Fitness Facts

There was a film in the early 90s titled Lorenzo’s Oil, where the story of Michaela and Augusto Odone defied medical diagnosis when seeking out medical treatment for their son Lorenzo, who had adrenoleukodystrophy, a rare neurological disorder. Back then, using a special diet to control neurological disorders was complex and often berated; but years…

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Everyone knows that eating well and getting 8-10 hours of sleep is necessary for maintaining your health and wellness. But beyond the usually talked about health facets of diet and exercise, there’s a third component that is often overlooked. Micronutrients, otherwise known as vitamins and minerals, and a lack thereof, could be secretly thwarted your…

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Do BCAAs really matter? Branched-chain amino acids might not seem very essential, especially when whey protein can give you everything you need. Still, there are benefits abound that you shouldn’t overlook. Supplementing with amino acids can transform your efforts. BCAAs are rapidly absorbed and utilized by the body, giving them an edge against other supplementation…

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If you are familiar with bodybuilding supplements at all, you are certainly aware of whey protein. You are probably also aware that it is the most popular and common type of protein supplement. Hydrolyzed whey protein has been partially broken down with chemicals, which makes it easier for your body to absorb. These chemical processes…

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What to hear something crazy? The average American eats about 22-30 teaspoons of sugar a day (1), amounting to about 77 pounds of sugar per year. Mind-blowing, isn’t it? The human body wasn’t made to handle all that sugar, and that means that even if you think you have cut sugars from your diet, you…

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Since many of us can remember, people have lauded the health and nutrition properties of fruit and vegetable juices pretty much unanimously. This is especially true when it comes to raising children. Many would-be authorities tell parents to prioritize juice and milk over things like soda because soda is “not healthy like juice or milk”.…

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Whenever scientists notice a demographic of people experiencing a seemingly mysterious reduction of aging, and improved health – all without some very obvious practices to ensure such, they take note. Once in a while, in small enough groups, it turns out to be genetics, but more often than not, it’s some environmental variable – notably…

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You’ve surely heard the jingle “incredible, edible egg” before, I’m sure. It’s no lie. Eggs are incredibly nutrient dense powerhouses that contain every single nutrient necessary to make a yolk a living creature. Crazy, right? Nothing is crazy about adding eggs to your diet, though. Eggs are an almighty staple with a number of health…

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Supplements are one of the most pivotal factors in succeeding at your goals with fitness training. When you use the correct supplements, you are benefiting your body as well. There are tons of supplements on the market, and the names can undoubtedly get confusing. Within the realm of fitness, two terms get tossed around a…

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There are plenty of myths out there about fitness supplements that give mind-blowing results. Who doesn’t want the body promised on the labels of supplements and advertisements in the local nutrition store? With the aisles congested with whey proteins, BCAA powders, and creatine, few people are giving attention to a lesser-known powerhouse—beta-alanine. Is this supplement…

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In the gym, you’ve undoubtedly heard others talking about how they got swole. A lot of what people talk about in the gym is just BS (bro science). But what about creatine? There’s tons of misinformation about creatine, and you might be having trouble deciding whether or not you should give creatine a try. It’s…

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When trying to shed pounds, people do crazy things, like cutting massive amounts of calories, yo-yo dieting, and stressing themselves out until they lose sleep. Then, upon hitting the fat-loss plateau, they struggle to come to terms with their own actions and choices. If this sounds familiar, then you might also be committing one of…

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Dietary supplements – some people love them and some people are skeptical of them. It’s true, there are a lot of snake oil products out there that either don’t work at all, or don’t work nearly as well as people expect. One of the supplements many people are skeptical of, largely due to the reputation…

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When you buy a protein powder with 25 grams of protein, you assume that the amount of protein is exactly what you’re getting with every serving. What if I were to tell you that’s not the truth? If you’re buying protein powder from the grocery store, you’re most likely purchasing a blend that’s partially filler.…

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We’re all familiar with the wide array of diets that are either overly-simpl, or overly-complicated. Some track calories almost like an accountant tallying overhead and expenses, while others are predicated on eliminating some scapegoat (such as gluten, carbohydrates, or animal products). Of course, the most traditional of these misguided diets is the fixation with eliminating…

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Adaptogen might not be a word on your health and wellness radar yet, but it should be. Adaptogens, also known as adaptogenic herbs, are a form of natural pharmaceutical that can help humans and animals beat stress and lessen symptoms when taken in a tablet or capsule form. Though adaptogens are not new by any…

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Have you ever seen the documentary called “Super Size Me”? Morgan Spurlock did an experiment on himself where he ate nothing but McDonald’s for 30 days. In 30 days, he did more damage to his mental and physical health than you might think could be possible. He suffered to prove a point: That even if…

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Athletes are always looking for the next supplement that can give them an edge in the gym and lean out their physique. Consider your search over, because muscle building supplementation just found a new hero. Call it what you like—cat’s head, puncture vine, devil’s weed—Tribulus Terrestris is a superior and all-natural way to get the…

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