We’ve all heard the saying “food is fuel.” Beyond providing the basic amount of energy needed to sustain coherent thought and sober movement throughout the day, food can also help sustain your performance during a cardiovascular workout.
No “magic bullet” food item instantly boosts cardiovascular fitness; in the world of sports medicine, these items are usually known as “performance-enhancing agents.”
Food that allows you to make it through an aerobic workout without feeling inadequate usually involves a relatively large amount of carbohydrates, which permits the largest amount of glycogen storage possible. It’s also important to consume sufficient amounts of protein to
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Reasons to Stop Drinking Soda – Part 1
April 18th, 2012 by Melissa Koerner | Nutrition Expert
When you look at the ingredients in soda, at first glance, you might think - ah, it’s not that bad for me. I mean, there’s only six ingredients in coke: carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, caramel coloring, phosphoric acid, natural flavors, and caffeine.
I always tell my clients that a good rule of thumb when you’re deciding whether or not to eat something is being able to pronounce all of the ingredients on the label. But, in this instance, I have to say that soda is an exception to this rule. Although I can easily pronounce all of the ingredients on
I always tell my clients that a good rule of thumb when you’re deciding whether or not to eat something is being able to pronounce all of the ingredients on the label. But, in this instance, I have to say that soda is an exception to this rule. Although I can easily pronounce all of the ingredients on
Fit Families Improve Home Finances
April 9th, 2012 by Angela Yorke | Family Fitness
Getting the family to create and adhere to a fitness program is the first step to a life that is healthier and generally happier. Mood improvement aside, it’s likely that becoming a fitter family will also have a positive impact on your finances.
An unhappy fact about being unhealthy is that family members will have to consider additional expenses such as new, bigger clothes. Indeed, it can be tempting and easy to discontinue fitness efforts when results aren’t quickly tangible; however, continuing with the same habits would mean having to continually buy clothes in increasingly larger sizes. While buying clothing
An unhappy fact about being unhealthy is that family members will have to consider additional expenses such as new, bigger clothes. Indeed, it can be tempting and easy to discontinue fitness efforts when results aren’t quickly tangible; however, continuing with the same habits would mean having to continually buy clothes in increasingly larger sizes. While buying clothing
Why Run?
October 3rd, 2011 by Mackenzie M. | Running
As both a college student, and a relatively normal human being, I often find myself desperately searching for the motivation to go for a run.
Although this sounds like a silly problem, it is an issue that frequently faces the recreational runner. Only yesterday I found myself asking the question, “Why run, when I can just as easily sit down with a snack, and watch a movie on my computer?” That really caused me to stop and think. Why do I run in the first place? What keeps me focused on running?
After thinking about it, here are a few elements
Although this sounds like a silly problem, it is an issue that frequently faces the recreational runner. Only yesterday I found myself asking the question, “Why run, when I can just as easily sit down with a snack, and watch a movie on my computer?” That really caused me to stop and think. Why do I run in the first place? What keeps me focused on running?
After thinking about it, here are a few elements
How Much is “Enough” Exercise?
August 22nd, 2011 by Angela Yorke | Exercises
I read a summary of a study that left me feeling both relieved and confused - relieved, because it turned out that a mere 15 minutes exercise daily would extend my lifespan, and confused, because convention always said that you should exercise 30 minutes or more over 5-6 days a week. I’m not trying to get out of working out, but I’d like to know just how much exercise is sufficient.
The reason you’re exercising plays a role in determining how much is enough. Fifteen minutes a day is adequate if you want to gear up or de-stress after a
The reason you’re exercising plays a role in determining how much is enough. Fifteen minutes a day is adequate if you want to gear up or de-stress after a
