How to burn more calories for your Body Composition

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NUTRITION FUNDAMENTALS: CALORIES   Calories…yawn.  Seems like something your great aunt Molly might worry about, not an active athlete like you.  But knowing about calories is a fundamental skill of your nutrition game plan.  Calories is to your body what gas is to you car- no gas, no go!   How many calories you need… [Continue Reading]

Successful Formula For Gaining Muscle Mass

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 Adding muscle mass is hard work.   To get the most benefit from our hard work, you need to do three things: train right, get enough rest and eat right.   Follow a Good Training Program Muscle growth results from progressive resistance training.  The resistance program for building muscle generally includes two to four sets of… [Continue Reading]

How to Lower Fat in your Diet Easily

FAT-HOW LOW CAN YOU GO?   How much fat should you eat? To answer that question, you’ll need to consider your health profile as well as you training.  Follow this chart: My family members have heart disease and/or I have high blood cholesterol. YES NO Your Category: low fat Diet See the chart on the… [Continue Reading]

How Protein during Exercise Increases Performance

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Protein Intake During Exercise   Many coaches, athletes and trainers recognize the importance of protein for posy-exercise recovery and as part of a well-balanced diet to support muscle mass.  However, little thought is usually given to protein intake during exercise.  When it comes to exercise nutrition, carbohydrates dominate, and for good scientific reason.  While carbohydrates… [Continue Reading]

How to alleviate common sports pains and injuries

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What Are Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Impingement Syndrome of the Shoulder? Tendinitis, Bursitis and Impingement Syndrome are closely related and may appear alone or together. If the rotator cuff and bursa are irritated, inflamed, and swollen, they may become squeezed between the head of the humerus and the acromion and cause pain. Over many years, repeated… [Continue Reading]