Thinking of taking a few months off……This is what Happens

Although resting muscles for recovery is important we can actually detrain our muscles if we take too long before we use them again. Detraining starts to occurs within a relatively short time period after training ceases. Approximately 10% of strength is lost after 8 weeks of inactivity, but 30-40% of muscular endurance is lost during […]

Good And Bad Fats

Fantastic article and really explains why saturated fat is NOT bad for you!! http://eatingacademy.com/nutrition/how-did-we-come-to-believe-saturated-fat-and-cholesterol-are-bad-for-us

Is There A Peak Time To Exercise

The simple answer is NO. There are many articles relating to this but it simply comes down to the fact some people are morning people, and others might have more energy in the evening. As long as we do exercise, it is a personal choice. When is convenient for you?

Great Benefits Of Drinking Water With Cucumber

Helps Hydrate You – When you meet your specific water needs you’ll enjoy the benefits of staying hydrated, like maintaining the right body temperature, helping your cardiovascular system, and assisting in the cleansing of toxins. For the best results make sure you are using purified or spring water to avoid the intake of contaminants. Provides Extra […]

Banana Ginger Smoothie

Soothe digestion, heartburn, nausea, and other stomach trouble with the fresh ginger in this natural remedy smoothie recipe. SERVINGS: 2 1 banana, sliced ¾ c (6 oz) vanilla yogurt 1 Tbsp honey ½ tsp freshly grated ginger COMBINE the banana, yogurt, honey, and ginger. Blend until smooth. NUTRITION (per serving) 157 cals, 1 g fat, […]