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Seven foods to avoid before hitting the gym

Source: thejakartapost Flaxseed Flaxseed is rich in fiber, which is of course good for the body. But too much fiber can make your stomach gassy and bloated, which could hamper your workout routine. Stella Metsovas, a clinical nutrition and diet expert, recommended that people not consume high fiber foods two hours prior to and post a workout. Other than flaxseed, avoid fiber supplements, bran, vegetable salads and high-fiber baked goods. It is better to pick something containing carbohydrates and proteins. Protein bars Don’t [...]

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10 Best Indoor At Home Exercises & Workouts Without Equipment

1. Jump Rope My husband recently bought a jump rope, and I couldn’t help but laugh because it reminded me of elementary school. I always thought jump ropes were for little girls, but boy, was I wrong! About a minute into jumping rope, I was literally out of breath. I only made it a few minutes, and my calves were killing me the next day. If you want a good cardio workout in a matter of minutes, try a jump rope. 2. Stair Stepping Stair [...]

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How Fitness Benefits All the Other Aspects of Your Life

For many, getting a gym membership or signing up for a yoga class starts merely as a desire to get a leaner physique. Of course, there is nothing inherently wrong with that, since wanting to look better means you know that your lifestyle decisions have negatively impacted your body. This awareness alone is a grand For many, getting a gym membership or signing up for a yoga class starts merely as a desire to get a leaner physique. Of course, [...]

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THIS 200-REP DUMBBELL WORKOUT SPIKES YOUR FAT-BURN AND BUILDS MUSCLE

Crank out a mighty 200 reps to turbo-charge your metabolism and build strength in all your major muscle groups. You’ll even hit your abs and obliques for good measure Grab a pair of dumbbells. Once they’re in your hands, you’re going to hang onto them for ten reps of each of the five moves in this circuit. Alternating between your upper and lower body in the first three movements will keep you moving with purpose, but more importantly creates a [...]

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10 Foods to Support Your Yoga Practice

1. Dark Leafy Greens From kale to collards, mustard greens to arugula, dark leafy greens are brimming with vitamins C, E and K, iron, fiber and calcium, and so much more. You know yoga is good for the whole body, and adding more dark greens to you diet can help to boost those benefits even more. Try them in a salad, a smoothie or sautéed as a side dish. 2. Raw Cacao What’s better than chocolate? The superfood raw cacao. The main [...]

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