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Caffeine is that magical drug that wakes many of us up in the morning and keeps us alert late in the day. But did you know that this widely-consumed drug can also enhance your exercise performance? In fact, athletes have been using caffeine as a performance-enhancer for more than 30 years, and many nutritional supplements and beverages are effective primarily for their caffeine content. Caffeine is a stimulant, and is…
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A quick internet search of weight loss programs will provide more information on the subject than any normal human being could possibly digest. From low-carb diets, protein-based diets, rotating carbohydrate intake, and popular weight-loss programs such as Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers and Nutrisystem, you won’t have any trouble finding sites that claim they’ve discovered the secret to losing weight.
I’ve written about some of these diets in other posts, but…
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While women and men tend to differ in body size and composition, as well as hormonal characteristics, they do not differ in measures of relative strength, nor do they differ in their responses to exercise. The same weight loss principles, therefore, apply to both sexes.
Is There a “Best Weight Loss Program?”
Much debate exists regarding the best weight loss programs. Advocates of Atkins, Paleo, Ideal Protein, and other low-carb…
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In order to reduce body fat, you should steer clear of a number of foods. Two categories of foods, in particular, can have a particularly adverse effect on body fat: most white foods and foods high in sugar — especially fructose. White-colored foods are often high in the carbohydrates starch and sugar. Carbohydrates are an essential component of a healthy diet, but many people are not active enough to burn…
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Timed sets in the weight room are perfect for fat loss. This training method ensures that you will be working at a high intensity because you are not limited by reps and sets like in traditional workouts, but rather the clock. There is no limit to the total amount of reps you can do or the intensity you can reach. The following article will examine why timed sets work, some…
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Reducing weight is a lot easier said than done. If weight-loss was simple, thousands of people in the supplement and fitness industry would not be cashing in on our desire to slim down quickly. Nevertheless, shedding extra weight is a result of three very simple, tried-and-true principles. Stick to these, and you’ll ultimately reach your weight-loss goals.
1. Cut Calories
Advocates of supplements and fad diets may tell you differently,…
Have you ever struggled with wondering how hard you are working during a workout session? It can be confusing or difficult to figure out what exertion level to maintain throughout your exercise routine to ensure that you are burning the most fat or calories.
The Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion
Research has shown that the Borg Scale of Perceived Exertion is a good way to tell how hard you are…
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If you’ve been looking for ways to lose weight, you’ve probably figured out by now that fad dieting does not work. What does work is making permanent changes to the way to eat. With enough knowledge and understanding about foods, you can actually train your body to become a fat burning engine (see also: The 7 Principles of Fat Burning). This sounds hard, but it really isn’t. This is because…
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You may know that your body needs protein to recover from workout routines and maintain muscle mass, but did you know that there are special techniques to help make protein consumption more effective? Not all proteins are created equal. Soy protein shakes and whey protein shakes are used for completely difference purposes. Knowing how and when to take protein shakes can help enhance your performance and help you reach your…
You may have heard that “your body expends an extra 50 Calories per day for every extra pound of muscle you gain”. When I first heard this statement, I felt a bit suspicious because if it was really true, then all weight lifters would have an easy time losing body fat. I did some research and found out that this statement is not entirely true because the number of extra…
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Have you ever noticed that professional athletes wear heart rate monitors when they train? I figured that since the pros are doing it, there must be a good reason for it. Here are my reasons why I wear one and why you should wear one too:
The Heart is the Most Important Muscle
I’m sure if you have been working out for a while, you are familiar with the concept…
