Recently voted No.5 in Forbes Magazine's 'world's top social media influencers' in the fitness category, Joe Wicks, aka. The Body Coach, is in the big leagues now. Here's a quick home-workout that you should be able to squeeze into your daily schedule - it's under 20 mins - so no excuses!! Enjoy.
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Wednesday, 22 March 2017
Fast and Furious - The Ultimate Guide to HIIT Training
HIIT training is not a new thing....but it's a great thing! If you haven't given it a go, then you really should. Most gyms and sports centres have now introduced these classes into their schedules and the benefits after a few sessions of training fast and furious, are clear to see!
HIIT stands for 'high intensity interval training', basically a short, fast, intense burst of exercise focusing on one area of the body, followed by a brief recovery then going hard again. Class usually last from 20-30 minutes so it's over pretty quickly too! It's like circuit training on fast forward (x16)! Read on to hear more about the benefits of Hiit from this recent Men's Health article - scientists have now added age prevention to the list of benefits from this form of exercise. Bring it!
The Fountain of Youth? If you're training right, it's whichever tap is closest to you in the gym. New research from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota found interval training actually slows down the ageing process. Turns out HIIT encourages cells to grow proteins faster, slowing down the decline as you age.
There's never been a better time to train like mad for 20 seconds. With that in mind, we present our one-stop guide for all things High Intensity.
Some guys burn fat like a furnace and get sleeve-ripping guns in no time at all. Their secret? Four words: High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). There’s a reason why almost every trainer swears by HIIT. Cycles of intense anaerobic exertion followed by slower recovery periods are proven to burn fat and build muscle – fast. And here’s how to make the most of it.
You could spend hours on mind-numbingly boring cardio exercise with little results, or less time on high intensity results to get massive gains. An easy choice, right? HIIT really means more muscle, less fat and all in less time – this is not a drill. Researchers from McMaster University in Canada discovered high intensity training delivers the same physical benefits as traditionally tedious endurance training. In other words, HIIT has its cake then eats it too (and then burns that cake off in record speed).
HIIT burns away fat
High intensity training will kickstart your metabolism, meaning you’ll still be burning calories long after you leave the gym. The intense anaerobic exercise opens up a tab of energy and lets you settle the bill with blubber. This means you can burn up to 5% of your body fat with a simple 20 minute workout, according to researchers from Southern Illinois University.
HIIT packs on the muscle
The human body has two main muscle groups: fast twitch and slow twitch. Small slow twitch muscles are great for endurance, but they’re unlikely to fill out your t-shirt – unless you’ve accidentally shrunk it in the wash. Fast twitch muscles, on the other hand, are larger and used for power movements.
But changing slow twitch muscles into fast twitch is incredibly difficult, right? Well, no. Researchers at the Department of Clinical Physiology in Stockholm found HIIT is an effective way of transforming fibres from slow to fast. It’s no wonder Joel Edgerton has his own HIIT workout to get in blockbuster shape.
HIIT cranks up your cardio
A few weeks of high intensity workouts will also boost your V02 max – the key metric determining your pace, power and endurance – by 6% more than standard cardio, according to a study published in the American Journal of Physiology. That’s right, a workout of less than 20 minutes per session is better for your cardiovascular health than longer workout sessions. Seriously. This is because HIIT recruits more muscle tissue – around 80% compared with 20-40% for moderate jogging or cycling. It’s a simple formula: more muscle use = better cardiovascular fitness. HIIT has it all covered.
Your abs love HIIT
Intensity training is a sure-fire way to a defined six-pack. Why? Your abs hide behind a layer of fat that HIIT removes while jacking them up at the same time. You’ll be struggling to sit up after our extreme intensity abs workout, but you’ll see signs of your six-pack emerging in no time. We can’t promise it won’t hurt, but it’s the quickest way to an ironclad core. You can thank us later.
Muscle mass? HIIT the bike
A short warm up, intense pedalling, cool down. That's all you need for some serious gains. Oh, and the entire thing lasts less than twenty minutes. Scientists at Canada's McMaster University found 10 one-minute sprints on a standard stationary bike are equally effective as hours spent at low-intensity. Getting bulked on a bike couldn’t be faster.
