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Bananas Are as Beneficial as Sports Drinks, Study Suggests
Research conducted at Appalachian State University’s Human Performance Lab in the Kannapolis-based North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC) has revealed additional benefits. “We wanted to see which was more beneficial when consumed during intense cycling — bananas or a carbohydrate sports drink,” said Dr. David C. Nieman, director of the human performance lab and a member [...]
Nutrition tip: A healthy supermarket experience
Statistics show that most of us make an average of two trips to the supermarket per week, spending about 45 minutes each trip. With more than 48,000 foods available to buy in an average supermarket and new products introduced every day, shopping can become a daunting task. This is especially true if you are trying [...]
Achieving a six-pack
So a lot of us see the six-pack as one of the ultimate signs of being physically fit. But also for a lot of us, we see it as almost next to impossible to achieve. I’m here with Gregg Cook of Equinox and he said you can do it and there’s actually a science behind [...]
Spartacus: Blood and Sand Official Workout
(0:28)- Routine Sets & Reps (1:03)- Goblet Squat (2:07)- Mountain Climber (2:46)- Single-Arm Dumbbell Swing (3:20)- “T” Push-Up (4:26)- Split Jump (4:53)- Dumbbell Row (5:37)- Dumbbell Side-Lunge & Touch (6:20)- Push-Up Position Row (6:55)- Dumbbell Lunge & Rotation (7:42)- Dumbbell Push-Press
How to Exercise Without Going to the Gym
My family has started to take walks together in the evening. When I say “walks,” I really mean a slow-moving stroller that stops every several yards while my 3-year-old looks at every amazing thing along his path, like a lonely potato bug or puddle of water. While I recognize this is not serious exercise, it’s [...]
Exercise ‘crucial to older adult’s fitness and health’
Several people consider aging to be a time to slow down and take it easy. However, a recent study suggests that the more we age, the more we need exercise to keep us independent and healthy. Yet, sometimes it takes a prescription from the doctor to get adults up and moving. “Exercise is important for [...]
Some free general workout tips, for any kind of exercise
In our drive to get in shape and get healthy, Americans are hitting the track, the gym, the weight room with increasing regularity. We’re watching what we eat, when we eat, how much we eat. But for some of us the results are still slow in coming. It may just be a matter of pumping [...]
How To Pick The Healthiest Frozen Treats
A warm-weather holiday weekend just wouldn’t feel complete without a sweet treat to top off that barbecue. But if you’re not careful, those icy calories — not to mention the fat — can add up to more than just a refreshing snack. To help you navigate the frozen treats you’re likely to encounter this Memorial [...]
Soy supplement shows no blood pressure benefit
Soy-rich diets have been linked to lower rates of heart disease, but soy supplements alone may not do anything for older women’s blood pressure, according to a U.S. study. The findings, reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, add to the mixed evidence on the health benefits of soy isoflavones – compounds that are [...]
8 Min Abs Workout, how to have six pack
PROGRAM Perform this workout every second day (e.g. Mon-Wed-Fri) for at least two weeks. Then you’ll be ready to perform the next level of this workout. Good Luck to get six pack! HOW THIS WORKOUT WORKS 1. Working aerobically on your abdominal muscles for over 7 minutes stimulates the capillaries in this area. These in [...]
