Choosing Healthy Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are an important food group and are generally considered to be essential to optimum health. This is something that we have explored more extensively in a previous article. Today we are going to take a closer look at which foods are arguably the best carbohydrate sources for a healthy diet.
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Understanding Your Energy Systems
One thing that all humans have in common is that their bodies must use energy from food in order to bring about movement, as well as to allow essential bodily functions to continue. Although this energy must be sourced from food, the food must first go through a process in order to be turned into energy.
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Understanding Macronutrients and Micronutrients
Macronutrients and micronutrients are both groups of nutrients required by your body for optimum health. Each of the nutrients within each group is required in varying amounts by the body - and for different reasons. Today we are going to take a look at the difference between the two groups and analyse those that fall into either category!
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Are You Confused by Carbs?
Carbohydrates have been demonised by health experts in the last few years, with much supporting evidence as to why they might not be a great choice for dieters. Although several diets may suggest that you eliminate carbohydrates if you are to lose weight effectively, they are actually an essential food group.
Massage for Muscle Recovery
Getting your body to feel normal again after a workout can often take a little more time than you would like. This is especially true if you are new to exercise and you are using muscles that have generally not been over-exerted for a while, if ever at all! This is also likely to happen when you begin to increase the amount of weight that you are lifting, or the duration of cardio exercises that you are undertaking. You may find that you experience aching and reduced movement in certain areas of your body for anywhere up to a few days afterwards! Not only is this uncomfortable, but it can also deter you from wanting to continue with your workout plans.
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The Importance of a Pre-Workout Routine
Working out regularly is a fantastic way to keep on top of your fitness and can benefit every part of your body if you do it right! Making sure that you prepare yourself, both physically and mentally, before a workout will help you to make the most of the exercise that you do. This can also help you to maintain your stamina and motivation as you push yourself harder and harder through each session.
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