The way you eat before and after a workout can destroy or catapult your fitness success. And while there are a lot of different approaches to pre-workout foods, there isn’t as much variety when it comes to post-workout foods. Your body needs certain nutrients to help repair the damage that’s been done during your workout and get you back on your feet quicker.
The paleo diet focuses on healthy fats, meats and vegetables while excluding grains, sugar, processed foods, salt, legumes, coffee and alcohol. It favors the foods and lifestyle choices of our paleolithic ancestors. If you stick to the plan, portion control, and calorie counting are less essential.
Working out can be tough. No matter what our individual goals are, whether we want to lose a few pounds, gain some muscle, become a better athlete or simply improve our overall health, it’s easy to lose motivation along the way. And when this motivation waxes and wanes, and possibly even disappears, the entire process of getting into the gym becomes a daunting task. So the key is to find the necessary tools to keep our motivation strong along the way.
What Are Shin Splints?
Most people who run regularly (for whatever reason) have, at one time or another, experienced what are commonly known as shin splints. Shin splints are democratic. They strike anyone who unevenly uses the lower leg muscles. Usually, the finger is pointed at runners, but wearers of higher heels can develop a fine case of shin splints, too.
Have leg cramps ever stopped you in your tracks? You would remember if it happened. These cramps are the worst and once they start, feel as if they will return with one wrong move. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, muscles most prone to cramping are those that cross two joints. These include your hamstrings, quadriceps and gastrocnemius- backs of thighs, fronts of thighs and backs of lower legs. If you've been concentrating on strengthening your legs and have experienced an increase in leg cramping, try adding a few stretches to your workout routine. This will help keep you flexible and possibly reduce leg cramps.
An injury can sideline you for weeks or even months. So, once the doctor has cleared you to workout after an exercise injury, how do you go about getting back into shape? Today, we have you covered with tips on how to do just that!
People who are just learning about their body and the type of exercise equipment that is available to them often have some major decisions to make. Not only does exercise equipment range in price, it also ranges in varying degrees of complexity. If you are just starting out, you don't need a machine with all the bells and whistles attached. It will end up being overwhelming and you are more likely to give up when you realize you are in over your head. Look for pieces of equipment that fit within your limitations as well as your goals. A perfect example of choosing the best cardio machine is whether to choose an elliptical machine or a treadmill.
You work out hard and train consistently, but all your hard work could be for naught without another crucial fitness ingredient: quality nutrition. Eating right is the key to retaining muscle as well as building it. Nutrition also assists in efficient recovery after a workout so that you can stay injury-free. The following are the top 10 muscle-building foods and retaining post-workout health:
The Best and Worst Diet Choices for Sushi
Going out for sushi is an awesome experience and a fun meal choice for most of us. It offers an opportunity to eat some unique fish and try creative flavor combinations. And most of the ingredients used at sushi restaurants are healthy. But there are quite a few options that can derail a diet as well.
It’s hard enough to get to the gym. But when you consider finding an ideal workout buddy, the task becomes, even more, daunting. Why is this so hard?
