True or False: Only 1 in 4 American adults receives the recommended amount of physical activity daily? Check out the blog to learn the answer!
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Nitrates and polyphenols: two of the hottest supplements under observation for improving athletic performance. Strategic ingestion of foods rich in these compounds, such as beetroot juice and cherry juice (respectively), has been found to offer positive effects on performance.
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IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, is a long-term condition that affects the colon. Typical symptoms of IBS include gas, bloating, abdominal pain, cramping, diarrhea and constipation.
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As mentioned in a previous post, the sports nutrition information I have been reviewing recently has primarily focused on collegiate athletes. Though collegiate athletes comprise a small percentage of the population, the concepts gleaned from them may be applied to any population of athletes in a modified fashion.
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Check out this delicious Turkey Bacon Veggie Frittatas recipe and more in the Muscles by Madz Meal Manual!
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Science weakly (at best) supports snacking for health. Based on simple logic, I would expect this is for a number of reasons including the following:
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Let’s start by getting one thing straight: the term “snack” refers to a smaller amount of food eaten between larger meals. It is NOT synonymous with highly processed, pre-packaged foods.
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Whether or not you struggle with insulin resistance, maintaining consistent blood sugar control is vitally important. One primary strategy for improving blood sugar control is through exercise, as exercise stimulates the release of insulin.
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Even for those who are convinced of water’s numerous health benefits, it can still prove challenging to consume an adequate amount daily.
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As stated by RD Theresa Shank in The Philadelphia Inquirer, “It is important to eat a healthy amount of carbs to properly fuel the activity of your cells.” I LOVE this quote for several reasons
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Check out these delicious Protein Brownie Bites and more in the Muscles by Madz Meal Manual!
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As someone who does not thoroughly enjoy cardio, I tend to get creative about ways to incorporate it into my training regimen. More often than not, I opt to do this by super setting exercises throughout my strength training workouts.
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I have competed in the bikini division of 3 bodybuilding competitions: 1 NPC (National Physique Committee) and 2 ANBF (American Natural Bodybuilding Federation). I have gotten second at all three…here’s why:
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Avocado Chicken Salad recipe
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Physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Getting enough cardio and strength training throughout the week can lower your risk for certain diseases and even lift your mood (AHA, 2015).
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Though I’m sure this does not come as a surprise to most, I am a huge proponent of incorporating strength training into any weight loss regimen. Not only does weightlifting improve muscular strength, muscular endurance, and muscle tone/definition, it also promotes FAT LOSS!
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