Body Mass Index (BMI) is a calculation of an individual’s thickness or thinness which takes both height and weight into account. The aim is to quantify the amount of tissue mass (muscle, fat, and bone) in an individual and then categorize that person as underweight, normal weight, overweight, or obese …
Ghrelin is a hormone mainly produced and released by the stomach, with smaller amounts released by the small intestine, pancreas and brain, cells known as as P/D1 cells and epsilon cells. Ghrelin is the main hormone responsible for stimulating hunger. Its levels increase and decrease before and after meals and …
What is motivation? I’m going to talk a little bit about motivation, and why you can’t rely on it. Let’s take a look at the official definition as it applies to fitness: the condition of being eager to act or work : the condition of being motivated When people talk …
Leptin is a protein hormone produced by your body that helps regulate weight by affecting your appetite, energy level, and metabolism. Usually, the amount of leptin you have is related to how much body fat you have: the more fat, the more leptin. An excess of leptin signals the body …
If you’re new to weight lifting, I have some great news for you – you will see some rapid changes in your strength levels. You’ll get stronger for a while no matter what sort of diet you are on, even if you’re trying to lose weight. Complete newbies don’t need …
According to Zak Efron’s personal trainer, Patrick Murphy, the actor’s routine is constantly cycling, but here are the basics that Murphy used with Efron to get him in shape for Baywatch. Zak used a three-day split: Workout 1: back and biceps Workout 2: legs Workout 3: shoulders, chest, and triceps …
What is Reverse Pyramid Training? In many traditional resistance workout routines, the individual starts with a light weight and works up to heavier weights as the sets progress. In a full pyramid scheme, the individual comes back down as well. An example of sets and reps for squats might look like …
Antioxidants In the form of vitamin and mineral supplements, antioxidants help counteract the effects of free radicals on cells and repair cellular damage. Antioxidants protect cells by sacrificing electrons to prevent free radicals from stealing electrons from healthy cells. Arachidonic Acid An essential fatty acid that is the immediate precursor …
Cruciferous vegetables are of the family Brassicaceae, also known as Cruciferae, and include cauliflower, cabbage, garden cress, bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts and similar green leaf vegetables. Other examples include oriental cabbage, arugula, watercress, radish, daikon, wassabi, and various mustards. Ten of the most common cruciferous vegetables are in the species …
What are some exercises beside squats I can use to train my legs? I hear this question for a variety of reasons. Maybe you have some knee, hip, or ankle issues that limit your mobility. Maybe it’s a back or shoulder injury. I knew a guy who couldn’t squat because …
