Have you ever looked at a package of granola or a recipe online that calls for flax seed and thought, what is that? While chia seeds are a bit more popularly used in recipes like overnight oats or even pudding, flax seeds are the underdog ingredient that you should start paying attention to. Especially when … Read more
Every bodybuilder has their own claim to muscle fame. From Arnold Schwarzenegger’s famous addiction to the pump, to Dorian Yates’s high-intensity, one-set-to-failure approach, it has been proven time and time again that there’s no one way to build an impressive physique. FST-7, or “Fascial Stretch Training” (the ‘7’ referring to the number of finisher sets … Read more
The chest fly, also known as the “pec deck,” is an excellent exercise for targeting the chest muscles without having to worry about maintaining balance whether utilising a bench, a ball, or while standing. Because there are so many techniques to exercise the chest (pectoralis) muscles, the chest fly machine is sometimes disregarded in the … Read more
Can you lose weight by walking? All physical activity, including walking, burns fat and this can help you lose weight. And the more and faster you walk, the more calories you’ll torch. Whether you’re pounding the pavement or striding it out on one of the best walking treadmills (opens in new tab)walking is a wonderful … Read more
A four-week, task-specific exercise program done at home can improve turning ability and balance, and ease disease severity for people with early- to mid-stage Parkinson’s, a small study suggested. This Parkinson’s exercise program focuses explicitly on rotating those parts of the body most involved in turning. It may be a promising alternative rehabilitation program for … Read more
This is Your Quick Training Tip, a chance to learn how to work smarter in just a few moments so you can get right to your workout. When you’re just starting out, relying on “3 sets of 10” for most exercises will add muscle to your frame. But as your strength improves and your goals … Read more
Protein is critical to repairing cells and tissues; it also helps stabilize blood sugar and quench hunger. But not all proteins are created equal. You need to be adding quality, lean protein to your plate to most effectively lose weight, get stronger, and improve overall health. “For example, fatty cuts of meat like bacon contain … Read more
Leading an active lifestyle has major physical and mental benefits, as raising your heart rate and exercising your body on a regular basis can reduce the risk of many kinds of diseases and health conditions. However, a 2020 YouGov survey found that on average, a quarter of Britons (27 per cent) aren’t managing a single … Read more
By 2050, the nation’s elderly population will more than double to 88 million, according to the US Census Bureau, and the more frail, over-age 85 population will quadruple to 19 million. Currently, Florida ranks first in the United States in the population percentage of full-time and seasonal residents over the age of 65. As the … Read more
What you sip can play a role in your metabolism, or the conversion of food energy to energy your body can use. You do want your metabolism to keep on revving as a slower metabolism can lead to weight gain. Read on for four habits when it comes to beverages that can slow your metabolism, … Read more