After a rough workout, you may consider supplementing with glutamine. Image Credit: prudkov/iStock/Getty Images You feel great all day after a hard workout, but you wake up the next day so sore you can barely walk – and you thought exercise was good for you. Actually, it is, and that soreness means that you worked hard enough to get results. What you need now is to create the right internal environment for muscle recovery....
Cruciferous vegetables contain antioxidants and compounds that may help stave off heart disease and certain cancers. Image Credit: kosobu/iStock/GettyImages Vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet, but not all veggies pack the same nutritional punch. Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage and kale, tend to stand out among edible plants because they are linked to several health benefits — most notably a reduced risk of cancer. Advertisement Read more: Are You Eating the Daily Recommended Amount of Fruits and Vegetables?...
A pint of beer on a restaurant table. Image Credit: tfoxfoto/iStock/Getty Images Cholecystitis is a term that refers to inflammation of the gallbladder, a condition that can be aggravated by certain foods. These include refined carbohydrates, alcohol, high-fat dairy products, fatty meats and foods that are fried or packed in oil. Advertisement Gallbladder Function Your gallbladder stores and concentrates bile, which is produced by your liver. When you eat a fatty meal, your gallbladder contracts and releases stored bile into the small intestine to digest the fat....
Sip a cup of hot lemon tea before bed for better sleep. Image Credit: NikiLitov/iStock/Getty Images You may enjoy lemon tea – often infused with a range of herbs, including lemongrass – for its tart flavor, but it offers benefits beyond waking up your taste buds. As an herbal tea, it’s naturally caffeine-free and rich in antioxidants. Drinking it regularly may also reduce your risk of cancer and could improve sleep....
Walking up stairs uses many of your lower body muscles. Climbing stairs is, for many people, a daily activity while for others it is also an effective form of exercise. Athletes from a variety of sports use stair climbing as a conditioning workout and it is not uncommon to see people running up and down stadium or office building stairs. There are also numerous races up long flights of stairs. One of the most well-known and popular is the annual Empire State Building race that involves running up 86 flights, a total of 1,576 steps and a gain in altitude of about 1,200 feet....
Push ups are an important part of the police academy workout plan. Image Credit: zoranm/E+/GettyImages The specific workouts and fitness standards for recruits to enter the police academy vary by department. Develop a police academy workout plan that will help you prepare for the physical fitness test. Advertisement Physical Fitness Testing Requirements Prior to entering the police academy, recruits must pass a physical agility test that ensures they meet the minimum departmental standards for muscular strength and endurance, aerobic endurance and anaerobic power....
Sliced sausage Image Credit: DAJ/amana images/Getty Images Potassium nitrate, also known as saltpeter, is an odorless powder composed of transparent and/or white crystals. It is prepared commercially for use in a number of products, including gunpowder, fireworks, matches, rocket propellants, ceramics, glass and fertilizers. It is also used as a food preservative, and can be found in cured meats, cheeses and toothpaste, according to Chemicalland21.com. While saltpeter is considered to be a stable compound in normal conditions, it has some unique chemical properties that can pose risks, and should be handled with care....
There are both pros and cons of bioengineered foods. Image Credit: CasarsaGuru/E+/GettyImages Depending on your background and personal beliefs, you might hear the acronym GMO and automatically think good. Or you may think the exact opposite. Here’s what we can all agree on: The topic of genetically modified food isn’t so black and white. Advertisement In recent years, major food brands including Cheerios and Chipotle have sworn off GMOs, arguing that these ingredients don't measure up to their standards and may negatively affect their customers' personal health and the health of the planet....
Climbing a rope isn't just for gym class; it's making an appearance in CrossFit and bootcamp workouts. Image Credit: MoMo Productions/DigitalVision/GettyImages Climbing a rope can be intimidating, especially when you’re in a gym or CrossFit class where everyone is making it look easy. But getting past your fear and learn this skill offers several benefits. Plus, it’s fun! Advertisement "The benefits of climbing a rope are multifold, from core strength development, lung development, proprioception, grip strength and simply learning to trust your body when fatigued," says Brittany Marsh, certified CrossFit coach for Kuudose....
Relative exercise intensity takes into account your own fitness level. Image Credit: Medioimages/Photodisc/Photodisc/Getty Images Exercise intensity is an important part of your exercise program. Working at the right intensity can mean the difference between weight and health improvements or wasted efforts. You can judge your intensity in respect to your own fitness level or as a generalization. Others may need to use their own feeling to rate their intensity. Advertisement Absolute Intensity Absolute intensity is a general measurement of intensity applied to anyone, independent of any factors....
