Doubling protein intake when dieting protects muscle loss
Doubling protein intake when dieting protects muscle loss A new study challenges the long-held adage that significant muscle loss is unavoidable when losing…
Athletes need to monitor diet, weight to maintain muscle mass
Athletes need to monitor diet, weight to maintain muscle mass Athletes seeking a healthy performance weight should eat a high fibre, low-fat diet balanced…
Trying to lose weight? Ditch calorie-rich rewards after exercise
Trying to lose weight? Ditch calorie-rich rewards after exercise If you're spending more working out and still not losing weight, fitness experts say it…
People eat fewer calories after intense workouts
People eat fewer calories after intense workouts High intensity workouts may dampen people's appetite shortly afterward, according to a new small study.…
Exercise before breakfast = more fat burning
Exercise before breakfast = more fat burning People can burn up to 20% more body fat by exercising in the morning on an empty stomach, according to new…
Car commuters gain more weight
Car commuters gain more weight People driving to work every day are gaining more weight than their colleagues on trains, buses and bikes, according to a new…
Bananas as effective as sports drinks for athletes
Bananas as effective as sports drinks for athletes Bananas have long been a favorite source of energy for endurance and recreational athletes. They're a…
Less couch time = less junk food
Less couch time = less junk food Simply getting off the couch means your hand will spend less time digging into a bag of chocolate chip cookies. That's…
Eating leafy greens prevents DNA damage caused by a workout
Eating leafy greens prevents DNA damage caused by a workout Researchers have found that antioxidant-rich watercress can alleviate the natural stress put on…
15 minutes daily exercise adds 3 years to life
15 minutes daily exercise adds 3 years to life Most people struggle to get the recommended 30 to 60 minutes of daily exercise, but new study findings may…