Category: Health Fitness

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. Also called degenerative joint disease, it is caused by wear and tear on the joints that causes cartilage to break down. Cartilage is an important structural component that is firm yet flexible tissue that covers the ends of bones in a joint. The main function of cartilage …

There are 7 essential nutrients that sustain human life. Here is a list of those 7 nutrients and the role they play in your body and in your life. Here’s how or where you can get these 7 essential nutrients. 1) Water – is the body’s most basic need. Without water you would die in …

Amino acids are basic components of proteins, they are necessary nutrients. Proteins are essential nutrients for the human body. They are the main structural components of all cells in the body. There are two different types of amino acids namely essential and non-essential. Non-essential amino acids can be created from chemicals found in the body, …

Who would have thought that losing fat is so fast? Joel Marion’s Xtreme Fat Loss Diet Plan is a new diet program on the market that has been gaining popularity since its launch. This program focuses on losing weight quickly and safely. Written by a nutrition and fitness expert, dubbed one of America’s Top 50 …

Whether you have a physically demanding job, lead a hectic lifestyle, or spend all day pinned to a chair at an office desk, we all understand the importance of getting a good night’s sleep. Rest replenishes our minds and bodies and is necessary for healthy functioning. It helps regulate our mood, improves our memory and …

Strength training has become a powerful diabetes prevention strategy in recent years. As people age, the risk of developing type 2 diabetes increases in part due to loss of muscle mass. Muscle is the body’s main clearing house for blood sugar, accounting for approximately 75% of sugar clearance. Strength training is the most effective type …

Exercise is an important part of any weight loss regimen. But with busy schedules, we all want to know which exercises will help us lose the most weight fast. Generally speaking, there are two types of exercise: aerobic and strength (or anaerobic), and each contributes differently to weight loss. Aerobic exercise burns calories from fat …

Not all toning shoes are created equal. From the first time you put on the AviMotion toning shoes you will realize that you have taken the right step to make exercise not only a workout but a lifestyle. The Avia AviMotion Toning Problem is your daily personal trainer in a box and is designed with …

Josh Wade’s new book “Becoming a Stronger Person” is bound to be a hit with male and female readers alike. In addition to telling his personal story of how he became an accomplished professional and competitive bodybuilder, Wade provides practical and inspiring advice on how to live life to the best of his potential, increasing …

Finding the ideal workout to build muscle isn’t difficult, there are several programs you can choose from to get the type of body you want. Before you go ahead and start with the one you have selected for yourself, keep in mind that these programs will not be as effective as they should be without …