Enhancing the simple
Are you a smoothie lover? Looking for new smoothie recipes that use strawberries? If so, I’d like to share with you 7 of my favorite strawberry smoothie recipes. Let’s take a look at why strawberries are good for you. Strawberries are rich in vitamin C and a great source of dietary fiber. Strawberries can help prevent heart attacks, strokes, cancer, […]
So I was browsing through some of my favorite social networking websites looking for my muse and I found her where I least expected her. You see, I’m friends with a lot of the health and fitness industry’s forward thinkers and I usually find it among them, but instead I found it with two people who aren’t “in the know.” […]
Periodization programs of all kinds have become the de facto approach to sports strength and speed training. Problems can arise when combining a typical weight loss diet with a periodization program. At all times, you want to ensure that the body can handle the stress placed on it while allowing you to lose weight and make athletic gains. The typical […]
STUDY NOTES FOR 12′, 16′ AND 19′ DOLPHIN BOATS Important information about building your own ship! From time to time I have been asked the question “I would love to have a small boat, is it hard to build one?” It’s really amazing the looks of doubt when I answer, “No, no, no! If you know what to do and […]
The real benefits of aerobic exercise are achieved by increasing your heart rate and breathing hard for an extended period of time. During this aerobic activity, your body produces more energy and delivers more oxygen to your muscles. Your heart beats faster and blood flow increases to your muscles and then back to your lungs. Aerobic means “with oxygen” and […]
Do you love to see adorable hamsters, gerbils, rabbits or chinchillas in a pet store? They have certainly found their way into cartoons, stories, and cute greeting cards. The rabbit lore is reminiscent of the literary work of Beatrix Potter, especially that of the furry little scoundrel Peter who snuck into a farmer’s garden and had a feast before being […]
Getting bigger can be a challenging and time-consuming process, and in my opinion, it’s even more difficult than losing weight. Getting jacked up (aka weight gain) through a bulking phase means eating a LOT of food, all the time. I have compiled a list of tips to help you bulk up effectively and gain as much muscle as possible without […]
Stretching is very important at the beginning and end of an exercise. But its functions go beyond preventing strains and sprains. So why stretch? 1. Stretching before beginning an exercise prevents injuries. Helps muscles “warm up” and prepare before moving on to more intense exercises. Helps prevent “pulled muscles.” Allows for a greater range of motion. For example, if you […]
Most powerlifters and bodybuilders use various types of weights, such as cast iron weights, chrome weights, and vinyl weights. Although the main purpose of all these weights is to allow the bodybuilder to do extensive training to build his body stronger and fitter, still they are different from each other in shape, style, appearance and colors. Here in this article, […]
When we talk about straps, how can we forget the Egyptians since they were the ones who bought straps from us? Let’s get into the detail. Around 1570 BC, this practice spread between the Minoan and Mycenaean culture. The old and modern straps were almost the same design. They were worn by hunter-gatherers and were worn throughout Asia, Africa, and […]