The Do’s and Don’ts of Stretching
What you need to know to keep your muscles ready for anything DO Stretch after workouts. Stretching muscles you’ve just trained encourages their growth. Hold stretches for 20 to 30 seconds. You’ll forces the muscles to relax. Stretch chronically tight areas often. Most people have very tight hamstrings, calves, and hip flexors, so spend more time on those areas. DON’T Stretch Read More >>
Fuel for the Road
We’ll show you how to eat like an athlete To get the best results from your training, you need to eat like an athlete. Eat a healthy breakfast within 15 minutes of waking up each day and then eat small meals every three hours thereafter. Each meal should consist of a protein source and a fruit and/or vegetable. The Read More >>
5 Ways to Get to Your Fitness Goals
Wherever you want to be with your fitness, from a daily stroll to a marathon, you need to set achievable goals along the way. What’s your fitness goal? Running a marathon? Lifting more weight than you did last week? Power-walking around the block without feeling winded? Whether your athletic aspirations are lofty or not, finding the energy to Read More >>
Eat This, Heal That
When you’re hurt, these fat-fighting foods can do more than just help keep you lean. They’ll also give your body the nutrients it needs to get on the mend quickly. Ailment: A pulled hamstring You Need: Protein and potassium for muscle repair; plus anthocyanins (plant compounds) and omega-3 fats to reduce inflammation. Eat: Grilled salmon over wild rice, Read More >>
Best Pre-Workout Foods
These snacks will help to prepare your body for a strenuous workout Want to get the most out of your workout? Then eat the right foods beforehand. Although you may be tempted to skip the calories, the food you eat before you exercise will fuel your workout and maximize your efforts and results. “If I don’t have my pre-exercise Read More >>
Gain Weight Safely – Gaining Can Be Just as Hard as Losing
The majority of health and fitness web sites often deal with the topic of losing weight. However, what about the topic of gaining weight? It seems like the answer would be easy – just eat more. Yet, simply eating more is not the best advice. You still have to consider what you are eating and how Read More >>
