Did you know that there several energy bars made specifically for women?
The leading name in this special sector of energy bars is the LUNA Bar. Normally, going with big "brand names" isn't the smartest way to go as far as nutrition is concerned, but the story is a bit different for energy bars. The top energy bars right now, such as Clif Bars, have gained their popularity simply because they answered the health-conscious athletes' calls for a tasty, organic food-based energy bar.
You might think that once these companies made it to the top, they might have lost some of their
Posts Tagged ‘calories’
Healthy Sources of Fat
February 21st, 2012 by Louise | Eating & Exercise
Various sources will recommend that runners get 20-30% of their daily caloric intake from fat, but where should that fat come from? We know that trans fat and saturated fats are bad for us, so where can we get the good fat? Here are a few ideas for healthy sources of fat:
- Almonds. Almonds (and nuts in general) are a great source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. Almonds are loaded with Vitamin E, and they also contain magnesium, iron, calcium, and potassium. Grab a handful of almonds to munch on-the-go, or add them to your favorite trail mix or granola mix.
Irisin
February 7th, 2012 by Bea | Weight Loss
A team of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers believe to have found a natural hormone that triggers some of the key health benefits of exercise. They think that this muscle cell hormone serves as a chemical message that could treat diabetes, obesity, and more.
Researchers have found that exercising seems to trigger this messenger, and they believe that this could have health benefits. Irisin is a protein that seems to "talk to" various tissues in the body. Irisin levels can rise through exercising, and when irisin levels rise, it seems to have a powerful effect on fat tissue deposits called adipose.
Researchers have found that exercising seems to trigger this messenger, and they believe that this could have health benefits. Irisin is a protein that seems to "talk to" various tissues in the body. Irisin levels can rise through exercising, and when irisin levels rise, it seems to have a powerful effect on fat tissue deposits called adipose.
Myths on Strength Training
December 29th, 2011 by Angela Yorke | Strength Training
Misconceptions about strength training abound even in this age of freely available information. I find it incredible that the following myths are still floating around.
The very young and the very old should stay away from strength training. Strength training is believed to be detrimental to children’s growth, while it is deemed too strenuous for senior citizens. Growing children actually benefit from strength training due to the strength their bones and muscles develop as a result. At the other end of the age spectrum, older athletes reap greater bone density and muscle strength from regular strength training sessions. This helps
The very young and the very old should stay away from strength training. Strength training is believed to be detrimental to children’s growth, while it is deemed too strenuous for senior citizens. Growing children actually benefit from strength training due to the strength their bones and muscles develop as a result. At the other end of the age spectrum, older athletes reap greater bone density and muscle strength from regular strength training sessions. This helps
Running with Wrinkles
November 23rd, 2011 by Joan Jacobsen | Exercise Expert
Have you ever considered yourself a runner? Have you ever sprinted, jogged, or galloped by hitting the road, pavement, or track with your sneakers? It may have been years (and years) since you've run; however, you took that first step with a pair of running shoes and that translates into this tidbit of enlightenment - you are still indeed a runner. In other words, once a runner always a runner.
It's kind of like riding a bicycle. Once you learned how to ride one, you will forever be a cyclist. You learned what pace, distance, endurance, and stride was, and
It's kind of like riding a bicycle. Once you learned how to ride one, you will forever be a cyclist. You learned what pace, distance, endurance, and stride was, and
