If you are thinking about building your muscles, then you have probably heard the term myofibrillar hypertrophy. In definition, the term is used to describe muscle fibers becoming abnormally large. But, fitness enthusiasts just refer to it as muscle growth. If increased strength is the focus of your long-term fitness goals, this may be an […]
If you live in a northern climate where the sun doesn’t come out often or is not very strong, or if you use a lot of sunscreen, then supplementing with vitamin D is very important. Our bodies manufacture vitamin D with sunlight, and while this vitamin is known to help regulate the absorption of calcium […]
Do you feel like the general population of men is becoming more feminine? If you do, then you are not alone. Testosterone levels in men seem to be dropping at an alarming rate, and men’s attitudes and bodies are taking on a more feminine tone because of this hormonal issue. Keep in mind that this […]
Recommendations for healthy adults are that cardio and resistance training should be a regular part of the week. The recommended amount of exercise per week for healthy adults is 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise and 2 or more days of at least 20 minute sessions of resistance training. While this is a guideline, you […]
Have you ever searched Twitter with the hashtag #starvationdiet? If you do, you will find a bunch of people, mostly women, talking about how they need to stop eating because they are fat or feel fat. You will also find some people who are actually starving and would probably have a very different view of […]
Normally the hormone insulin helps to clear sugar from the blood after you eat a meal that has carbohydrates in it. The sugar goes into the cells, with insulin’s help, and gets used for energy. The pancreas is responsible for making insulin. What Is Insulin Resistance? In some people, insulin does not work the way […]
If you are like most people, you are carrying around a few extra pounds. This is especially true for people who are over 40, as unwanted belly fat seems to become harder to keep off as you age. However, we are now learning that there are many different things we can do to help reduce […]
Black pepper has been used in culinary dishes for a long time, and most people have it in their house as a staple. But, do you add black pepper to your daily meals for health benefits or for flavor? Or, do you take a daily supplement that contains black pepper in it for health or […]