Oblique Exercises
July 30, 2009
Oblique Exercises
Since your oblique muscles are used in pretty much every form of exercise and sport this article is going to shed some light on how we use them and how to strengthen them. After all, they give your mid-section a very nice shape and help your reduce the strain on your lower back.
In case, you’re not familiar with where your obliques are, they are the large muscles on the side of your waist and are broad and thin and extend right to your ribs. They are considered part of your “core muscles” along with your abs and lower back muscles.
For most people and especially women, the oblique muscles are hidden by subcutaneous fat deposits so you may already be guessing what I’m going to talk about next….
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High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
July 23, 2009
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
I thought it was time to write an article about taking your interval training to the next level. You may have already heard about HIIT training but not known what it was about. HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training and is a killer form of cardio used by people who want to burn fat quickly with really intense workouts.
In other words, if you are just starting out this is not the right type of training for you. This is the kind of training that can make inexperienced people get nauseous and very light-headed so be warned! I would recommend this only to athletes and really fit individuals who have been training consistently for at least 6 months in a row.
With all that said let’s look at an example of HIIT and what it consists…
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BSN Syntha-6 Protein Review
July 21, 2009
BSN Syntha-6 Protein Review
If you haven’t yet make sure to ready my article on Whey Protein Powder and Whey Protein Isolate vs Whey Protein Concentrate. Now that aside, one of the top protein powder sellers on the market is BSN’s Syntha-6 which is easily identifiable by it’s trademark red container.
BSN Syntha-6 Extended Release Protein Blend is an all-day protein blend containing 6 individually complete proteins formulated with digesting proteins of varying rates. These distinct amino acid profiles ensure that your muscles are fed for up to 8 hours, while also increasing protein synthesis, and repairing damaged muscle tissue.
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Whey Protein Isolate vs Whey Protein Concentrate
July 16, 2009
Whey Protein Isolate vs Whey Protein Concentrate
You may have already read my article on whey protein powder where I mention that without a doubt, whey protein is the supplement I recommend the most when it comes to people who are focused on weight training and/or weight loss.
Just look at the fact that recent research is being heavily conducted on whey protein to verify its anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties as seen in studies on rodents. The BCAA’s (Branch Chained Amino Acids), glutamine and leucine that is contained in whey protein powder are essential in allowing our muscles to not only recover but to grow as well. In fact, if we don’t have enough protein in our diets we simply will not reach our maximal strength level.
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Sleep Well with the Right Pillow
July 9, 2009
Sleep Well with the Right Pillow
The Weight Loss and Training web site has been an excellent source of providing great advice for people looking to tone up, eat healthy and follow standout-workout routines. I thought it was time to start integrating fresh new press releases that I feel will be of value to you and my many other loyal visitors.
In today’s press release you will get some excellent advice on what to look for when buying a pillow and how to care of it. Having the right pillow is extremely important to sleeping well and keeping proper alignment of your spine.
Truth be told, sleep is one of the most important things in allowing your muscles to recover from your workouts and also to keep your hunger in check. Often, when we don’t get enough sleep we also lose control of our cravings and this sets us off the track of our healthy eating plan.
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The Fat Loss Diet
July 2, 2009
The Fat Loss Diet
This article is written for those who are strictly looking to lose fat with their diet. It must be warned that you may also see a little loss of muscle size, however in the long run, the fat loss will also mean more definition. So the result may be that your muscles look bigger because there is no fat covering them!
This diet looks at restricting high Glycemic carbs to the morning only. If you are wondering why high Glycemic carbs are considered at all, the reason is because they help fuel your muscles and allow you to maximize the intensity of your workouts.
The other part of this diet looks at eliminating processed foods with the exception of instant oatmeal (although not as processed as most cereals), as the oats are a great source of fiber and carbohydrates which provide your muscles with the energy bursts they need to burn fat.
