Protein Needs For Athletes
Protein is essential for athletes because it promotes new muscle growth and tissue repair. The recommended protein intake is 1.2 to 1.7g/kg body weight each day.
Archive for March, 2009
March 30, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Weight Loss Tips Made Easy
The magnitude of people who start a weight loss program daily is unbelievable and the percentage of them that will be defeated is equally mind blowing. So what causes this, when there is plenty of good, solid information at everyone’s disposal?
Carbs Do An Athletes Body Good
Female athletes benefit the most from the amount of carbohydrates stored in the body. According to eMedicine, carbohydrate needs are commonly based on an athlete’s body size and activity level.
March 23, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
Seven Reasons to Eat Organic Foods
There are many things in our society today that are causing disease, illnesses, and ailments. The main reason for so many conditions in our world is the food we eat. Foods loaded with pesticides and other toxins are slowly killing our bodies rendering our immune system too weak to handle the onslaught of disease that enters through various avenues.
March 16, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
How Athletes Use Energy Stores
Fuel for the body comes from nutrients in the food we eat and the fluids we drink. These essential nutrients are commonly broken down into three categories: carbohydrates, fats and proteins.
March 12, 2009 | 0 comments | View Post
KorFlex Review
Few fitness experts would disagree with the makers of KorFlex that core strength is one of the important parts of fitness. KorFlex is an innovative and effective resistance system designed to maximize performance for Core Strengthening. This System is simple and elegant and has the powerful ability to help you achieve and maintain your fitness, [...]
March 9, 2009 | 2 comments | View Post
Air Climber Review
Exercise gyms will probably always be a part of our society. However, more and more people are opting for equipment that they can use in the comfort of their own homes. The AirClimber is an aerobic stepper that uses air to provide low-impact resistance. The makers of the AirClimber claim “you can get the results [...]
