Is Stretching Making You Weaker?
Posted by Guy in Fitness & Exercise on 31. Jul, 2010 | 47 Comments
Most athletes do some type of stretch routine before a workout or before they perform, but could stretching actually be detrimental? The current research on stretching shows the effects of stretching to be insignificant at best and perhaps, actually harmful. Why do athletes stretch? The reasons vary, but typical answers are: “to prevent injury”, or [...]
Wake Up To Your Health Reality
Posted by Guy in Health Psychology/Motivation on 25. Jul, 2010 | 1 Comment
The thing about where we are now with our health and our lives is that in effect we are all dreaming whilst believing we are awake. What do I mean by that? Where are you now with your health? We have been brought up to live with a collected set of beliefs that we have [...]
Expand Your Vision, Expand Your World
Posted by Guy in Fitness & Exercise, Health Psychology/Motivation on 21. Jul, 2010 | 1 Comment
This is a guest post by Lou Mcgovern – Z Health Master Trainer, check him out at his website www.essentialstrength.com I have a confession to make, I HATE weightlifting. I always have. I could never get into lifting weights; I’ve always loved playing ball, I dig calisthenics, I like messing with kettlebells (because it never [...]
Higher Fat Breakfast Healthier Than Grain
Posted by Guy in Nutrition & Lifestyle on 19. Jul, 2010 | No Comments
Should you start the day with bacon or bagels or bran? Higher fat at breakfast may be healthier than you think, says UAB research. Though it is still important to make sure the fat is from good quality animals and cooked at lower temperatures for shorter cooking times. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The age-old maxim “Eat [...]
Study Shows Magnesium Can Help Deal With PMS – Agnus Castus Can Improve Upon That
Posted by Guy in Nutrition & Lifestyle on 15. Jul, 2010 | No Comments
Pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) is a term used to describe a combination of various physical and mental symptoms that may occur in the week or two prior to menstruation. Typical features of PMS include irritability, depression, tearfulness, fatigue, food cravings, abdominal bloating, breast tenderness, fluid retention and weight gain. The condition is highly individual, with the [...]