Want to burn fat? HIIT the rowing machine
Warm up. Row like there’s no tomorrow. Recover. Repeat. It’s really that easy to drop off the fat. Mark Coles, a fat loss specialist at M10 fitness, recommends using power intervals on a rower: go flat-out for 30sec then do 2min slowly. Repeat 4 times 2-3 times per week. “This stimulates growth hormones and increases fat loss,” he says. Researchers from the University of Tasmania found that just four weeks of HIIT training improved the time-trial performances of competitive rowers in comparison to traditional training.
Don’t overdo it
Since HIIT is so effective, all you need to fight is the urge to overtrain and you’ll be well on your way to washboard abs. More than three high intensity sessions a week could cause havoc to your gains, according to a study published in the journal Plus One. Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology found that those who used HIIT three times a week saw an 11% improvement in their endurance but those who exercised every day showed no development. Put simply, HIIT means less workout time and more gains.
Eat well for best results
HIIT will transform your body into a rocket – and all rockets need fuel. A study in The Journal of Nutrition found that just 20g of protein before a session can enhance your calorie burn over 24 hours and taking amino acids 30 minutes prior to training could build 42% more muscle than those who took them after intensity training. You can also carb up guilt free as the oxidative stress of HIIT could force the body eat up muscle for energy, meaning a couple of slices of wholemeal bread, or even a bit of pasta will do you the world of good.
HIIT stands for 'high intensity interval training', basically a short, fast, intense burst of exercise focusing on one area of the body, followed by a brief recovery then going hard again. Class usually last from 20-30 minutes so it's over pretty quickly too! It's like circuit training on fast forward (x16)! Read on to hear more about the benefits of Hiit from this recent Men's Health article - scientists have now added age prevention to the list of benefits from this form of exercise. Bring it!
The Fountain of Youth? If you're training right, it's whichever tap is closest to you in the gym. New research from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota found interval training actually slows down the ageing process. Turns out HIIT encourages cells to grow proteins faster, slowing down the decline as you age.
There's never been a better time to train like mad for 20 seconds. With that in mind, we present our one-stop guide for all things High Intensity.
Some guys burn fat like a furnace and get sleeve-ripping guns in no time at all. Their secret? Four words: High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). There’s a reason why almost every trainer swears by HIIT. Cycles of intense anaerobic exertion followed by slower recovery periods are proven to burn fat and build muscle – fast. And here’s how to make the most of it.
Knowledge is power
You could spend hours on mind-numbingly boring cardio exercise with little results, or less time on high intensity results to get massive gains. An easy choice, right? HIIT really means more muscle, less fat and all in less time – this is not a drill. Researchers from McMaster University in Canada discovered high intensity training delivers the same physical benefits as traditionally tedious endurance training. In other words, HIIT has its cake then eats it too (and then burns that cake off in record speed).
HIIT burns away fat
High intensity training will kickstart your metabolism, meaning you’ll still be burning calories long after you leave the gym. The intense anaerobic exercise opens up a tab of energy and lets you settle the bill with blubber. This means you can burn up to 5% of your body fat with a simple 20 minute workout, according to researchers from Southern Illinois University.
HIIT packs on the muscle
The human body has two main muscle groups: fast twitch and slow twitch. Small slow twitch muscles are great for endurance, but they’re unlikely to fill out your t-shirt – unless you’ve accidentally shrunk it in the wash. Fast twitch muscles, on the other hand, are larger and used for power movements.
But changing slow twitch muscles into fast twitch is incredibly difficult, right? Well, no. Researchers at the Department of Clinical Physiology in Stockholm found HIIT is an effective way of transforming fibres from slow to fast. It’s no wonder Joel Edgerton has his own HIIT workout to get in blockbuster shape.
HIIT cranks up your cardio
A few weeks of high intensity workouts will also boost your V02 max – the key metric determining your pace, power and endurance – by 6% more than standard cardio, according to a study published in the American Journal of Physiology. That’s right, a workout of less than 20 minutes per session is better for your cardiovascular health than longer workout sessions. Seriously. This is because HIIT recruits more muscle tissue – around 80% compared with 20-40% for moderate jogging or cycling. It’s a simple formula: more muscle use = better cardiovascular fitness. HIIT has it all covered.
