Nutrition is often an overlooked element of marathon training. The right nutrition plan will make those long training runs look so much easier! Food is your source of energy. All foods are made up of carbohydrates, protein, fat, and fiber. Carbohydrates are linked to energy production, complete proteins are linked to tissue repair and building, fat provides fuel for the […]

Isometric exercises are a way to train muscles to build strength and increase muscle mass. In isometric contractions, tension is created in the muscles, but since the resistance is equal to or greater than the force of the muscle, no movement occurs. Thus, these types of exercises are normally performed in static positions where there is no noticeable change in […]

Herbs for weight loss are a common topic of discussion among women going through menopause. Weight gain is a real problem for many menopausal women. Changes in hormone levels can decrease energy, increase appetite, and contribute to water retention, all of which can lead to excess weight gain, particularly centered around the midsection. There are many different potential methods to […]

Do you regularly suffer from heartburn or indigestion? If so, you know how unpleasant that can be. You should be careful if you suffer because even small amounts of the wrong foods can lead to pain and discomfort due to acid regurgitation. Fortunately, there are some foods you can eat that will help combat this problem, allowing you to finish […]

Typically, women obsess over their size, regardless of the health ramifications, and when they become pregnant, these attitudes persist. Society in general is afraid of fat, even during pregnancy. But healthy weight gain plays a huge role in a healthy pregnancy. By no means cut back on food as it deprives you of good nutrition and results in a sickly […]

Losing a pound a day on the Mono diet may seem difficult to many, but this article will tell you how. More importantly, we’ll tell you how to eat only one type of food to lose weight, so be sure to read the entire article. One of the classics when it comes to being healthy and slim is to lose […]

Looking to start a healthy diet plan? Here are some healthy weight loss diet tips that I want to share with you that will jumpstart the process. #1. Drink now. Lots of people fail to do this, but it’s crucial to getting where you’re going. If you jump on the crash diet bandwagon, you’ll probably lose tons of pounds, but […]

Thinking of getting in shape? If you’re interested in working one-on-one with a personal trainer, the small fitness boutiques located in and around Santa Barbara provide a wealth of choice in both setting and training approaches presented at the different facilities. I recently visited several of these studios, looking for a new location to train my clients, and was amazed […]

Did you know that you can burn calories laughing? A Vanderbilt University study showed that you can lose up to 50 calories by laughing for 10 to 15 minutes a day. By laughing, people burned 20% more calories. Laughter has other health benefits including stress reduction, immune system boosting, natural pain relief, and increased blood flow (good for your heart), […]

Before we discuss some simple steps you can take to help boost metabolism so you start losing inches off your waist, hips, thighs, and buttocks more efficiently, let’s take a quick look at what metabolism is and what leads to weight loss. decreased metabolism. omitted. In the simplest terms, metabolism is the rate at which your body burns calories. The […]