A fitness test will tell you a number of things about your stamina, suppleness and strength. But one thing it won’t tell you is whether you are moving as well as you could. Are you using too much effort causing execessive wear on your joints and increasing the risk of injury. Try this ultimate fitness [...]
Back injury is caused primarily by your habits - professional or personal. There are no fixed reasons or causes of a back injury. It is a result of a combination of many factors. Some of them are preventable and some are not. Hereditary factors also play a major role in causing back pain and back [...]
We are in the age of cosmetology, plastic surgery, implants and a constant barrage from TV and magazines that want to sell us beauty and weight loss products. It is an enormously profitable industry that keeps us spellbound for the next new thing that will take away our wrinkles or firm our skin or help [...]
Water is crucial to our survival. Because our body is made up of 60% water, it is important to be aware of our body’s need for hydration. Our body needs water for the following functions:
* It acts as solvents for nutrients. * It aids in digestion and absorption. * It transports materials throughout the body. [...]
It is undisputed that smoking is harmful to your health. It increases chances of a heart attack; is a leading cause of lung and other types of cancers; and is also an expensive habit. But, smokers who try to quit will attest to the fact that quitting is not easy. The nicotine found in cigarettes [...]
Many people these days take antioxidants to counter the detrimental effect of free radicals. Antioxidants mopped up free radicals and convert them into harmless substances. Free radicals are known to cause body cell decomposition and therefore are the main culprit in our aging process. Free radicals are linked to aging diseases such as cancer and [...]
One of the most common practices to improve athletic performance is through nutrition for mountain biking.
Athletes who participate in endurance riding know about getting nutrition for mountain biking by storing extra energy in the muscle tissue for endurance riding.
The right nutrition for mountain biking is essential for endurance riding and is commonly referred to as [...]