Your abs love HIIT
Intensity training is a sure-fire way to a defined six-pack. Why? Your abs hide behind a layer of fat that HIIT removes while jacking them up at the same time. You’ll be struggling to sit up after our extreme intensity abs workout, but you’ll see signs of your six-pack emerging in no time. We can’t promise it won’t hurt, but it’s the quickest way to an ironclad core. You can thank us later.
Muscle mass? HIIT the bike
Want to burn fat? HIIT the rowing machine
Warm up. Row like there’s no tomorrow. Recover. Repeat. It’s really that easy to drop off the fat. Mark Coles, a fat loss specialist at M10 fitness, recommends using power intervals on a rower: go flat-out for 30sec then do 2min slowly. Repeat 4 times 2-3 times per week. “This stimulates growth hormones and increases fat loss,” he says. Researchers from the University of Tasmania found that just four weeks of HIIT training improved the time-trial performances of competitive rowers in comparison to traditional training.
Don’t overdo it
Since HIIT is so effective, all you need to fight is the urge to overtrain and you’ll be well on your way to washboard abs. More than three high intensity sessions a week could cause havoc to your gains, according to a study published in the journal Plus One. Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology found that those who used HIIT three times a week saw an 11% improvement in their endurance but those who exercised every day showed no development. Put simply, HIIT means less workout time and more gains.
Eat well for best results
HIIT will transform your body into a rocket – and all rockets need fuel. A study in The Journal of Nutrition found that just 20g of protein before a session can enhance your calorie burn over 24 hours and taking amino acids 30 minutes prior to training could build 42% more muscle than those who took them after intensity training. You can also carb up guilt free as the oxidative stress of HIIT could force the body eat up muscle for energy, meaning a couple of slices of wholemeal bread, or even a bit of pasta will do you the world of good.
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Wednesday, 25 January 2017
An Alphabetic Guide to SUPERFOODS - Bee Pollen
Superfoods are nature's gift, they're vibrant, nutritionally dense foods that offer us tremendous dietary and healing potential.
Supercharge your health with BEE POLLEN.
As of today more and more people are using bee pollen supplements to help them improve their health. Bee Pollen supplements are not only natural, but they have a host of health benefits. From fatigue to strengthening the immune system, it's an overall great energy booster as well.
Bee pollen supplements and bee by-products are not new. These substances have been used by Ancient Civilizations for centuries before modern medicine ever existed. There even exists a type of bee shamanism (religion) that worships the healing and rejuvenating qualities of the bee by-products.
Here is a list of some of the benefits of pollen:
• Boosting the immune system so you don't get sick as often
• Increases your metabolism so you can burn fat and lose weight
• A great antioxidant to help cleanse your body of toxins
• Helps prostate problems, relieving you of pain
• Helps with insomnia and regulating blood pressure
and so much more...
There is simply no way you can ignore this healthy natural supplement!
The question is:
How and where can you buy high quality pollen supplements and start feeling more energized and alive?
To answer this question, we need to know what makes a high quality pollen supplement.
Buy Bee Pollen Supplements That Are Sourced From Pollution Free Locations
When you are looking for a potential brand of pollen, make sure you know where the pollen was sourced from. The source of pollen is extremely important in determining the quality of pollen.
Pollen that is sourced from high pollution areas like high industrialized countries like USA and China, contain many toxins and won't have the health benefits that you are seeking. Sometimes, low quality pollen can actually make you sick.
Sometimes companies in USA would stick on a label saying that their pollen is organic. But that doesn't mean much really. You think that if you're getting something that is organic it would be a healthy product.
But did you know that FDA requirements for labeling anything "organic" is anything that is home grown up to about 30 % percent? Hardly organic right?
In addition, some companies source their pollen from China. China is probably the worst place that you can get your pollen sourced from. China doesn't have any strict regulations when it comes to their air pollution, and because they are a growing economy, more and more factories are being built in the country. This contributes to the overall air pollution of the country.
Do you remember the smog that covered Beijing Olympics before the games even started? Not only that, Chinese companies have been known to not have the highest quality of products. Recently, large number of toys made for Mattel had to be recalled because the Chinese suppliers' toys had an alarming number of lead contamination.
