A vegan diet is not only good for our bodies but also for animal welfare and the environment. Many people believe that veganism lacks certain nutrients, specifically protein. If you follow a plant-based diet correctly, you will be able to get all the nutrients your body needs, including protein. Although we used to believe that […]
6 Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet — and 2 Drawbacks to Know
There are lots of trendy diets out there. The Mediterranean diet is one that has been around for a while and has research to support its benefits. This diet focuses on foods traditionally eaten in countries like Greece and Italy. But what is the Mediterranean diet, exactly? The idea of eating luxurious foods dates back […]
What You Need to Know About the Coffee Diet for Weight Loss
If you’re looking to lose weight and you love coffee, the coffee diet for weight loss might sound like the perfect solution. This bean brew promises to increase your metabolism, decrease your appetite, and burn fat. Intrigued? Before you use the Keurig, here’s what you need to know. How the Coffee Diet Works The coffee […]
10 Must-Try Unconventional Bicep Exercises For Arm Day
What are Muscle-Building Workouts? In a world that is constantly changing, there are not many things that are universally true. There are three things that are definitely true: the sky is blue, the water is wet, and gym-going guys want to build big arms. No matter what your training goals are, you have probably added […]
What You Need to Know About the Vertical Diet
To build muscle and strength, you need to consume more calories than you use. Eating lots of food can be bad for your digestion, especially if you eat the wrong kinds of food. Don’t deadlift on an upset stomach. Stan Efferding believes that he has found a solution to the problem of getting enough nutrients. […]
When Is the Best Time to Drink a Protein Shake?
There are many myths and misconceptions about the best time to drink protein shakes. Some people believe that you should only drink them immediately after a workout, while others think that you should have them as a meal replacement. This blog post will give you guidance on when to drink protein shakes for optimal results […]
You Are When You Eat? How Intermittent Fasting Affects Weight Loss
This old saying “You are what you eat” is something that we hear often when we are young, and for good reason. This is something that health experts say often because it is true. But more and more, nutrition experts say food timing may actually be just as critical, if not more so. Even though […]
Walking Lunges Exercise Guide
Walking lunges are a unilateral lower body exercise that can help you build strength and muscle mass, as well as improve your performance in sports. The lunge can help improve lower body performance in movements like back squats and running by addressing unilateral asymmetries. How to Perform the Walking Lunge: Step-By-Step Guide The walking lunge […]
What Causes Muscular Fatigue?
An elite athlete can run 100m in 10s; however, the world record for 1000m is only around 130s. The world record for running over 10,000 meters is not 1000 seconds, but rather 1600 seconds. Therefore, we find that performance declines over longer distances. The human machine is very different from other machines in that it […]
The 10 Best Lower Back Exercises for Stability and Strength
For every set of 10 reps you gain in strength, you seem to lose a corresponding amount of energy and enthusiasm The feeling that you get when strength training can, at certain times, feel like it’s a zero-sum game. You might feel like, for every set of 10 reps you gain in strength, you lose […]
Want to Move Better? Try These 5 Mobility Drills for Weightlifting
Weightlifting is about how you move. The better your movement, the more you can lift. The two main lifts used in Olympic weightlifting (the snatch and the clean & jerk) are not just your average gym exercises. In order to lift weights effectively, you must be able to move your bodyparts freely and widely, from […]