Fitness Facts

Much like the cliché question of whether the chicken came before the egg, there’s the question that has confounded exercise enthusiasts for years. Should you drink your protein shake prior to or after your workout? It’s bound to spark a heated debate in the weight room, which is precisely why the question needs to be… The post Should You Have a Protein Shake Before or After You Train? appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

Antioxidants are superheroes that don’t mind being in the spotlight. You see antioxidants everywhere anymore. The word “antioxidant” is touted by nutritionists, researchers, doctors, and fitness warriors as something beneficial to the body, and the food industry has taken this view and plastered “antioxidants” on their marketing content. However, even with this widespread knowledge of… The post What Are Antioxidants? appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

Good news! The road to weight control is attainable. The bad news is that there are no shortcuts to your destination. The journey is the key, and while en route, take steps to ensure it is fat being lost rather than muscle. Are Weight Loss And Fat Loss The Same Thing? In a perfect world,… The post Tips To Avoid Losing Muscle During Weight Loss appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

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When asked what the most commonly used, legal addictive substances, you’re likely to think either cigarettes or alcohol. Those are, in all fairness, very good guesses, as they are highly addictive substances used by a large cross-section of the population. But, there’s one that’s so common that even a great many otherwise well-adjusted children are… The post What You Need To Know About Caffeine Addiction appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

Walking is one of the most basic motor skills of human beings. Even with such a simplistic nature, it holds great mental and physical benefits. Not only is it a great way for you to cover distances, but it also allows you to think while muscle groups and fat cells are being stimulated. The allure… The post How Much Do I Have To Walk To Lose Weight? appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

Plant-based diets are rapidly gaining ground, even in the fitness world. Research is proving that plant-based diets can be as nutrient-rich and beneficial for your health as a diet that includes meat, and vegan athletes are competing as well as their meat-eating rivals. With negatives of red meats being simultaneously discussed, you might be thinking… The post What Is A Pescatarian Diet? appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

The physique you want is literally sculpted with muscle. It doesn’t matter if you want washboard abs or bulging biceps, you need to add muscle while lowering your fat percentage. Diet can handle fat loss, but what about the muscles? Increasing your muscle mass is a combination of physiological responses that change your body composition,… The post What Is Hypertrophy? appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

Everyone needs a fitness goal. If you don’t know where to start, then why not try a 5K marathon? A 5K is equal to 5 kilometers or 3.1 miles and is the perfect distance for someone just starting out. Don’t worry about fitting the training schedule into your life either, because there are plenty of… The post How To Train For A 5k On A Treadmill appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

Do you know what it means to get in the zone? It’s not just being so in tune with the muscle blasting through your earbuds that you forget everything else. There’s something called the mind-body connection, or for us gym rats, the “mind-muscle” connection, that can help you power through those days when your muscles… The post What Is The Mind-Muscle Connection? appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

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