Let’s be honest, any kind of physical activity carries a risk for injuries, which in some cases could lead to permanent disability. Take the example of these Scandinavian studies that found that sports injuries represent 10 to 19% of all acute injuries seen in an emergency room. In sports like soccer, football, basketball and volleyball; …
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The best diet for women should be rich in fiber, healthy carbs, good fats (including omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids), healthy protein and a mix of vitamins and minerals. The good news is that it’s a flexible diet that allows for variety. You can eat a little bit of everything as long as it comes …
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Traditionally, a doctor would advise to reduce the consumption of cholesterol-rich foods, especially eggs, to lower fat levels in your body. Now, eggs seem to be making a comeback. So, what has changed? For a long time, eggs have been associated with heart disease risk because of their high content of cholesterol. While the latter …
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Gandhi’s inspirational quote “Live as if you were to die tomorrow” hit me one day at the gym. Since then, I’ve been thinking about what would be the best and the worst last CrossFit workout for me. Has it ever happened to you to think about this? In CrossFit, we train to strengthen our bodies …
Certain types of fats boost lean muscle growth. It might sound counterintuitive but it’s a science backed fact and in this article we are going to figure out what delicious fats you need to eat to grow the muscle you have been dreaming of. As a reminder, effective hypertrophy (muscle gain) requires a balance between …
Rowing is a popular fitness activity among all sorts of athletes, from runners to weightlifters. Stroke by stroke, athletes work to generate maximum power and endurance using the whole body. Will this complex movement help build muscle? A couple of months ago, my CrossFit gym organized a team rowing competition. The first part was to …
Both Pilates and Strength Training can improve overall strength and well being, each addressing specific training goals. Understanding how each of these methods work and the benefits you can get will help you to either choose one or find a mix between both to achieve your fitness goals. Pilates vs Strength Training : Which is …
The quality and duration of your sleep are associated with increasing muscle mass and strength. Sleep is an important part of biological and mental regeneration processes. If you don’t get enough sleep, or better to say, if you don’t get enough restorative sleep you won’t be able to concentrate, socialize with people, have a quality …
I’m a CrossFitter and a yogi and wanted a more objective view on the effects of yoga on muscle mass and strength. Here is what I learned. Maybe our perceptions about yoga are biased and we see it as the thing to do when you want to get more flexible. But research suggests that yoga …
Dancing just for fun but also as a workout routine can be a great way to burn fat and tone your body. But does dancing help build muscle? We are going to explore the benefits of dancing in relation to muscle strength and gain. Get your dancing shoes ready! Dance as a Form of Exercise …
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