When you're practicing social distancing but still need to leave the house, there are steps you can take to avoid bringing germs home with you. Image Credit: Inti St Clair/Tetra images/GettyImages The novel coronavirus is still circulating, and while multiple vaccines are available, not everyone has had a chance to get their shot yet. Advertisement If you aren't yet fully vaccinated, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends following a trio of preventative practices: wearing a mask, washing your hands and staying at least six feet from others whenever possible....
Pushing your limits with yoga may cause you to feel the burn. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/Getty Images One of the many reasons we love yoga is that it makes us limber and supple – in the long run, anyway. As with most exercise, though, suddenly getting into yoga or pushing past your familiar limits may temporarily have the opposite effect of sore, tight muscles. But don’t let that scare you off yoga....
Farmer holding a handful of soy beans Image Credit: Fuse/Fuse/Getty Images Soy nut butter is a peanut butter substitute made from roasted soybeans, rather than peanuts. Soy nut butter was originally developed for people with allergies to peanuts and tree nuts. You can get many of the nutritional benefits with soy nut butter as you can regular peanut butter and, in many cases, soy nut butter has better nutrition. Soy nut butter contains no gluten or dairy products....
We asked experts to recommend their favorite nutrition books for beginners. Image Credit: bernardbodo/iStock/GettyImages Finding a book on nutrition that’s thought-provoking, helpful and interesting can be a huge challenge, especially with so much conflicting information out there. So, we did some of the work for you and asked experts to recommend their favorite nutrition reads. Advertisement But don't expect to find any crash-diet how-to books on this list. Here, we name books that teach you how to eat a balanced diet, make you aware of eating habits that may be sabotaging weight loss, provide yummy and nutritious recipes and more....
While there aren't any specific foods that make your buttocks smaller, certain nutrients may enhance your efforts and should feature prominently in your diet to reduce buttocks and thighs. Image Credit: nerudol/iStock/GettyImages Everyone has “problem areas” they’d like to wave a magic wand at. Unfortunately, only healthy eating and regular exercise will help you lose fat. An effective diet to reduce buttocks and thighs is one that is low in calories and includes foods rich in protein and fiber....
Protein shakes help build muscles. Image Credit: Lecic/iStock/GettyImages Protein is often hailed as a muscle-building macronutrient, but even though you may know it can help you slim down, you’re probably left wondering about the best protein for lean muscle gain and if it even makes a difference. Advertisement The answer is yes. Certain protein supplements, like whey protein and casein protein, are better than others when it comes to muscle gains; however, some experts think that the type of protein doesn't matter as long as you're getting enough of it during the day....
Vitamins and supplements may be an antidote for dry skin. Image Credit: Creativeye99/iStock/GettyImages It’s reasonable to view the skin you wear as a window to your nutritional health. If you’re plagued by dry, itchy skin or have ugly red blotches that you can’t seem to get rid of, there may be vitamin and mineral supplements that will help your skin regain its health and natural glow. Advertisement Important for Skin Health A lack of certain nutrients can cause your skin to dry out or show other early signs of problems usually associated with dryness....
Deadlifts are only effective if you do them properly. Image Credit: mihailomilovanovic/E+/GettyImages Queen of compound movements. Granddaddy of all lifts. Healthlift. No exercise has quite as many boastful nicknames as the deadlift. But that’s because it’s hard to out-shine the full-body muscle-building movement. Advertisement "The deadlift strengthens almost every muscle in the body including the hamstrings, quads, calves, glutes, core, shoulders, traps, back, lats, forearms and grip," says physical therapist Grayson Wickham, DPT, CSCS, founder of Movement Vault, a digital movement education platform....
This single-arm dumbbell workout targets your biceps, triceps, shoulders, chest and back. Image Credit: LightFieldStudios/iStock/GettyImages With quarantine orders in full effect through the winter, chances are body-weight workouts are the bread and butter of your routine. But if you want to get stronger over time, you’ll need to tackle new challenges so your body doesn’t adapt, and that means adding some real load — starting with only one dumbbell. Advertisement This 20-minute, single-arm dumbbell workout allows you to build upper-body strength with unilateral movements....
Woman walking her dog. Image Credit: Oscar Wong/Moment/GettyImages Burning fat can help showcase toned muscles and decrease your overall body size, making it a fitness goal for many people. Although all types of exercise offer benefits for your body and emotional health, walking and running are relatively simple compared to other sports. Both aerobic exercise options have advantages and disadvantages. Advertisement Shared Characteristics Both walking and running can improve energy, lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels, decrease your risk of disease and make you feel better emotionally, according to FitDay....
