These 7 tips will help you stay motivated and focused when you really need it:
1. Keep Track of Your Progress
Keep a record of all your stats, like your max squat, your weight, running times, etc… Then post it on your wall, the office, in a journal, where ever you will see it every day. Continue Reading
Ok, I thought i might talk about Subway, just because i was eating it the other day and felt bad for all the people who think it’s healthy.
Well, it’s not all bad…
First, lets say you have a 6″ oven roasted chicken breast….
you’re getting
310 calories, 5g fat, 1.5g sat fat, 0g trans fat, 48g carbs, 5g fiber, and 24g protein. (taken from Subway.com‘s nutritional page.)
So, that’s not half bad, right? Especially if you’re trying to gain muscle, because a foot long would be
48g protein, 620 calories, 96g carbs, and only 10g of fat. Continue Reading
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Category : Workouts
Last Wednesday was back day, which means last Wednesday was a deadlift day. Lee, another gym member who I saw on back day, gave me some tips on my form. I thought I would share it with you, because I added an extra 20 pounds to my 1 rep-max :)
So, I told Lee that my hips and upper-quads were feeling awkward when I lifted off during the beginning of the lift, and he said I should NARROW MY STANCE.
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Category : Creatine, Supplements
Many people will ask me about creatine. One of the most popular questions is “is creatine safe?”
Some people may spit controversy at you and say that it is bad for your kidneys, or it causes cramping and dehydration.
First of all, creatine is a natural occurring product made in your body, so it would only make sense that your kidneys are ready to be handled by the kidneys. People who say creatine is bad for your kidneys typically have no scientific studies to back it up with.
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Category : Nutrition
Glucose facts:
* Glucose is one of the most abundant carbohydrates
* Glucose is a crucial carbohydrate in keeping the brain functioning at it’s peak, supplying it with the main source of it’s energy.
* Glucose is turned into blood sugar. (Glucose = Blood Sugar)
* Glucose determines how carbohydrates are charted on the GI (Glycemic Index) Continue Reading
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Insulin is a hormone that is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates, and is used in a few other metabolic processes. When you intake certain carbohydrates, ether low or high GI (Glycemic Index explained here), your body needs to provide insulin for the metabolic process. When you consume HIGH GI CARBOHYDRATES you body must provide a large amount of insulin to break it down, (remember – the higher Continue Reading
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Category : Nutrition
We all know, (or should know) that water is crucial for both survival and good health.
Water has no nutritional content. When you’re drinking water during your meals, water will DILUTE your food, causing less nutrient absorption. Milk, however, is fine with your meals. Your body will see milk as a partial-solid, and absorb it as it would food.
So when is the best time to drink water?
Simply avoid drinking water 15 minutes before a meal, and wait about 30 minutes after your meal to start drinking again.
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Category : Nutrition
Omega-3’s are polyunsaturated fatty acids, and are a necessity for anyone who cares about their health. Your body will NOT produce Omega-3’s by itself – the only way to get them is through your diet.
Foods high in Omega-3 fatty acids:
* Almonds & Walnuts
* Salmon & Tuna
* Flax Seed
* Hemp
There are several reasons why you need Omega-3 fatty acids in your diet, but the main reason is for your heart. Omega-3 has been proven to have optimal benefits on your cardiovascular health, and recent Continue Reading
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Category : Supplements
If you aren’t taking a multi-vitamin, you should be. Whether you’re an athlete, an average Joe, or a stay at home mom, you should be taking a daily multi vitamin. Multi-vitamins are crucial for keeping your joints, immune system, brain, and everything else at top performance.
It’s common to believe that you can get all the vitamins and minerals your body needs by eating plenty of fruits and vegetables. The truth is that you just can’t get it all by eating a few extra fruits and veggies.
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