Fitness Facts

It might seem like smoking and exercise can go together. Many people seem to feel that they can get away with doing something unhealthy if they follow up with something that is healthy. While there is a tiny bit of truth to this attitude, there is really nothing good about smoking tobacco. Consider the results… The post Smoking: How It Affects Your Workout appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

The back muscles don’t usually get as much attention and glory as their more visible counterparts. After all, most people have a tendency to concentrate on the obvious. Still, good back strength is essential for the health of your spine and the straightness of your posture. There are a huge number of exercises that are… The post Our List Of The Ten Best Exercises For Your Back appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

A great man once said, “If something stands between you and your success, move it. Never be denied.” That man happens to be an acting idol and fitness god, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Here is someone who inspires people of all ages, genders, and fitness levels around the world to get moving and never stop…

Think of the supplements on the market today. Which one is the most misunderstood? If you said, “creatine,” you’re right. Creatine is often given a bad reputation merely because others don’t understand what it can do. It’s not surprising that even with the research on the biomolecule, people continue to conjure up myths to frighten… The post Creatine: Facts VS Myths appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

There is no doubt that physical activity is necessary for children of all ages. A sedentary childhood tends to make for unhealthy adulthood. However, Many parents are concerned about the idea of their children lifting weights at a young age. This article is intended to be a guide for those parents who are unsure about… The post Is Weight Training Safe For Kids? When To Start appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

The scale should be a weight loss companion that helps you gauge your health based on an easy to understand number. When the number on the scale goes down, you’re doing something right. When the number goes up, you might be concerned. At least, that’s what the scale wants you to think. Weight fluctuations are… The post Get Off Your Scale: 6 Reason’s Why Your Scale Is The Enemy appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

It is almost certain that you, the reader, are not an Olympic athlete. Unless you are involved in some kind of sport at a very high level, you don’t actually need to train as hard as they do. However, one cannot help but wonder what kind of results the average person could get by applying… The post How To Train Like A Olympic Athlete appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

For the longest time, mothers-to-be were told that exercise during pregnancy was contraindicated. No exercise beyond walking. No lifting weights. Thankfully, those times have come and gone. Working out during pregnancy has proven benefits throughout every trimester. Whether you were inactive before getting pregnant or were an elite athlete, there is no time better than… The post The Pregnancy Workout Guide: Who Said Mom’s Can’t Still Train? appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

Grueling training sessions mean muscle soreness. It’s proof that you are working hard and getting stronger. It is also the body’s way of telling you that it is time for some quality rest and relaxation, because without time to recover, your body won’t heal effectively. Understanding this is the first piece of a puzzle that… The post Muscle Recovery 101 appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

One of the oldest-running debates in the world of bodybuilding involves a method called “bulking and cutting.” A quick search of the internet will show you that bodybuilding experts are sharply divided on this subject. The subject is made even more confusing by the fact that both sides have good arguments. Both sides also have… The post Can I Bulk And Cut At The Same Time? appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

Ever pop a BCAA supplement just because everyone else is doing it? Everyone with even the slightest interest in fitness and wellness has heard of BCAAs at least once, but most of us don’t know what the letters stand for and why we even need them in the first place. It’s time to get the… The post Amino Acids: The 9 That Really Matter appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.

Losing weight is hard, but you know what’s harder? Bulking. You would think creating a caloric surplus during your bulking phase would be easy because you just eat more than burn off. That’s in theory, and most guys with muscle are going to have soaring metabolic rates. Then some bro at the gym mentions “dirty… The post The Dirty Truth Of Dirty Bulking appeared first on Gaspari Nutrition.