Hey guys i wanted to share with you real quick an awesome iphone app! It’s called FOODUCATE. In this app it allows you to scan any bar code of any food item and then gives the item a grade(A-B-C-D) depending on the nutrition facts. It will also provide you with healthy alternatives. Next time your [...]
What’s up with “The Fat Burning Zone”
the fat burning zone I know at some point we have all heard about the “fat burning zone” in our pursuit of weight loss. They tell us we need to stay in our fat burning zone, and depending on who you talk to it’s any where from 60-80% of your maximum heart rate(see below for equation). [...]
fitword: VO2max or Maximum Oxygen Consumption
VO2max( milliliters of oxygen per kg of body weight per minute, ml/kg/min) or maximum oxygen consumption is the maximum amount of oxygen a person can utilize per minute of work. A measure of the bodies ability to transport and use oxygen during exercise, which can reflect the individuals physical fitness level. A treadmill is the likely [...]
fitword: Trans Fatty Acids
Trans fatty acids Solidified fat formed by adding an extra hydrogen to monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats to increase shelf life (solid at room temperature). This type of fat can be found in almost all processed foods. Scientific evidence has shown that consuming trans fats raises LDL(low density lipoprotein) or bad cholesterol, which increases the risk [...]
Myositis
fitword of the day Myositis is Muscular soreness due to inflammation that often occurs 1-2 days after unaccustomed exercise. Often referred as DOMS (Delayed onset muscle soreness). Reduce soreness with the combination of a proper cool down(stretching) and a post workout shake. Check out the ultimate pmg shake for ingredients.
