Fitness
Parkinson's Disease: Is Caffeine the Cure?
Once a medical study was published on the application of caffeine for treating Parkinson's disease, it stirred up a lot of controversy. Yet, I look at caffeine as a two edged sword, a risky thing to use regardless of any contribution it might make....
How to Stretch Your Rotator Cuff Before a Tournament
How in the heck do you stretch your shoulders before a match? I've seen a lot of goofy "demonstrations" from shoulder swings to the spread eagle from players out on the court getting warmed up just before a match. Some of the things I've seen can be...
The Glycemic Index of Carbohydrates
The nutritional goals of athletes must include the use of carbohydrates to provide prolonged energy for exercise sessions, improve performance, and restore glycogen for optimal recovery. The attention paid to the type of carbohydrate, however, has o...
Smoothies? How healthy are they really?
Not long ago I did a bit of research on the biggest smoothie retailers in the country. Most of you who know me understand that I’m not a low carb advocate in any sense of the word. However, I am not high carb promoter either. First off, your body...
Fractures and Dislocations
Poor hand positioning, due to restrictions in the shoulder or elbow for instance, can strain the wrist and hand. Think of hand and wrist movements os the fine tuning elements of any sporting action Movement and power production with foot positioning...
Two simple ways to raise Testosterone production
Body lifestyle change is very important for example if you are getting a bad amount of sleep , chances are your testosterone levels could fall a whopping 40%. There are different factors that can raise or lower your testosterone production. * Don...
Basic Faqs on Facts
Fat, also called lipid, is a compound made by chemically bonding fatty acids to glycerol to form glycerides. When three fatty acids are hooked to glycerol, the fat compound is a triglyceride. Almost 95% of fat stored in the body is triglyceride, wit...
Exercising the Buddy System
How many of you reading this finds it difficult to adhere to a fitness regime? If you’re like most Americans, you probably find it at least challenging, some may even go so far as to say impossible. From my experience, I find that you must adhere...
The Infrared Sauna Heater - Power Savings With Health Benefits
The infrared sauna is gaining a major foothold in the sauna market, and for good reasons. The main powerhouse of the sauna, the infrared heater, contains a slew of health benefits and cost savings that anyone can learn to appreciate. In fact, medica...