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Pre-Workout Meal May Boost Your Weight Loss
A new study has made fitness experts realize that it is not just how much you eat that matters when it comes to losing weight during exercise, but also what kind of foods you should consumer before working out. The study, which was funded by Mars UK (a food and candy company) and published in the May issue of The Journal of Nutrition, states that women who ate a breakfast rich in low-glycemic inde... [Read More]
What to Eat Before and After a Workout
Health.com's resident dietitian has recently co-authored a book about sports nutrition entitled Energy to Burn: The Ultimate Food and Nutrition Guide to Fuel Your Active Life. Energy to Burn: The Ultimate Food and Nutrition Guide to Fuel Your Active Life. The book offers information about what foods to eat to help physically active people reach their goals and nutrition-conditioning strategies to ... [Read More]
Eating Well and Stay Active
Teens should eat well in order to do well in sports. What teens follow in their everyday diet may help affect how they perform in their sport of choice. A sports diet is not just simply a matter of taking on the necessary carbs or drinking the best sports energy drink around. There is actually more to it than that. Eating Extra CaloriesBasically, teens engaged into sports and the less sporty types... [Read More]
Eating for Sports
Eating is different for star athletes as it is for not-so-active people. Remember when Michael Phelps revealed that he chows down enormous amounts of food during each meal. If you did not here about it, here's an example from a Wall Street Journal Article published last August 13, 2008:Breakfast: Three fried-egg sandwiches loaded with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, fried onions and mayonnaise. Two cup... [Read More]
Facts About Sport Nutrition
WaterYou can survive for a month without food, but only a few days without water. Water is the most important nutrient for active people. When you sweat, you lose water, which must be replaced. Drink fluids before, during, and after workouts. Water is a fine choice for most workouts. However; during continuous workouts of greater than 90 minutes, your body may benefit from a sports drink. Sports d... [Read More]
Diet for Bodybuilding
A diet for bodybuilding is specially formulated to help a person build up on muscles faster during workout. The key element to such a diet is nutrition. Well-balanced nutrition will help provide the body with the nutrients needed in order to acquire energy, achieve muscle growth and recuperate from the resulting exertion. In order to build up bulk and muscle in the body, there are certain characte... [Read More]
Hydration for Athletes
It is important for athletes to be well nourished and well hydrated before going for a workout. Always put in mind that building strength requires athletes to fuel their bodies with the right foods and fluids, putting into consideration the right amount of protein and proper hydration. Dehydration is not the only problem that athletes may acquire. Hyponatremia, or fluid overload, is also common. T... [Read More]
Sports Drinks: Do You Need Them?
Probably you have tried and tested sports drinks such as Gatorade, Powerade and Isoport. Some people may not even have to argue that they enjoyed drinking these kinds of drinks even wihout themselves being active or not engaging into any type of intense physical activity. For athletes, intaking sports drink is necessary to keep them hydrated and have their electrolytes easily replaced after hours ... [Read More]
Sports Drinks: Do You Need Them?
Probably you have tried and tested sports drinks such as Gatorade, Powerade and Isoport. Some people may not even have to argue that they enjoyed drinking these kinds of drinks even wihout themselves being active or not engaging into any type of intense physical activity. For athletes, intaking sports drink is necessary to keep them hydrated and have their electrolytes easily replaced after hours ... [Read More]
The Effects of Caffeine on Exercise Performance
Being one of the most widely used stimulants in the world, caffeine causes the heart rate and blood pressure to increase, making the individual temporarily feel awake and energetic. Foods and beverages like coffee, teas, soft drinks, chocolate and cocoa are few of the most popular foods with caffeine. Caffeine acts as a stimulant on the central nervous system which cause the heart rate and blood p... [Read More]