Recovery is just as important as training is for building muscle tone and reaching your fitness goals. When you lift weights or push your body through a tough workout, you are breaking down your muscle tissue. The body then works to repair this muscle tissue and build it back stronger so as to avoid future damage. The result is stronger…
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B vitamins are essential water soluble vitamins that our body needs to perform a multitude of important cellular processes. They are the most necessary vitamins for converting our food into energy and making red blood cells. They are crucial to our energy levels and prevent numerous diseases including heart disease. Other health benefits of B vitamins include brain health, cell…
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Losing weight doesn’t have to be hard if you go about it the right way. The problem is that there is so much advice and advertised weight-loss supplements that promis easy fat-loss. In truth, a lot of these weight-loss supplements and weight-loss advice aren’t backed by real evidence. Anyone can tell you that clicking your heels three times and drinking…
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As we age, our skin loses elasticity while our muscles become weaker and bones frailer. This is in part due to our decreased production of collagen, a protein found naturally in the body that is responsible for building our bones, muscles, tendons, joints, and skin. Collagen is present in nearly every part of our body but as we age, we…
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Green tea is a popular plant beverage that is consumed worldwide both for its comforting taste and numerous health benefits. The green tea plant is native to China and first gained popularity throughout East and SouthEast Asia. It’s since spread all over the planet and used in multiple health food supplements. Green tea leaf extract is a concentrated form of…
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Most of us are familiar with the physical benefits of exercise; more muscle, less fat, clearer skin, etc. We also know that exercise is beneficial in preventing numerous health conditions and increasing our life span. Whether you love it or hate it, you know that exercise does you some good. What you might not know is that exercise does more…
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CLA has been touted as the “weight-loss miracle supplement” for claims that it helps to reduce body fat, even without changing lifestyle habits. Research so far does look promising, and there are even reports that CLA may help to reduce and fight cancer. CLA, or conjugated linoleic acid, is a type of omega-6 fatty acid found in meat and dairy…
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You may have heard the saying that working out is a science. How our bodies respond to what we do to it has been extensively studied, especially when it comes to exercise and nutrition. Through much trial and error, experts have been racking up the best ways to train our bodies for sports, fat-loss, and muscle growth. If you are…
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Reaching your fitness goals requires dedication, consistency, and a full-proof workout plan. If you want to see results from your workouts, then you’ve got to be consistent. Skipping the gym becomes all too easy and tempting when you’ve had a long, tiring day at work. Choosing to camp out on the couch instead of lacing up your running shoes might…
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Collagen is a necessary protein for building bone, skin, ligaments, and muscle. It also contributes to healthier hair, nails, and improves the elasticity of our skin. We naturally produce collagen on our own, but as we age how much we are able to produce decreases. This can lead to symptoms typically associated with aging, like sagging skin and brittle bones.…
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