Being bloated is completely different from actually gaining weight. It might just mean you’ve eaten something that caused an inflammatory response that is (most often) causing an increase in gas in your abdomen. So what relieves bloating fast? Instead of turning to gimmicky supplements and products, let’s dive into the food you should avoid, what […]
Sometimes, it can feel so tough to crawl out of bed and get motivated to start your day. Maybe you didn’t sleep well, or perhaps you’re just in a funk—but in any case, it might seem like it’s all but impossible to forgo the snooze button. In those instances, it may be comforting to know […]
Cholesterol isn’t as black as it’s painted. This waxy substance synthesized by the liver is an essential structural component of the body’s cell membranes. We need cholesterol to build healthy cells. The substance is also involved in producing various hormones, including testosterone, estrogen, and adrenal hormones. Cholesterol also aids the production of bile acids, which […]
Some unscrupulous supplement marketers are sometimes more focused on catching attention than delivering results, and it can be hard to avoid potentially questionable claims. It’s important to know which foods, nutrients, and nutritional supplements can actually offer reasonably measured health, psychological, or performance benefits. Many lifters know that protein is a critical nutrient for building muscle. Some lifters…
One of the most commonly shared goals amongst gym goers – you guessed it, weight loss. CrossFit is a type of training protocol, that incorporates constantly varied movements, high-intensity functional training, and Olympic lifting into time intervals and circuits, otherwise known as the workout of the day, or WOD. We’re going to about if CrossFit […]