Do Not Cut Carbs……Get Them From The Correct Sources.

Carbohydrates are one of the main types of nutrients. They are the most important source of energy for your body. Your digestive system changes carbohydrates into glucose (blood sugar). Your body uses this sugar for energy for your cells, tissues and organs so it is important that we get these in our body, however there […]

Why Is A Healthy Breakfast So Important…….

Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. Not only does it give you energy to start a new day, but breakfast is linked to many health benefits, including weight control and improved performance. Studies show that eating a healthy breakfast (as opposed to the kind containing fats and carbohydrates) can help give you: A more nutritionally complete diet, higher […]

Do You Know How Much Water You Should Drink For Your Body Weight?

To determine your normal hydration needs, calculate your body weight in pounds, divide it by 2 and drink that many ounces of water each day. For example, a 200 pound man should drink 100 ounces of quality water each day! If you are in a hot climate or exercising, you should increase this amount. (Note: […]

Different Types Of Muscle Contractions

Isotonic Contractions Isotonic contractions are those which cause the muscle to change length as it contracts and causes movement of a body part. There are two types of Isotonic contraction: Concentric – Concentric contractions are those which cause the muscle to shorten as it contracts. Eccentric – Eccentric contractions are the opposite of concentric and occur when […]