The triathlon is one of the most diverse and intense endurance events for any athlete. By combining swimming, cycling and running it provides a significant cardiovascular challenge that also requires multiple techniques and a range of muscles. Unlike performing a single event this utilises muscles in the entire body, using them in different combinations and angles, [...]
Outcome of YO-YO Dieting The yo-yo diet is characterized by a cyclical pattern of repetitious loss and gain of body weight. Some of the ways people choose to do this include skipping meals and consuming very few calories. There is increasing evidence that weight cycling may lead to cardiovascular and metabolic disorders such as hypertension [...]
Who says only men are effective leaders in the corporate and sports world? Women have become as competitive as men. The female species can also excel in people management and winning any sports game dominated by men like chess, tennis, basketball and track. If in the olden times only men would normally lift barbells and [...]
What about weight-for-height tables? Measuring a person’s body fat percentage can be difficult, so other methods are often relied upon to diagnose obesity. Two widely used methods are weight-for-height tables and body mass index (BMI). While both measurements have their limitations, they are reasonable indicators that someone may have a weight problem. The calculations are [...]
The Lemonade Diet – A way to Eliminate Colds and Allergies The dissolution and elimination of all types of fatty tissues makes the lemonade diet seem superior to each different diet around. It’s been reported that the average person losses around two lbs daily and there are not any bad aspect effects.It’s been reported that [...]
Diet & Nutrition Fats helps nutrient absorption, nerve transmission, maintaining cell membrane integrity etc. However, when consumed in excess amount, fats contribute to weight gain, heart disease and certain types of cancer. Fats are not created equal. Some fats promote our health positively while others increase our risks of heart disease. The key is to [...]
