Every guy has this including the genetically gifted ones. A stubborn body part that lags in progress no matter how hard you train it. It could be the calves or chest or abs. For some guys, every body part may be like this. They are called hardgainers and it’s not really their fault. Their genetics…
Why diets don’t always work? The term diet is often misunderstood; most people think of diets as those temporary measures they engage in intending to meet a need, be it losing weight or achieving a specific goal for one’s body. In general, dieters are less likely to lose a significant amount of weight. Some people…
Are you feeling sluggish? Irritable? Finding it hard to focus? If you haven’t been feeling yourself lately, low testosterone could be the culprit. You’re not alone if your testosterone needs a boost .40% of men over age 45 struggle with low testosterone. Low testosterone can be diagnosed with a simple blood test. However, it may…
Regardless of where you fall on the clean eating spectrum, chances are good that you’ve heard the message: read food labels! When it comes to your health, it’s not about becoming a label reader or being an “expert” on labels. It’s about being informed so you know what you’re putting inside your body and what…
If you are among the hundreds of thousands of people who are struggling to stay on track with a healthy diet, there’s a good chance that you don’t have the best shopping list in place. Many people struggle with planning what to eat, and it can be difficult to make healthy decisions when you’re standing…
It’s common knowledge that resistance training is good for you, but do you know why? Resistance training has been shown to improve every aspect of physical fitness and health. While it may seem daunting at first, resistance training is really a relatively straightforward process once you understand the basics. Given the many benefits that come…
If you’ve been plagued by stubborn weight gain despite all efforts to maintain a healthy diet and exercise regimen, it may be time to delve into a subject most people don’t want to talk about: hormones. You may not have heard of leptin before, but this hormone plays a major role in your weight loss…
Obesity is a major health issue in the United States. Not only is it one of the leading causes of preventable deaths, but also has many other negative effects on Americans’ quality of life and lifespan. In the United States, more than two-thirds of adults are overweight or obese. This is because we take in…
When you are trying to make a valid attempt to lose weight, you may feel bombarded with all the exercise plans on the market. There is no single exercise that is perfect for losing weight because various forms of exercise have unique contributions to long-term weight loss. Shedding pounds has many side benefits for your…
Are you aware of all the risks and dangers of consuming unhealthy foods? Research suggests that the arteries may begin to clog and set the stage for future heart attacks as early as age 30(Wikipedia). Evidence shows that eating foods low in nutritional value, so-called junk foods have the same addictive effect as drugs, cocaine,…
There’s almost nothing that can derail your diet-and-exercise plan faster than a slip-up. If you fall off the wagon, you may feel frustrated and defeated. But rather than wallowing in self-pity (or eating another chocolate chip cookie), take steps to get back on track. There are a variety of ways to cheat on diets. The…
If you want to build lean muscle while losing fat, it’s important to do more than just burn more calories with exercise. You also need to eat in a way that helps you build lean muscle. Is this even possible? The short answer is yes, but it won’t happen overnight. It takes time to build…