Hammer Nutrition – 6 Benefits of Endurance Supplements
Hammer Nutrition is such a unique supplement line. In a world full of cutting corners and making a quick buck, they have supported the endurance sports (biking, running and swimming) for many years. To them it is about the craft of creating great products and not about finding ways to “trick” the athletes. Here are 6 reasons why Hammer Nutrition supplements are amazing.
Diabetic Friendly. How many endurance supplements can you say this about…period? Overall endurance supplements are typically made with carbohydrates and where there are carbohydrates there is typically cheap sugar. What does cheap sugar do? It raises your blood sugars levels and if you are looking for long stable sources of energy, having your blood sugar all over the place isn’t the best plan. Hammer Nutrition uses only stable long chain carbohydrate sources to ensure a steady constant energy source.
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4 Effective Ways to Increase Energy and Lose Weight
If you’re looking to gain a little pep in your step, there are a few supplements that you should take a look at.
Cordyceps – One of the keys to increasing strength, building lean muscle and just feeling energetic is having adequate amounts of testosterone. One way to maintain this balance is by seeking out products containing cordyceps.
What is it? Cordyceps is an extract from a fungus that grows on insects like catepillars and ants… I know what you’re thinking, why in the heck do I want to take anything that comes from a fungus on an insect? Just hear me out.
What does it do? It helps maintain levels of hormones, such as testosterone; increases the body’s resistance to stress; improves cholesterol levels; regulates insulin release; increases energy and mental focus. If those aren’t enough to change your mind about fungus, I don’t know what is.
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What Is an MRI?
MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. It is a diagnostic imaging technique that allows your doctor to look inside your body to diagnose disease and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment. There are benefits and drawbacks to an MRI. Magnetic resonance imaging does not expose you to radiation the way a CT scan or x-ray would. On the other hand, while an x-rays or CT can produce an image of your bones, an MRI only visualizes soft tissues in your body.
What Happens During an MRI Scan?
Usually, an MRI requires you to lie on a table that slides into a cylindrical machine that performs the scan. However, some people experience claustrophobia and have difficulty entering an enclosed space for purposes of the exam. If you have claustrophobic issues, a scan from an open MRI machine may be a good alternative.
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The Science Of Calorie Counting
People have a tremendously difficult time understanding why they are not losing weight even though they are sure they are “only eating X calories”. They swear up and down that they are counting accurately, and then the truth comes out. They are guessing at portion sizes, they are not weighing things, they are using generic brands, etc. Unfortunately, we often see what we want to believe, so you must assume that every estimation you make will be too low, even if you try to overestimate. The only fix for this is to be as precise as possible.
This level of precision is not necessary for everyone. If you are losing fat as expected by guessing or being less precise, then good for you. This advice is meant for those that think they are tracking accurately, but somehow still are not losing fat as measured over at least a … Read more ... “The Science Of Calorie Counting”
Bodybuilding Nutrition – What Should Be the Diet for Muscle Building?
Bodybuilding nutrition plays a very important part in achieving a perfectly shaped body. Some specialists even state that the role of nutrition exceeds that of workout. To put it simply, bodybuilding is not possible unless you combine a perfect workout routine with an efficient diet. One without another won’t provide the expected results and will frustrate you. You might be wondering what a proper bodybuilding nutrition plan should contain. First of all, the golden rule in what concerns nutrition for bodybuilders is that they need to contain all the necessary nutrients, in the right proportions.
Unless the quantities are the appropriate ones, the muscles mass won’t be stimulated to grow and all the efforts made with the workout will be in vain. Proteins, as well as carbohydrates and fats, they all have their importance in bodybuilding. It is recommended to have a diet composed of 40% of proteins, … Read more ... “Bodybuilding Nutrition – What Should Be the Diet for Muscle Building?”