Year: 2013

Type I fibers (sometimes called slow-twitch or slow-oxidative fibers) are better designed for prolonged exercise performed at a lower intensity.…

Oatmeal is an inexpensive and delicious way to get more fiber into your diet. One reason oats are such a…

Clinical deficiency can cause anaemia or nervous system damage. Most vegans consume enough B12 to avoid clinical deficiency. Two subgroups…

Exercise intensity refers to the level of exertion. For instance, lifting a weight that results in muscular fatigue after just…

Did you know that a deficiency of certain minerals can derail your workouts by limiting muscular contractile abilities? Here are…

At one time there was a belief that higher intakes of protein can be problematic to health. Today we know…

Melatonin is a hormone made by your pineal gland (a small gland inside your brain). Your pineal gland controls your…

Sprinting should be performed incrementally. The increment is a time of rest between sprints equal to or greater than the…

Arginine has always been a popular nutrient among bodybuilders. Along with its metabolite ornithine, it’s long been touted as stimulating…

Simply stated, obesity is a state of excessive body fat. Based on research using Body Mass Index almost one-third of…