Being vegetarian does not mean your diet will be lacking in protein. Most plant foods contain protein and in fact it would be very difficult to design a vegetarian diet that is short on protein. Excess dietary protein may lead to health problems. It is now thought that one of the benefits of a vegetarian…
Like all things, I think the best way to get started is just to dive in. Delaying your trip to the gym because you can’t find the right workout clothes or shoes is nonsense. But here are some things you might want to invest in before you start: Gym Clothes – Keep it light weight and…
Preparing to run in a marathon does require some extent of training, but with the right information and preparation, and person can accomplish both and tone up fast, while learning how to train for a marathon in a small length of time. Marathon training can take anywhere from six weeks to six months depending on the…
Did you know that getting enough sleep may actually improve your exercise performance? If you regularly cut sleep short, you may want to reconsider this practice. Why is sleep so important for exercise, and what can you do to sleep longer and more deeply? Mike Bracko, EdD, FACSM, director of Dr. Bracko’s Fitness and of…
Our bodies need many different vitamins and minerals to function properly. Vitamins and minerals also offer us protection against a host of ailments, including heart disease and some cancers, such as colon and cervical cancer. The good news is that we can get most of the vitamins and minerals our bodies need daily by choosing the right foods…
Many women are prepared to go to extreme lengths to fight the ageing process. However our advice is simply to follow a healthy lifestyle instead of being pressured to try the latest health fads, gimmicks or any permanent surgery.
When animals (as reported in a journal of the National Academy of Sciences) were fed a nutritious, calorie-restricted diet (about 30 percent fewer calories than normal), they experienced less sickness, reduced rates of cancer, less heart disease, and less diabetes, and lived longer. Scientists believe that if humans would cut out their usual amounts of…
Installing a home gym is a great way to ensure you have access to a daily workout routine Investing in your own equipment and avoiding gym memberships will save money and time and you will be reminded on an almost daily basis to work out. Decide and measure the space you have available for gym…
These are among the best sources of protein, fiber, and all the other ingredients and nutrients that help fight fat. In fact, they’re so good for you that they’ll just about single-handedly exchange your fat for a toned, lean body and sexy abs! Almonds and other nuts (with skins intact) Superpowers: Builds muscle, reduces cravings…
You want to lose weight and you know you should be doing aerobic activity. So what activities are the most power-packed cardio fat burners? There’s a lot more to aerobics than that step class your woman does. There is a lot of variety; enough for anyone to find an enjoyable activity. 10- Taking the stairs…