To gain an extra 1lb of muscle a week, an athlete must consume an extra 3-400 calories a day (of course depending on the individual). Around 60% of diet should be CARBOHYDRATES. An Athlete does NOT need to increase the required amount of protein to gain bigger muscles. (in %) An intake of 2 g…
Ever get MUSCLE CRAMP in a game or while training? Excessive sweating causes loss of sodium. Taking in too much salt, dehydration and a shortage of potassium can all cause cramps. How to avoid? Keep up with your flexibility. Stay hydrated. Keep on top of your potassium and sodium levels by consuming: Sodium: – Sea…
When the body is placed under stress (beginning of workout) cortisol is released by the adrenal glands. It is a catabolic (tissue break down) hormone and it has a number of functions to maintain energy supply during the breakdown of macro-nutrients: It enters the liver to aid glycogenolysis It enters adipose tissue to release free…
A degeneration of the joint tissue, including articular cartilage and subchondral bone. This is a very common condition in all ages.
This is a chronic, systematic inflammatory disorder that may affect many tissues and organs but principally synovial joints. What are the signs and symptoms?
There are a number of possible causes including damage to or herniation of an intervertebral disc, damage to or degeneration of a facet joint, or weakened or damaged and/or global muscles.
Your BMR is the amount of energy your body requires each day, in the form of calories, to function properly (including involuntary functions like breathing and keeping your heart beating) while your at complete rest.
It is caused by a absence of insulin production from the pancreas. Modifiable risks are poor dieting. None modifiable risks are age, viral infection and autoimmune.
HIIT involves short bursts of intense exercise followed by rest or active recovery. Some great benefits to HIIT are it is a great way to increase your metabolism, it’s quick and convenient and there is no equipment needed.
High blood pressure, or Hypertension, is such a common condition that can be easily controlled with the right lifestyle choices.