with salsa as guacamole, or with a spoon right out of the shell.
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Pea Protein
Pea protein is highly digestible and, unlike many other vegetarian protein sources, does not contain any "anti-nutrients" that inhibit the absorption and digestion of other nutrients. In addition, pea protein contains all the essential amino acids, including high levels of branched-chain amino acids and glutamine, making it a true muscle-building powerhouse.
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Raspberries
They also contain the most fiber of any berry, packing up to 8 grams per cup. Maintaining a high-fiber diet as part of your hypertrophy plan is important—it "works out" your intestines, ensuring they are toned and in top shape.
The rich, red color of raspberries is indicative of the high content of anthocyanin antioxidants. Research shows that antioxidants, like the anthocyanins found in raspberries, can boost your brain's sensitivity to leptin, an important hormone responsible for regulating your metabolic rate and insulin sensitivity.
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Kefir
The bioactive protein peptides found in fermented milk products like kefir have been shown to stimulate the immune system and immunoglobulin production. This is important, as it can help counteract the stress that frequent, high-volume hypertrophy training puts on your immune system, allowing you to continue training hard and growing big.
Research published in July 2012 also shows that kefir can block the genetic signals that jumpstart fat-cell growth, providing you additional support for your efforts to stay lean while still getting big. Bonus: the probiotics in kefir will help keep your digestive tract running optimally by boxing out bad bacteria and supporting the breakdown of all the food and nutrients you need to feed your body in order to make it grow.
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Lentils
For a quick and easy muscle meal, try a traditional Middle Eastern dish called mujaddara—a combination of one cup of lentils, a cup of brown rice, and one caramelized onion.
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Broccoli
These kinds of vegetables, especially broccoli, contain several unique antioxidants and compounds that can help to improve your health in a variety of different ways, not limited to fighting cancer. Indole-3-carbinol and D-glucaric acid are two other nutrients found in cruciferous vegetables that aid in clearing excessive estrogen and toxins from your body.
These compounds not only play a role in the binding and clearing of naturally occurring estrogen, they can also bind xenoestrogens—synthetic compounds that mimic estrogen. Indole-3- carbinol in particular can interact with the genes responsible for putting together estrogen receptors by either blocking their action or decreasing their effectiveness.
The combination of these two unique compounds in broccoli works to clear excess and chemically similar estrogens while also impacting the ability of estrogen to work on target tissues. This allows you to minimize the negative effects of estrogen on your muscle-building goals. If you're still worried about the satiating effects of broccoli, roast or steam it; this will remove some of the intra-vegetable water content, making it easier to eat and less filling.
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Quinoa
The unique nutritional characteristics of quinoa may be due in part to the fact that it isn't a grain, like rice; instead, the quinoa plant, whose seeds are harvested and eaten, more closely resembles spinach. One cup of quinoa contains 222 calories, 8 grams of protein, more zinc and magnesium than brown rice, and almost twice the fiber.
But where quinoa really sets itself apart as a top-notch muscle-building food is in its amino-acid profile and its place on the glycemic index: The glycemic index value of quinoa is only 53. This means you get a slower burn from the carbs in quinoa, giving you a sustained infusion of calories—and therefore energy—following your meal. Unlike the other carbohydrates in your diet, quinoa contains all the essential amino acids.
From a practical standpoint, quinoa also wins: It cooks up in just 15 minutes, which is three times faster than brown rice. To prepare quinoa, use two parts water or chicken stock to one part quinoa. It can be eaten as a hot side dish with your protein of choice, or mixed in cold as the base of a muscle-building salad.
18 Nov 2013
7 rules of fat loss
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1) Prioritize protein.
We advise our girls to eat a serving of lean protein at each meal (whether that 3 meals or 7 per day). Choose 1 of the following: chicken breast, lean ground turkey, turkey breasts, eggs/egg whites, bison, grass-fed beef, Canadian bacon, whey protein powder, pea/rice blend protein powder (like VegaSport or VegaOne), egg white protein powder or low-fat cottage cheese.
2) Next, add veggies.
The second priority is vegetables. We opt for the fibrous variety, and we recommend a minimum of 4 servings a day (which you can get from a huge salad at lunch if you get stuck). Examples include spinach, mixed greens, kale, collards, asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, onions, peppers, mushrooms, etc. Starchy veggies like zucchini, squash, eggplant, potatoes, etc go into the fruit and starch category (see #3).
3) Eat 1-3 servings of starch per day.
This includes starchy veggies (above), potatoes, all fruit like berries, grapefruits, pears, apples, etc, rice, quinoa and oats/oat bran. For those who have a lot to lose, start with 1 serving. For those with a faster metabolism and are fairly lean can get away with 3 servings per day. Adjust as needed based on energy balance and result.
4) Have one of your starch servings (#3) after your weight workout (along with protein).
We actually don’t recommend any high-sugar/high-sweet starches, even after workouts. We do advocate 1 treat meal per week (#6), but we don’t tell people to eat pop tarts and Cinnamon Toast Crunch after workouts Sigh. So pick one serving from the following: oatmeal, oat bran, fruit, brown rice, sweet potato or starchy veggies. For starchy veggies and fruit, you can double the serving size.
5) Incorporate 1-3 servings of healthy fats into your day.
