Abs are one of thee most sought after body parts in the fitness community. They comprise about 40% of all fitness inventions, gimmicks, and DVDs. In fitness Rx's February edition, pros gave inside info on how they attained their perfect set of abs. We've broken it down for you into a quick … [Read more...]
Training At Higher Altitudes Increases Growth Hormone
Athletes have taken advantage of training at higher altitudes for many years. However, they used this teqnique to increase their oxygen uptake and maximize their lung capacity. Now, new research is finding that increased altitude training can have a positive impact on human growth … [Read more...]
Low Carb Diets Slows The Growth of Cancer
Cancer is by far one of thee biggest enemies that human kind has had to fight. Each year 7.6 million people die from cancer each year. It has been the focus of countless benefits, fundraisers and global outreach programs all over the world. While the money from these sources keeps rolling in to … [Read more...]
The Fat Virus
Ok, I know what you are thinking, this doesn't exist. Fat is based on calories, activity and lifestyle right? That's basically what I thought until I read an article written by the Wall Street Journal. This study linked viral infections to coronary artery disease. Animals that had been … [Read more...]
High Fat Diets Make You Dumb
While looking through one of my favorite magazines, I read some research that suggests that low carb / high fat diets actually dull your ability to think clearly. You don't necessarily need research to figure this out if you know a little bit about the brain and how it works. Carbohydrates are … [Read more...]
Eat It – Balsamic Cider- Glazed Brussels Sprouts
Eating healthy can get pretty boring REALLY fast! So to keep you on your healthy eating path we are posting this excellent recipe from Fitness RX. Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves (sliced thin) 1 small red onion 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1/4 cup of apple cider 1/2 cup Balsamic … [Read more...]
Conquer Your Fear Of Pull-ups!
There is nothing more impressive then a girl that can do pull-ups. Sure, guys are impressive too but women don't usually have enough upper body strength to pull them off. Pull-ups are also one of the most affective up body workouts to burn calories and tone your arms and back. While … [Read more...]
