Fitness + Well-Being

Resistance Training for Better Weight Loss

Keeping muscle during weight loss should be just as an important a goal as burning fat. However, people focusing on diet alone can lose anywhere from 20-30 percent of their weight loss from lean body mass, most of which is from muscle...

Creatine Plus Carbs Gives Endurance Athletes Breakaway Speed

Creatine is often overlooked by endurance athletes. But combining the supplement with carbohydrates might just be the winning combination for late-stage breakaway moments during competition.

Conquer Cravings for Weight Loss

Instead of cutting out favorite foods entirely, including portion-controlled treats as part of a weight management plan can help satisfy cravings and support weight loss success. For most people, eliminating favorite foods is not a sustainable long-term approach.

The Scientific Stand on Dieting

With new diet fads appearing every day, it’s easy for people to become confused about what works, what doesn’t, and what’s safe for losing weight. A new paper clears up the misconceptions.

Protein: What You Need to Know

In its most recent position stand on protein, the International Society of Sports Nutrition, or ISSN, wrote that exercising individuals need approximately 1.4 to 2.0 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight per day (1).

Exercise Moderately for a Stronger Immune System

Working out can be a tricky balancing act when it comes to how it affects your immune system. The sweet spot for a beneficial effect on immunity is with moderate exercise followed by adequate recovery periods in between workouts.