Fat mass is the result of a balance between fat oxidation (“burning” fat) and fat storage while muscle mass is the result of a balance between protein breakdown and protein synthesis. All of these four processes occur in
What will you be thinking when we get to 2019? It’s January and gym are flooded with people determined to get in shape. Yes, losing weight is the most popular New Year’s Resolution, yet only 9.2% feel like
The eccentric part of a lift is the part where the muscle being worked is becoming longer; for example extending the arm during a bicep curl or lowering the bar during a bench press. It has been shown
We have mentioned the three factors of intensity; Load, Effort and Exertion. Load (how much weight you use) is one of the most important factors for your intensity and is measured as a percentage of your 1 repetition
As the holidays are approaching, unfortunately, so is weight gain. It’s no secret that during Christmas holiday people tend to gain a few pounds… or more. Some of those pounds may come from more excessive eating of more
Changes associated with normal aging increase nutritional risks for older adults. With aging, the human body loses its ability to keep inner balance (homeostatic control) and organs decrease in functioning quality. The elderly body needs less calories as
Do you have low back pain or a disc herniation? While there is a lot that goes into this issue, two things to keep in mind is (1) disc herniations are among people without back pain, and (2) they can heal with time without surgery. Let’s dig deeper…
