Great Supplements For Each Training Objective

Submitted by vanderbilt, Listed below is part one of a non exhaustive list of supplements for each of the following training objectives. Many of them have overlapping purposes, but are great knowledge for the world of health and fitness.1. To Lose Fat- DHEA- Energy drinks (long-chain glucose polymers)- Bifido bacteria- Meal replacement drinks with balanced micro- & macronutrients from high grade sources- Coffee (caffeine)2. To Get Stronger-...

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The Best and Worst Sex Foods

Submitted by nikegirl24, Now who would have thought that something as simple as food could increase or decrease the benefits of sex? Low and behold we have found the foods that will improve your sex drive or at least turn your partner on.For him: What foods get the male blood flow going?1. Soluble Fiber and Antioxidants: These two edibles are the most reliable sources of circulation enhancers and can help bring on erections easily.Soluble...

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Workout Nutrition

Submitted by ma003, You’re eating six meals a day, getting the right balance of macronutrients everyday, and you’re making strides toward a chiseled mid-section…but you feel like you’re missing something. You’re six pack is there, but it isn’t as defined as you had hoped for. What will give you that extra push toward vein-popping abdominals? The answer may be as simple as peri nutrition.Peri Nutrition consists of what you consume before,...

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Importance of Supplements and Maintaining Vision Health

Submitted by nutricap labs editorial team, What's the biggest health fear facing Americans today? According to a survey done by the American Foundation for the Blind, most Americans fear loss of vision even above the fear of getting cancer, heart disease, diabetes, HIV or any other life-threatening health problem. The national poll revealed that age-related blindness or low vision is the topmost fear because it incapacitates people from...

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Steps for Keeping Your Knees Healthy

James A. Peterson, Ph.D., FACSM 1. Warm-up and stretch before exercising. Warming up and stretching can help the knee joint in many ways, including increasing the circulation of the blood and lymph fluid into and out of joint structures and the adjacent soft tissues and ensuring that the muscles and the ligaments attendant to the knee joint are not too tight. As a result, tension on the tendons is reduced, and pressure on the knee is relieved.2....

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Health benefits of Organic Flax Seed Oil

Submitted by pboal, Flax seed oil also known as Linseed oil is highly recommended for general wellbeing and for whole body nutrition and is considered to be nature’s richest source of omega-3 fatty acidsOmega 3 fatty acids are needed for the health of almost all body systems. Flax Seed Oil contains omega-6 and omega-9 essential fatty acids, B vitamins, potassium, lecithin, magnesium, fibre, protein, and zinc and also provides approximately...

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Exercises To Improve Leg Power and Speed

Submitted by JohnStyles, If you happen to play a sport that benefits from leg power (try to find one that doesn't – it isn't easy), you will want to take note of the exercises in this article as they will help you reach your greatest potential. There is a difference between having powerful legs and strong legs, though often the two may seem interchangeable depending on your training methods. Powerful legs will allow you to press a huge...

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Injuries in running

Dr. Marc Nimchuk As a chiropractor in Kelowna, there is a tendency to see certain ailments or injuries more at a given time of year.  For me personally, since I tend to treat a lot of runners and triathletes as part of my practice, I notice a bump in the rate of running related injuries at this time of year.  Runners are abnormally prone to injury, in fact somewhere between 65-80% of runners will experience a significant injury during...

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Your neck and computer; not a happy couple

Dr. Marc Nimchuk Ironically, as you are reading this column, I am contributing to the condition that is the topic of this column. In fairness however, the amount of time you spend on this page likely pales in comparison to the overall amount of time you spend in front of a computer or in a very similar position.Depending on the source, the average teen and adult will spend anywhere from 60 minutes to several hours per day of leisure time on...

