There are health and fitness terms we use daily or hear daily but not necessarily we fully understand their meaning. Calories sound trivial, but it is not so trivial for many of us. BMR is also a known term, but do we really understand what does it mean for us?...
Nitrogen balance is a topic frequently encountered when one reads articles about athletes’ protein and amino acid requirements. It is an important parameter that indicates an important nutrition balance for muscle maintenance and gain. Don’t eat yourself Cannibalization is the breakdown of muscle tissue by the body. It happens...
Fruits are delicious and healthy and, generally recommended for all of us. But like any other food, we need to consume fruits wisely. Not only due to calorie values that might be high eventually, but also due to the rising sugar levels in the bloodstream. Some fruits are also a...
We all feel stressed from time to time. It is even a vital mechanism in our bodies to alert from danger. But many times we are just stressed, not because of danger. Continuing stress can be very harmful to us. Stress raises the cortisol hormone, which is responsible for several...
It is very common nowadays to see in health and fitness magazines and over the net commercials for fat burning supplements. There is a vast offering and companies claim to unlock fat burning potential through supplementation. Regardless of (and if) the products and ingredients that might work, there is the...
You are in a middle of short, intense climb up the mountain or performing intervals runs in the park. Your legs are stiff, and your muscles are getting tired rapidly. It prevents you from performing. Why is this happening? What is the lactate threshold, how it relates to your fitness...
Whether you are up for a single day hike or several days backpacking, there are nutrition guidelines to consider. Hiking or trekking nutrition can be very different from daily nutrition habits. Our bodies need to have the right fuel with the right ingredients at the right time. There are day...
Fitness and nutrition-Protein vs Amino acids in food and supplements: differences and benefits Having fitness goals and getting confused about protein intake either by food or supplements you may need? You are probably overthinking protein supplements benefits, or what are amino acids supplements. While amino acids and proteins are closely...
It is not unusual these days to be part of a conversation regarding intermittent fasting or reading about the subject in social media and sports and lifestyle news and blogs. For many, it is not so clear what Intermittent fasting means and how to enjoy the benefits of such a...
TDEE stands for Total Daily Energy Expenditure. It is the daily calorie intake recommendation to maintain one’s current weight. The TDEE takes into account the BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate), and the average physical activity level. If you’re not sure which activity level to choose, always go for a lower number....
Nutrition and activities- BMR, calories tables, and calculators. Your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) is an estimate of how many calories you’d burn if you were to do nothing but rest for 24 hours. It represents the minimum amount of energy needed to keep your body functioning, including breathing and keeping your heart...
We divide nutrition into two categories: macronutrients, and micronutrients. We consume the macros in a large amount. The macros are protein, carbohydrates, and fats. The micros are those nutritions that the body needs in a smaller amount. The micros are vitamins minerals and water. The main minerals are calcium, potassium,...
Rhinos are big strong animals. And they are herbivores (eat only plants). But, to supply this massive body with the required vital ingredients, they need to eat all day, tens of kilos of plants. Sadly, not many of them left, but this is a different super important topic. As humans,...
It is indeed okay to use the general equation of calories-in to calories-out to expect how much fat we are going to burn in return. But, it is not the whole picture. There are additional factors to consider. Are we indeed going to burn fat? or actually, we will synthesize...
Weight loss, or more precisely, reducing fat, should be treated delicately. Many times we choose the fast way of cutting drastically calories intake, thinking it is the right approach to lose weight fast. We are eager to see results fast. Thus the price tag is high and sometimes this fast...
Athletes from any grade level, home or gym trainers, outdoors enthusiasts and rock climbers, are looking to maximize performance. Trainers are trying to gain strength and endurance. Also, the effectiveness of training is an important factor. The use of proven dietary supplements is an essential part to keep our body healthy,...
How to Run Faster: Mental and Physical Techniques This article was originally published at HVMN website. The company has granted the use of the content, to enable sharing relevant fitness content, for the benefit of the readers and athletes. You can find the original at HVMN website.
Many of us reach for a coffee to kick-start our day. We also consume coffee before our exercise as it is using as a stimulant to our bodies. The US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) state that the average of caffeine consumed per day is approximately 300mg per person. This...
Certain fitness activities, mostly anaerobic such high-intensity interval workouts, while contributing greatly to health and fitness, make body exhaustion faster. Post such exercises many athletes and gym enthusiasts are trying to find the right nutrition for faster recovery. Among other supplements and food vitals, there is beta-alanine that takes place...
How to benefit from monitoring food’s Glycemic Indexes in order to support your fitness and sports workouts Introduction and energy synthesis Many people aware of diabetic’s limitations and the need for diabetic- people to control the level of sugar (Glucose) in the blood. Actually, such monitoring can be important to...
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