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Muscle Soreness, Lactic Acid Buildup And DOMS Explained
Posted by: | CommentsNo pain, no gain. This is the adage that many of us work out by. If it’s not hurting we are not working hard enough. What causes sore muscles and what part does lactic acid buildup play? There are 2 types of muscle pain. One is the burning that you feel in your muscles while [...]
Read More...Are Vitamins And Health Supplements Good Insurance?
Posted by: | CommentsAre you one of the 50% of the population in the United States who takes vitamins and health supplements on a daily basis? Do you really need to? Are they doing you more harm than good? Do you think they are a good form of insurance? There is never going to be a substitute for [...]
Read More...High Intensity Training – Go Harder For Better Results
Posted by: | CommentsHave you hit a plateau in your training program? Not losing any more weight? Not seeing an improvement in muscle mass? Been doing the same workout for quite some time? If you have answered “Yes” to any of these, it is probably time to reassess your workout program. You may well be working at a [...]
Read More...Easy And Effective Ways Of Dealing With Muscle Soreness
Posted by: | CommentsHave you overdone your workout? Barely able to walk, sit or bend? Can’t face the thought of the gym or the running track ever again? Don’t despair. There are many simple and effective ways of dealing with muscle soreness and stiffness. Read on for some fast relief of that muscle pain. Types of muscle pain. [...]
Read More...Cooling Down Is Important For Less Pain And Faster Recovery
Posted by: | CommentsMany of us assume the most important part of working out is actually working out. Wrong, those amongst us who are constantly saying “I’m in a bit of a rush and won’t bother with cooling down” are doing themselves absolutely no favors, unless they are looking for injuries. Those extra 10-15 minutes can literally be [...]
Read More...Get Active, Get Addicted To Fitness – Best Decision You Will Make
Posted by: | CommentsThose feel good hormones, or endorphins, that you produce after physical activity can keep you going for hours. Your mood lifts, and you instantly feel better about yourself. Before you know it, it’s no longer an effort to roll out of bed and put on your running shoes. You find yourself looking forward to hitting [...]
Read More...Work Out With Proper Form For Better Definition
Posted by: | CommentsAre you lifting those weights correctly? It is important to work out with proper from if you want to minimize injuries and maximize results. It really doesn’t matter how heavy that weight is if you are doing it all wrong. Guys tend to fall victim to poor form more often than the girls. The reason? [...]
Read More...What To Look For When Buying Nutritional Supplements
Posted by: | CommentsThere is always plenty of debate as to whether nutritional supplements are essential, or an insurance policy for just in case. People who skip meals, and whose diets are not well balanced could well be deficient in essential vitamins and minerals. Those with frantic, stressful lives, and those who are recovering from illnesses may also [...]
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