Push-ups For Strength
Push-ups have been shunted aside by pressing variations and machines. But, the humble push-up can be a real strength builder even for experienced athletes - and for beginners, there's not much better. Find out how to build them into your training!
Does Over-Training Exist?
Overtraining is a word that’s commonly thrown around. You’ve probably heard it in the gym or read it in your bodybuilding magazines. But does it really exist? And if it does, what are the signs, symptoms and cures?
The Curse of the Warehouse Club
Who doesn't like a bargain? Warehouse clubs offer great deals on many items, but especially food. Before you load up your cart with more great buys, however, take a look at these 10 suggestions for saving money on food without buying a larger wardrobe.
Don't Fall Victim To The Commonest Causes Of Food Poisoning
The commonest sources of food poisoning are also some of the healthiest, such as leafy green vegetables and salad ingredients, eggs and poultry. As well as causing unpleasant illness, contaminated food can kill, so know how to avoid the these hazards.
Four Things Every Uninsured American Needs to Know About Health Insurance Exchanges
In a June 2013 survey, the Henry J. Kaiser Foundation found that 7 out of 10 uninsured Americans wants healthcare coverage, 8 out of 10 of those who want coverage don't get it because of cost, and only 2 out of 10 know how Obamacare exchanges work.
The Powerhouse Muscle You Aren't Training And Three Ways To Hit It For Big Gains
The gluteal muscles connect the spine to the pelvis and the legs. They're at the heart of every athletic or powerful move, from cleans to sprints to skating. Yet most of us have no clue how to train them directly. Here's how!
Bodybuilding And Protein Shakes: Scientific Evidences
Protein supplementation is considered as a cornerstone of successful muscle building. Evidences in support of this viewpoint are, however, scarce and inconclusive.
How Do You Feed Ten Billion People?
Sometime not too long after the year 2050, demographers tell us, earth's human population will top 10 billion people. How can they all be fed?
Scientists Discover Bacteria May Cause Obesity
Can't fit into your jeans? The problem may not just be your genes. It may also be the bacteria in your digestive tract.
Is There Really A "God Gene?"
Whether or not we believe in God, some scientists say, depends in part of the presence of a group of genes known as VMAT2. The real difference these genes make, however, may be how much we enjoy (or don't enjoy) religious activities.