Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Don’t use training at home as an excuse for lack of muscle building progress. While it may be easier to switch up your routine and include a wider variety of exercises at a gym, there’s no reason why you can’t build muscle at home. How fast you build muscle depends on several different factors.
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Seven years ago, not many people had heard of CrossFit, let alone participated in any sort of CrossFit Workout of the Day (a.k.a. WOD). Today, CrossFit has become one of the fastest-growing sports. There are currently more than 10,000 affiliate gyms, (called “boxes” in CrossFit lingo), up from just 13 in 2005. The sport is
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It’s important to know what you’re putting down the hatch. Have you ever wondered what’s in your protein powder not just the amount of protein, carbs and fat? by K. ALEISHA FETTERS Last Updated: Oct 10, 2016 Is your goal to lean out or get swole? Maybe you’re just trying to get your daily dose.
What’s Really In Your Protein Powder? The Answer May Surprise You Read More »
Chocolate Protein Shake 1 cup vanilla almond milk 1 banana 1 heaping spoonful of natural peanut butter 2 TBS unsweetened cocoa powder 1-3 TBS hemp seeds handful of ice edited to add: I now add a spoonful of chia seeds too! Place all ingredients in a blender and BLEND until smooth. I love this drink
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Hiking and Walking Benefit Heart, Mind and Body. Striding along a trail boosts your spirits, sharpens your concentration, and gives a good workout. Hiking and walking outdoors have plenty of perks: nice views, fresh air, and the sounds and smells of nature. Hiking and walking are powerful cardio workouts that can: Lower your risk of
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Many winemakers consider S02 essential for consistency and quality in wine, but there have been contentious moves to abandon its use. Are sulfites in wine harmful? And what are the effects on aroma and flavour of cutting back in the cellar? Simon Woolf takes a balanced view… I have two bottles here in front of
Sulphites in Wine: Friend or Foe? Read More »
Here’s how to Maximize Shoulder Growth during this Overhead Press Variation If you want bolder shoulders, take a page from Arnold Schwarzenegger’s training book.The bodybuilder’s unique twist on the overhead press is so effective at spurring muscle growth that the exercise was named after him. That’s because the Arnold Press hits all 3 sections of
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Step up your gains with just one dumbbell. The stepup is a great exercise for building your hamstrings and glutes. You’ll often see guys doing them with a loaded barbell or a set of dumbbells. But a less-is-more approach can make this move even more effective. By using a single dumbbell, held in front of
This Leg Exercise also works your Core, Shoulders, and Back – Goblet Stepup Read More »
Get stronger at home – no gym required Building speed and endurance on the bike is about more than how many miles you pedal. “You also need total-body strength, power, core stability, and flexibility,” says Greg Moore, a performance specialist at St. Vincent Sports Performance in Indianapolis. That said, getting to and from the gym
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Registered dietitian Joanna Wilson gives us the lowdown on why oats are so awesome… 5 Reasons To Add Oats To Your Diet: 1. They’re Good For Your Heart In 1997, after reviewing 33 clinical studies performed over the previous decades, the FDA approved of a claim that taking in at least 3g of beta-glucan from
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