WHAT IS A TRAINING PLAN? A training plan is a useful companion and guide on your journey to get fitness results. Are you looking for exercises to build a bigger butt or shape your abs? Whatever your goal is, your training plan should always be tailored to you and your expectations. TRAINING PLAN TIPS The workout should push you...
Top 5 Foods for a Muscle Gain Diet 1. LENTILS Legumes are protein and fiber powerhouses. Lentils, for example, are especially high in protein. 100 g of this dry good provides about 25 g of protein. 2. EGGS Eggs are the perfect food for a muscle gain diet. One chicken egg provides about 7 g of protein. Plus, its biological value...
WHAT ARE HIP FLEXORS? The hip flexors are a group of muscles located around the top of your leg in the pelvic area. They connect the lower back to the hips, groin, and thighs. 6 SYMPTOMS OF TIGHT HIPS Is your iliopsoas your problem? Here are six common symptoms: Tightness in the lower back Poor...
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a condition that causes hormonal imbalances and problems with metabolism. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common health condition experienced by one out of 10 women of childbearing age. How does diet affect PCOS? Primary ways that diet affects PCOS are weight management and insulin production and resistance. Managing insulin levels with a...
Symptoms Here are the most common symptoms associated with PCOS: Menstrual irregularities like irregular, skipped or heavy periods. Inability to get pregnant. Acne. Excess facial and body hair, showing up in a male pattern (including the upper lip, chin, and chest). Obese Cause and treatment PCOS is much more common in women with excess weight, type...
The First Steps to Going Low-Carb Know which foods have carbs, then build your plate. Grains, like bread and rice, are a top source of carbs, along with starchy veggies and legumes like potatoes, corn and beans. Fruits and milk are also big sources. Keep whole grains, dairy (like plain yogurt and milk), fruit and...
Grains. Legumes (or beans). Dairy. Fruit. Starchy vegetables (such as potatoes, sweet potato, beans, corn). Processed or refined foods (such as white bread, white rice, hot chips). Sugary sweets (such as biscuits, cakes and lollies). What is a low-carb diet? Low-carbohydrate (low-carb) diets are popular because they are based on claims that carbohydrates cause weight...
A low-carb diet is one that limits carbohydrates, primarily found in sugary foods, pasta, and bread. Studies show that low-carb diets can result in weight loss. When you avoid sugar and starches, your blood sugar tends to stabilize, and the levels of the fat-storing hormone insulin drop. Eat: Meat, fish, eggs, vegetables growing above ground and...
A low-carb diet is a diet that restricts carbohydrates. There are many different types of low-carb diets, and studies show that they can cause weight loss. The Basics Eat: Meat, fish, eggs, vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds, high-fat dairy. Don’t eat: Sugar, HFCS, wheat, seed oils, trans fats. Foods to Avoid Sugar: Soft drinks, fruit juices, agave,...
Macro cycling is a diet where you eat varying amounts of carbohydrates and fats over alternating 2–week periods. People who use macro cycling are generally trying to lose weight. Though some individuals have found it can help promote weight loss. What is macro cycling? Macro cycling is a way of dieting where you alternate how...