If you are on the low end of starch, do 2-3 servings of fat. If you are on the higher end of starch, do 1 serving per day. Examples: 2 TB natural peanut or almond butter, handful of nuts, 1/2 an avocado, 1-2 TB coconut oil, serving of olives, couple egg yolks or salmon filet. Have them any time except post-workout. One of my favorite mid-morning snacks is 3/4 cup cottage cheese with a handful of walnuts thrown in, stevia + cinnamon sprinkled on top. We also recommend an additional 3-4g of fish oil per day via supplement on top of dietary fat servings.
6) Give yourself 1 treat meal per week.
Note that’s a single meal, not a day or afternoon or a weekend or a 6pm-to-midnight binge. Instead, go out to dinner (or bunch), have what you want for that single meal and go home to your clean eats. I usually advise keeping alcohol to a minimum in general if possible, but definitely maintain a 2-drink max at treat meals. A treat meal can help reset cortisol for those who are doing a strict plan the rest of the week and offer an effective psychological break. But remember, get back on the program the next day–don’t let the cheat seep into the next day.
7) Water, water, coffee, water, tea, water, water, cocoa drink.
We recommend our girls drink 3-4L of plain water per day. This seems like a lot at first, but in time with some consistent effort, this becomes normal, and anything less makes you feel thirsty. We allow other beverages like coffee, unsweetened tea, and an occasional naturally-flavored water. We also encourage our gals to use ME’s Cocoa Drink to help with cravings & hunger (mix 1-2 TB unsweetened cocoa powder with hot water, add stevia to sweeten), drinking liberally as needed. But non-water beverages are only in addition to the plain water. No Crystal Light, no soda, no juice, no milk, no alcohol (for the most part, see #6), no sweet tea, etc.
That’s it! We try to keep it as simple as possible. If you can follow these guidelines 90% of the time, you will experience fat loss success. This can be hard to do at times, with prepping food and being more aware of food, but it’s worth it if really want to do what it takes to tighten up your physique
We advise our girls to eat a serving of lean protein at each meal (whether that 3 meals or 7 per day). Choose 1 of the following: chicken breast, lean ground turkey, turkey breasts, eggs/egg whites, bison, grass-fed beef, Canadian bacon, whey protein powder, pea/rice blend protein powder (like VegaSport or VegaOne), egg white protein powder or low-fat cottage cheese.
2) Next, add veggies.
The second priority is vegetables. We opt for the fibrous variety, and we recommend a minimum of 4 servings a day (which you can get from a huge salad at lunch if you get stuck). Examples include spinach, mixed greens, kale, collards, asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, onions, peppers, mushrooms, etc. Starchy veggies like zucchini, squash, eggplant, potatoes, etc go into the fruit and starch category (see #3).
3) Eat 1-3 servings of starch per day.
This includes starchy veggies (above), potatoes, all fruit like berries, grapefruits, pears, apples, etc, rice, quinoa and oats/oat bran. For those who have a lot to lose, start with 1 serving. For those with a faster metabolism and are fairly lean can get away with 3 servings per day. Adjust as needed based on energy balance and result.
4) Have one of your starch servings (#3) after your weight workout (along with protein).
We actually don’t recommend any high-sugar/high-sweet starches, even after workouts. We do advocate 1 treat meal per week (#6), but we don’t tell people to eat pop tarts and Cinnamon Toast Crunch after workouts Sigh. So pick one serving from the following: oatmeal, oat bran, fruit, brown rice, sweet potato or starchy veggies. For starchy veggies and fruit, you can double the serving size.
5) Incorporate 1-3 servings of healthy fats into your day.
If you are on the low end of starch, do 2-3 servings of fat. If you are on the higher end of starch, do 1 serving per day. Examples: 2 TB natural peanut or almond butter, handful of nuts, 1/2 an avocado, 1-2 TB coconut oil, serving of olives, couple egg yolks or salmon filet. Have them any time except post-workout. One of my favorite mid-morning snacks is 3/4 cup cottage cheese with a handful of walnuts thrown in, stevia + cinnamon sprinkled on top. We also recommend an additional 3-4g of fish oil per day via supplement on top of dietary fat servings.
6) Give yourself 1 treat meal per week.
Note that’s a single meal, not a day or afternoon or a weekend or a 6pm-to-midnight binge. Instead, go out to dinner (or bunch), have what you want for that single meal and go home to your clean eats. I usually advise keeping alcohol to a minimum in general if possible, but definitely maintain a 2-drink max at treat meals. A treat meal can help reset cortisol for those who are doing a strict plan the rest of the week and offer an effective psychological break. But remember, get back on the program the next day–don’t let the cheat seep into the next day.
7) Water, water, coffee, water, tea, water, water, cocoa drink.
We recommend our girls drink 3-4L of plain water per day. This seems like a lot at first, but in time with some consistent effort, this becomes normal, and anything less makes you feel thirsty. We allow other beverages like coffee, unsweetened tea, and an occasional naturally-flavored water. We also encourage our gals to use ME’s Cocoa Drink to help with cravings & hunger (mix 1-2 TB unsweetened cocoa powder with hot water, add stevia to sweeten), drinking liberally as needed. But non-water beverages are only in addition to the plain water. No Crystal Light, no soda, no juice, no milk, no alcohol (for the most part, see #6), no sweet tea, etc.
That’s it! We try to keep it as simple as possible. If you can follow these guidelines 90% of the time, you will experience fat loss success. This can be hard to do at times, with prepping food and being more aware of food, but it’s worth it if really want to do what it takes to tighten up your physique