Some quick workouts for those times when you’re waiting for your toast to be done, your coffee to finish brewing or your straightener to heat up.
Monthly Archives: October 2013
Correct deadlifting technique
The deadlift is a weight training exercise where a loaded barbell is lifted off the ground from a stabilized, bent over position. It is one of the three canonical powerlifting exercises, along with the squat and bench press. Deadlift refers to the lifting of dead (without momentum) weight, such as weights lying on the ground. …
The starter’s exercise plan
Every time you miss a day, start from the day before. Do not advance until you complete each task! This will get beginners ready for exercising regularly. Don’t give up!
Nutrition Top 20
1) Pre-Training Punch Hitting the iron like a pro? Take in hefty dose of easy to absorb proteins and carbs 60-90 minutes before gym-time. The combo exerts anti-catabolic effect protecting your hard earned muscle while sparing muscle reserves of energy called glycogen. Good bets: 25-35 grams of whey protein mixed into a large bowl of …
The six essential nutrients
These are the six essential nutrients that your body needs on a daily basis * Water * Carbohydrates * Proteins * Fats * Vitamins * Minerals Water Water is the most essential nutrient the body needs. Your body is around forty to sixty percent of water. Forty to sixty percent of your body weight is …
Balanced eating
Eating a balanced diet is vital for good health and well-being. Food provides our bodies with the energy, protein, essential fats, vitamins and minerals to live, grow and function properly. We need a wide variety of different foods to provide the right amounts of nutrients for good health. Enjoyment of a healthy diet can also …
The 5 Best Supplements for Men
Multivitamin It’s not exotic, but it is a must for everyone who doesn’t get enough fruits and vegetables. (That’s you, and up to 80% of other men.) Rather than megadoses of nutrients, look for one pill that provides 100% of your daily requirements for as many different vitamins and minerals as possible. (Amounts exceeding 100% …