Don’t know how to strength train while traveling? Exercise bands offer portability, fun, and strength training all in one. Don’t let business trips, lack of space, or money get in your way of exercise again. Resistance bands are as effective as weights and machines, making them a perfect addition to a home gym or [...]
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Could you use a massage after every workout? Save your money because for $10 you can purchase a foam roller at your local fitness store. Foam rolling can be performed on the lower body, upper back and chest to relax the muscles. It is said to be more effective than stretching; however, it also [...] A new surge of fitness classes combining latin dance, international dance moves, aerobics, flexibility, endurance and strength has hit gyms all over the Northern Virginia area…Zumba! Zumba is a group exercise class founded by a celebrity fitness trainer to get you motivated, having fun, and getting in shape. Zumba will bew sure to give you [...] This is a common complaint I often hear from patients attempting to lose weight. The answer to weight loss is to expend more than you consume. If you require 2,000 calories to maintain your weight after exercise, then eating 2,000 calories will not cause you to gain or lose any weight. However, if [...] Pistachios measure up high in nutritional value, satiety, heart health benefits, and overall tastiness. Snacking on 49 pistachios yields 160 calories, 6 grams of protein, and 3 grams of fiber. It also has potassium, vitamin B-6, vitamin A, and beta-carotene to round out a perfect mid-afternoon meal. In addition, “empty pistachio shells serve [...] Animal and human studies (both epidemiological and clinical) have found protein to increase satiety when compared to high carbohydrate diets, by reducing food intake and aiding in weight loss. The global obesity epidemic has reached catastrophic proportions, and soy serves as a beneficial solution for high-quality protein that also benefits cardiovascular health. Soy protein [...] Eggs are natural and provide one of the highest quality proteins available through food. Research has shown that eggs keep appetites satisfied, aid in weight management and fat loss and help to preserve lean muscle mass. Eggs are the perfect breakfast option as they aid in curbing the appetite all day. One egg provides more than [...] An Israeli study has found that even a little physical activity can have substantial benefits for the elderly. They concluded that the three-year survival rate was about three times higher for active 85-year olds (4 hours or more per week) than for those who were inactive (less than 4 hours of exercise per week). [...] Cooked vegetables lose vitamins, minerals, colors and flavors if not cooked properly. Here are some fast and healthy ways to cook vegetables. SteamingSteaming is fast, preserves nutrients, and it works best for fresh and frozen vegetables such as carrots, broccoli, spinach and roots like beets, parsnips, peas and beans. If you don’t have a steaming basket, [...] Injuries can throw a monkey wrench into your regular exercise routine and may require a break from workouts. How can you still stay active while you heal? Special exercises can promote healing, muscular strength, stability, and flexibility. Even if one part of your body is injured, you may be able to exercise using [...] |
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