Even though most people do not even feel or notice it, muscle loss usually starts around the age of thirty, and in extreme cases, your mid-to-late twenties. This process is known as sarcopenia and the National Library of Medicine defines it as “a condition characterized by loss of skeletal muscle mass and function”. Possible side-effects […]
Little gym safety guide
The gym is dark and full of hazards if you are a first-timer. Or is it? Not if you wear a helmet – or at least know the ins and outs of the exercise room before you check in. A personal trainer will show you the ropes (and the barbells and bench press, too) during […]
Does a Vegetarian Need to be Taking Protein Powders
Omnivores tend to be very doubtful about vegetarian labels – and ironically enough, vegetarians react in the same way when protein powders are brought up. The debate about the benefits and potential health hazards of vegetarianism is highly evocative of the protein powder polemic: in both cases, the ayes and nays are many, but few […]
How to Get Rid Of Water Retention and a Bloated Stomach
Nowadays, people are paying almost no attention to what they eat, mostly because of a lack of time, as we are living in a fast-paced world and have to focus on our jobs, children and money. But, these are just excuses which may lead to a degradation of humanity, health wise. As a result of […]
The Importance of the Right Footwear for Runners
If your exercise routine involves running (or other types of footwork), you should not underestimate the importance of a quality shoe. Whether your shoes are suitable for running or not, you will notice immediately after an exercise by the way your feet and ankles feel. Your weight loss or fitness attempts can be needlessly derailed […]
Do not take the bad with the good: two types of carbs
Carbohydrates are often seen as the bad guys that have a negative effect on your health and figure. A bulk of weight loss diets focus on reducing the intake of these substances. However, carbs are also used by our body as a primary energy source and have a lot to do with maintaining your good […]
