Many of us are passionate about running, and we often find it hard to resist the call of the open road, even when we're feeling under the weather. However, is…
There are many health benefits of jogging. For starters, it’s a great cardiovascular exercise that increases your heart rate slightly. This is exactly the type of exercise you should be doing if you are looking to lose weight and improve your overall fitness.
Isometric exercises have been around for quite some time, and they became popular in the 1970s. At that time, equipment like The Bull-Worker was all the rage. However, with the rise of gym movement, isometric exercises started to lose popularity. It seemed like the full range of motion was the way to go. But, did we overlook the benefits of static contraction training?
Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption or EPOC is a well-known phenomenon that occurs after intense exercise. EPOC refers to the increased rate of oxygen uptake and energy expenditure that occurs after exercise. This afterburn effect can last from 6-12, even 24 hours after the workout. In this article, we will dive deep into EPOC and discuss ways to increase it for maximum calorie burn and fat loss.
Most of the products that we eat on a daily basis have been exposed to herbicides, pesticides, toxic fertilizers, and all manner of chemicals that are not particularly healthy. More and more and more research is being done into the potential damage that these additives can deliver, as we ingest, inhale, and even wear clothes and cosmetics that deliver all that nasty stuff into our bodies.