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Exercise and Lung Health

James A. Peterson, Ph.D., FACSM 1. Deteriorating circumstances. Individuals who have lung disease often feel that it is impossible to exercise because they suffer from muscle weakness, fatigue, and shortness of breath. When they try to exercise, they get discouraged and stop working out when they get short of breath. In reality, their subsequent inactivity only makes their symptoms worse.2. Confronting the challenged. Among the numerous health...

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Ways to Avoid Catching the Cold or the Flu

James A. Peterson, Ph.D., FACSM 1. Be ever vigilant. Be constantly on your guard against catching a cold or the flu. Keep in mind that each year the average American adult sneezes through three to five colds. Fortunately, once you've had a cold virus, your immune system will protect you from that particular strain for a long time. On the other hand, more that 200 different cold viruses exist.2. Wash your hands. Prevent a cold or flu by washing...

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Get Healthy by Taking the Stairs

Gregory Minor, a middle-aged housekeeper at Duke University Medical Center, lost 80 lbs. and 10 inches simply by taking the stairs when he was at work. He's the latest success story in the Duke employee health program known as "Take the Stairs." The self-paced exercise program encourages employees to take the stairs and record how many stairs they climb. After certain milestones - climbing the equivalent of a mile, the equivalent of a 5k, and...

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The 15 Best Fat Loss Tips

Submitted by brealz68, Many individuals embark on a diet at some point in their life. While we are unable to accurately display a percentage of failed diets we can say that most efforts result in short-term weight loss due to calorie reduction and unfortunately lead to further weight gain. Just in case your diet has failed or is on the verge of failure read our tips for the best fat loss…1. Between 5-15 minutes before a meal, drink an 8...

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Common Sports Supplements

In the sport and weight lifting world, there are thousands of different types of supplements on the market, all designed to improve performance.  Of the many types of supplements, there are a few that are becoming very commonly used, even amongst recreational athletes and the general fitness population.ProteinIn the past decade or so, high protein diets have become the norm for people with all types of goals ranging from weight loss to...

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Everyday exercise tips you can do around the house

Whether you’re a stay-at-home mum or dad or self-employed, it may have occurred to you that getting enough exercise throughout the week can be difficult. While working out at home isn’t going to be as effective as working out in a fully equipped gym, there are plenty of things you can do to keep you in shape while getting on with your responsibilities. Here are our top every day exercises that you will easily be able to do throughout your...

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Build strength with unique exercises and explosive workout

Julian Hooks Everyone wants to have a rock hard body that is bulging with muscle right? Some people focus too much on the size, however, rather than functionality. There are exercises you can do that will not only build your muscle, but make you lean and fit as well. These exercises are intended to be intensive and will not only build muscle, but burn fat fast.Muscle Hat TrickWhen doing a muscle hat trick you will be strengthening yourself by...

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Ways Health/Fitness Professionals Can Continue to Learn

James A. Peterson, Ph.D., FACSM 1. Have an open mind. Realize that opportunities for learning abound. They are everywhere if individuals can learn to recognize them for what they are. The key is to be receptive to and tolerant of new ideas, new notions and conceptual links, and the potential of embracing new challenges.2. Reach for resources. Take advantage of the various platforms for delivering information that are available in the field of...

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Top 7 Tips To Strengthen Your Back Support Muscles

Submitted by Emmanuel101010, Not surprisingly, people with strong trunk muscles and well conditioned leg and hip muscles are less likely to develop back pain and injuries than people with weak or poorly conditioned muscles. Fortunately, your muscles will become stronger if you follow a regular exercise program that challenges your muscles to do slightly more than usual. If you are not already doing strengthening exercises, start with the...

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C.W.U. for Olympic & Power Lifts

Submitted by fitnessfoundry, Disclaimer, it is best to have a thorough evaluation by a medical professional before proceeding with a fitness program.My essay targets the more recreational lifter, particularly those who have an active lifestyle and work 9-5. Generally, this population has a sedentary job and works out for overall health. Unlike professional lifter, who dedicate more hours to training with professional guidance for competition,...

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