Count carbs.If you takeinsulin, you may find this easier to do. You’ll add up the number of total carbs at each meal and adjust your insulin dose as needed. For a few days, track the food you eat and what your blood sugar level is 2 hours after you finish. It'll help you see...
My favorite way to use Tabata interval workouts is to do them at the end of a regular strength training workout as a “finisher.” The Tabata interval protocol is one of the best workout routines for getting an aesthetic body, and it can also help you get in great physical condition. ...
Getting back into shape can feel daunting, especially if you’ve fallen out of the routine of regular exercise and healthy eating. However, the process doesn’t have to be overwhelming. For many of us, weight gain is a gradual process that happens over the years. According to research, adu...
6. Incorporate Regular Exercise Regular physical activity can improve sleep quality, but timing is key. Try to finish any vigorous exercise at least a few hours before bed to give your body time to wind down. Moderate exercise during the day, such as walking or yoga, can help promote better...
If it’s a particularly important trip — such as a time where I need togive a keynote or presentation, I’ll wearthose blue blocking glassesaround the house during nighttime in mynewdestination. Yes, this makes me look like an idiot. No, I don’t wear them out of the house. Yes,...
Aim for seven to eight hours of quality sleep each night. Establish a regular sleep schedule, create a relaxing bedtime routine, and ensure your sleep environment is conducive to restful sleep. Astudy conductedby Monash University found that a small decrease in deep sleep in individuals over 60...
The purpose of this post was to point out that despite the things being said/written/sold by some very stupid people on a fairly regular basis, it’s ALWAYS about calories first and foremost… not the other way around. Tom Let’s say that a person is required to do a good deal of...
It is possible to lose 20 lbs. of bodyfat in 30 days by optimizing any of three factors: exercise, diet, or drug/supplement regimen. I’ve seen the elite implementation of all three in working with professional athletes. In this post, we’ll explore what I refer to as...
How do you use sugar alcohols, skin protectants, and insulin mimickers to recover from dehydration and move from a precompetition 187 lbs. and weigh-in of 165 lbs. to 193 lbs.? How can an athlete retain 50% more intramuscular fluid for improved oxygen delivery and power output?
Downhill running (DR) is a whole-body exercise model that is used to investigate the physiological consequences of eccentric muscle actions and/or exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD). In a sporting context, DR sections can be part of running disciplines (off-road and road running) and can...