Lose Fat Faster Before Breakfast
Jan. 24, 2013 — People can burn up to 20% more body fat by exercising in the morning on an empty stomach, according to new research from Northumbria University. In a study published online in the British Journal of Nutrition on January 24, academics sought to find out whether the known benefits
Fitness, Sports & Nutrition Associations
A variety of fitness, sports, and nutrition topics and resources from organizations and institutes that specialize in sports medicine and exercise science research.
Obesity a Disease? How Fitness Professionals Can Help
By Dr. Georgene Collins The blogosphere is abuzz since the American Medical Association made a landmark decision to label obesity a disease in June. Although new for the AMA, other professional organizations previously considered obesity a disease. For example, Medicare removed language from its operations manual in 2004 that obesity was
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The Right Snack May Aid Satiety, Weight Loss
July 16, 2013 — Healthy snacks that promote a feeling of fullness (satiety) may reduce the amount of food intake at subsequent meals and limit overall food consumption, according to a presentation today at the 2013 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting & Food Expo® in Chicago.
Digesting the Implications of Breakfast
Digesting the Implications of Breakfast Posted: 07/29/2013 11:30 am
Mindful Eating for Physical Activity and Athletes
By Dr. Shahla Khan Most of us do not think about eating. In our rushed lives, we do not think about when we eat, what we eat and why we eat and how we eat. If we take the time to really think about and bring our attention to our eating
ADD/ADHD Resources
What is ADD/ADHD? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that appears in early childhood. You may know it by the name attention deficit disorder, or ADD. ADD/ADHD makes it difficult for people to inhibit their spontaneous responses—responses that can involve everything from movement to speech to attentiveness. The signs and
Intestinal Permeability
Intestinal permeability, or ‘leaky gut syndrome’ is receiving increasing attention as the hard-to-deal factor in patients being treated for food intolerances. Hyperpermeability is also associated with Coeliac disease, alcoholism, Crohn’s disease, atopic eczema, chronic giardiasis and intestinal candidosis. It has long been known that fibre in the diet is important
A Quick and Easy Guide to Indoor Rowing Machines
By: John Phung Did you know that rowing is one of the best exercises for developing aerobic fitness? Not only does working out with rowing machines or rowing ergometers allow people to develop their cardiovascular system, but they also place considerable demands on your muscular system. Unlike cardio machines such as treadmills, exercise bikes, and […]
The Power of the Pyramid System
By Joyce Vedral, Ph.D. at http://www.joycevedral.com/ Time and again, people ask me, “Joyce, what is the secret of your system. Why is it that after trying so many other weight-training programs, after using your workouts for four weeks I see amazing changes in my body?” Well, it’s the best kept andthe worst kept secret. It’s […]