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The sale of food bars which includes granola, diet, energy and protein bars, is increasing by leaps and bounds. This means that more people are now eating these food bars as a supplement to their diet and very often as a meal replacement. If you read the label and listen to the advertisements for all […]

As brought out in many studies, youngsters and young adults are drinking more colas instead of water. It is not uncommon to hear of teenagers drinking a six pack of cola a day. The colas may quench one’s thirst but the body does not accept colas the same way as water for replenishing the fluid

One of the latest gimmicks to help you lose fat is to ingest certain proteins that attach to carbohydrates to prevent them from breaking down and thus be eliminated from the body. This may be effective for some fat loss, but most often people who take such supplements wind up eating more fat in the

A common belief among strength coaches and personal trainers, especially those who work with football players, is that you can become more explosive by lifting heavier and heavier weights. However, as has been scientifically proven, when you lift very heavy weights, the movement is slow, and as a result, you develop slowness especially of the

Block training is a relatively new concept related to periodization. It was first introduced back in the 1980s and has since been refined and used successfully in many sports. However, and this is very important, it is most effective only with high-level athletes. All other athletes should maintain the standard periodization scheme for maximum effectiveness.