Self-Defense is defined as being able to defend oneself from all things bad by utilizing techniques that can neutralize an enemy by any means necessary. Pretty tough words, but by using simple things such as common sense and a little self-confidence, certain situations can be avoided. For instance, locking your car doors as soon as…
Aerobic training doesn’t work as well as anaerobic training. First of all who really wants to spend an hour running, cycling, etc…? Your body will adapt to it. As you get fitter, it becomes harder to burn the same amount of calories as when you started exercising because your body becomes more efficient. So the…
In the last article we looked at a brief history of supplementation through the ages and some current regulations surrounding the present day nutritional supplement industry. I know the history buffs loved it and probably researched every aspect of it while everyone else said “SO WHAT DO I TAKE?????” Well, let’s start with what everyone…
A Brief History (Better living through science since always) Nutritional supplements have been used throughout history by every civilization for the same reasons we now use them; prevent disease, cure disease, increase performance, improve body image, etc. This is why we have ancient traditional institutions like Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic (Indian) Medicine that are now…
When my grandfather had the benefits of yoga described to him, the increased flexibility, the improved circulation, stress reduction, etc., he exclaimed succinctly, “there’s nothing wrong with it!”. And, after years of exploring the practice and teaching of yoga, I would have to agree with him. While some that have experienced a few classes may…
Cortisol, (referred to as the stress hormone) is a steroid hormone that is produced by the adrenal glands. Cortisol counter acts fat storing effects of insulin by accelerating the process of gluconeogenesis, a way to make glucose (energy) from non-carbohydrate sources including making glucose from amino acids. Amino Acids that can be converted into glucose…
As a practitioner and teacher of yoga for the past decade i have come to realize that the lessons of this ancient practice provide a much needed foundation in many areas for just about everyone. At the same time, dedicating my life to the necessity of keeping the body strong, mobile and alert thru a…
Ask any child or young adult who is involved with sports what they like most about their involvement, and you are bound to get a plethora of different responses. This could be looked at as kids just being kids, living life in a simple and beautiful manner while not realizing what exactly they should be…
In today’s fitness and health industry, we are being hit with new fads and quirky equipment from every angle at every second of the day. Here to relieve you of having to waste time figuring out which ones are actually beneficial and worth your time, i present you with the TRX bodyweight suspension trainer. It…
Water is your best bet! Water is a nutrient. It does not supply calories, but without water, most people could not survive more than a few days. Your body is about 55 to 70 percent water, about 10-12 gallons. Water’s Role in the Body Regulating your body’s temperature is the major function of water. During…
