In recent years, the subject of whey protein has come up often in health discussions. Know what whey protein is, its possible benefits and side effects and more as you read on.
What is Whey Protein
Whey protein is actually a term used to describe a group of globular proteins that can be separated from Continue reading »
The numbers on your scale do not indicate whether you are fit or fat. Far more significant than your total body weight is the composition of your body tissue. If a manís fatty tissue is bigger than 14% up to 15% of his body mass, or if a womanís is more than 20% to 22%, he or she is overweight, or more precisely, overfat.
A small amount of fat is needed for padding the internal organs and as insulation under the skin. Excess fat leads to such diseases as diabetes, gout, high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, and Continue reading »
If there is one equipment you should not miss in your training, it is the stability ball. The market comes up with new training tools every now and then. Yet you are not sure if they do work and if they are safe. So for one that is guaranteed to work, use the Continue reading »
Vitamins and minerals can be absorbed by the body in a number of ways. They first enter our body through the food we eat. Secondly, we can take vitamin supplements to increase the amount of pertinent vitamins and minerals. There are different methods of taking medication and one of the most common methods is absorbing it in its liquid form. Do the advantages of liquid vitamins far outweigh its disadvantages – if there are any? Read on and Continue reading »
Over time, your body builds up waste in your body, just like your drains do in your home. And just like at home, you need to clean out the waste or “toxins,” through a process called “detoxification.”
It seems to be a little disgusting when you are detoxing or cleansing. Your body shows Continue reading »
Many of our FIT OVER 40 role models say that “HOW I THINK” is the single most important factor of all for holding onto your health and youthfulness.
Are you surprised? Were you expecting to hear about some rare growth hormone-releasing antler velvet recently discovered on caribou from the remote corners of Siberia? An amazing scientific discovery by Swedish scientists that stops human cells from aging? Himalayan villagers living to 120 by drinking a special blend of Continue reading »
