They’re a great source of many nutrients, particularly potassium. Magnesium and B6. Did you ever wonder what happens as they change in colour? Green à Yellow à Brown as the banana ripens: Resistant Starch content decreases Tastes sweeter – resistant starch turns to sugar Gets digested easier and quicker (causing …
People often equate how bad their DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) is with how good their was, but this actually isn’t the case! DOM’s is your body’s response to adapting to a new stimulus, which means changing things up is a major influencer in whether or not you will experience …
Get your daily does of Vitamin C Citrus fruits like lemons are high in vitamin C, a primary antioxidant that helps protect cells from damaging free radicals. You’ve probably heard that vitamin C may help prevent or limit the duration of the common cold in some people. It can help your skin …
It can be harmful to motivation paying too close attention to your weight when in the first stages of a new routine. It is still important to track but here are some key points in relation to weight. Muscle does weigh more than fat in portion comparison You will most …
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The term ‘macros’ is thrown around a lot in the fitness community. Short for macronutrients, these are the nutrients that your body needs in large amounts to function properly. The three main macronutrients are carbohydrates, protein and fats. These nutrients determine your energy level & output, and an imbalance of them …
Extra motivation and less excuses It is a pleasant weekend afternoon and you are contimplating doing nothing. Game of Thrones is coming on soon. Sounds like the perfect excuse to not train today. Not if you are training with a partner! Regular workout times with your friends help you to stick …
1. An Effective Full-Body Workout The Concept2 SkiErg helps you build strength and endurance by working the entire body in an efficient, rhythmic motion. Skiing is a low impact, high calorie burning exercise suitable for all ages and abilities. You are in complete control of the resistance: the harder you …
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Use a Calorie Counter One of the most widely used tools for eating/diet control are now calorie counters. As mentioned in Hammer’s Gym blogs anf magazines these easy to install FREE apps are a big help during the Easter season. My Fitness Pal or My Net Diary are two of …
This is a very common belief, promoted by many influential figures and media around the world. It is not completely true, the reduction of carbs helps you to reduce total daily calorie intake. This can create a deficit in calories – A key factor in weight loss. The timing is not …
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1. Hammerfit-45 (HIIT) Burns many Calories in a Short Amounts of Time You can burn calories fast with High Intensity Inteval Training otherwise known as HIIT training. Studies compared the calories burned during 30 mins each of HIIT, weight training, running and biking. Researchers found that HIIT burned 25–30% more …