The latest research has established that endurance-oriented athletes consume more protein than previously thought. There has always been a big difference between the amount of protein recommended for runners and endurance athletes. Endurance athletes have never been interested in this question, since you don't need big muscles to run well…
This study involved 39 young men and women of normal weight who ingested an extra 750 calories per day for 7 weeks. It was found that consumption of saturated fat accumulated more fat and less muscle than polyunsaturated fat. Now, more details. A study from Uppsala University Hospital and Uppsala…
Vitamin B12 is unusual in its origin. Almost all vitamins can be extracted from a variety of specific plants or animals, but no plant or animal is capable of producing vitamin B12. The exclusive source of this vitamin, according to current evidence, is tiny microorganisms: bacteria, yeasts, molds and algae.…
Yoga is one of the sports that are currently more fashionable, since it is an ancient discipline full of benefits for the person who is practicing this sport. According to several studies and verifications, we have to say that yoga is a medicine for the body and the heart, and…
An athlete achieves better results if he complies with these three pillars: training, rest and food. The performance of an athlete in competitions depends on these three aspects, so we have to pay attention to each of them. Importance of sports nutrition Nutrition, in particular, provides enough energy the body…
People have a different metabolism than others, since it consists of several factors such as weight, size, body composition, etc. Therefore, when making the decision to follow a diet to positively help our health, one must be aware that no diet is suitable for all people equally. Even taking these…
