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“I’ve never found an app that will give such a premium feature like food scanning in their free version. That fixed my decision to choose this over other diet/food log apps & I’m happy I did! The database supposedly has 600,000 items but so far, I’ve found everything I’ve scanned! Dymatize protein powder, Advantedge bars, […]
When You Should Eat After A Cardio Workout (And When You Shouldn’t)
No two workouts are created equal. As different workouts can tax different areas of your body, it’s important to not only know which nutrients you should eat which will sufficiently refuel your body (depending on the type of workout completed) but also, when you should refuel post-workout. In today’s article, we’ll look at cardio-based workouts […]
Stress and weight gain
The link between stress and weight gain is complex and can vary from person to person based on several individual factors. However, there are several mechanisms through which stress can contribute to weight gain: Emotional eating: Many people turn to food to cope with stress, which can lead to overconsumption of calories. Sugary, fatty, and […]
Study Shows That There Are No Limits To The Benefits of Exercise
Previously, we discussed a recent study that measured the effects of a sedentary lifestyle. The study yielded surprising results, namely that being sedentary had a greater risk of death than cardiovascular disease, smoking and diabetes. Researchers of the study believe that being unfit and sedentary should be treated as a disease, which needs a prescription. […]
How long does it take to burn off YOUR favourite junk food? Instructive infographics
An infographic reveals the amount of exercise required to work off fast food including KFC, McDonald’s and a Pizza Express Margherita pizza – and women have to work out longer than men. Read the full article at: www.dailymail.co.uk This instructive infographics teach us about the amount of exercice required to burn junk food. A good way […]
The Truth About Protein Supplements : Muscle Building Or Fat Gaining?
Protein shakes, and other protein supplements, are ubiquitous. They’re sold at fitness centers, nutrition stores, grocery stores, pharmacies, and online. It’s common practice to down a protein shake at the gym, or at home following a workout. Protein supplements hold promise that they’ll optimize muscle-building, which ties in neatly with the premise that weight training […]
Get Motivated With Mantras
Getting fit and staying fit requires a certain amount of discipline. In the quest for fitness, many people focus on the obvious: nutrition, exercise and weight training, dieting – the usual suspects. One of the more overlooked aspects of getting fit is the mental component involved. Motivation is key is goals are to be reached, […]
Fitness Trends For 2019
An annual survey of fitness and health professionals was conducted by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and its findings illuminate the top trends in fitness and health. The survey includes answers from more than 2,000 pros from all over the world who represent all commercial, corporate, community and clinical sectors of the industry. […]