Bee pollen sourced from countries like New Zealand is much better. New Zealand is a country that has strict standards and policies regarding their environment. Also New Zealand is an Island that is separated from most of the world. The Antarctica wind blows across New Zealand. The company that I buy my pollen from also gathers their pollen near a National Park.
Buy Pollen From a Reputable Company You Can Trust
As you can probably tell, buying pollen is not as simple as you may have thought. This makes buying pollen from a reputable company even more important. A reputable company is a company that will answer all of your questions.
Be wary of websites that sell pollen without any information about the company. Make sure you can find a physical address of the company and a telephone number.
Before you even think about buying the supplement, you should call the company and ask them about their refund policy.
Any reputable company selling pollen will have a no-questions-asked money back guaranteed. Some companies have a 30-day money back guarantee, I've found a company that has a 6 month guarantee.
If a company doesn't have a money-back guarantee, DO NOT BUY from them. Either their pollen is of low quality or worse it's full of toxins.
Your health is more important than saving a few bucks.
Buy Freeze-Dried Bee Pollen Capsules For Convenience
Some people say that buying fresh pollen granules from local farms is the best way to get pollen. This may be true, but fresh pollen granules from local farms have some issues. First granules must be consumed and used as soon as possible. Because pollen granules are a natural food, it goes bad just like any other food. Granules must be refrigerated once bought, and should be used within a couple of weeks.
Granules also may not be the best way to digest this wonderful supplement. Granules nutrients may be absorbed by the throat lining, which is not ideal to get the full benefits of pollen. Some people have overcome this problem by soaking pollen in water overnight to let the nutrients seep out of the granules. This is a good idea, but make sure to drink the water too.
One minor disadvantage of granules is that fact that it taste like dirt. I've personally tried to mix them with smoothies and shakes, but the taste of dirt doesn't really go away. Try to avoid cooking granules with hot food, as the heat destroys most of the nutrients in pollen.
If you don't want the hassle associated with granules, then bee pollen capsules are an effective convenient solution. Pollen capsules are similar to antibiotics, as all pollen is air tight and sealed into capsules. The capsule is great because you will only digest it in your stomach. This will ensure that you get most of all the nutrients that pollen has to offer.
Make sure you actually buy pollen capsules that are freeze-dried. This means that the company that harvests the pollen freeze-dries their pollen at the source. This ensures that the pollen nutrients are retained from collection to processing at the manufacturing plant.
Some companies heat-dry their pollen that at the source because it helps preserve the pollen for longer periods of time. They then take this pollen and compress it into small pollen tablets. These tablets have a very long shelf life. However, the major disadvantage is that it eliminates about half of the nutrients in pollen.
Because of this, always make sure you get freeze-dried pollen to ensure that you get the full energy inducing benefits of pollen.
Article Source
Supercharge your health with BEE POLLEN.
As of today more and more people are using bee pollen supplements to help them improve their health. Bee Pollen supplements are not only natural, but they have a host of health benefits. From fatigue to strengthening the immune system, it's an overall great energy booster as well.
Bee pollen supplements and bee by-products are not new. These substances have been used by Ancient Civilizations for centuries before modern medicine ever existed. There even exists a type of bee shamanism (religion) that worships the healing and rejuvenating qualities of the bee by-products.
Here is a list of some of the benefits of pollen:
• Boosting the immune system so you don't get sick as often
• Increases your metabolism so you can burn fat and lose weight
• A great antioxidant to help cleanse your body of toxins
• Helps prostate problems, relieving you of pain
• Helps with insomnia and regulating blood pressure
and so much more...
There is simply no way you can ignore this healthy natural supplement!
The question is:
How and where can you buy high quality pollen supplements and start feeling more energized and alive?
To answer this question, we need to know what makes a high quality pollen supplement.
Buy Bee Pollen Supplements That Are Sourced From Pollution Free Locations
When you are looking for a potential brand of pollen, make sure you know where the pollen was sourced from. The source of pollen is extremely important in determining the quality of pollen.
Pollen that is sourced from high pollution areas like high industrialized countries like USA and China, contain many toxins and won't have the health benefits that you are seeking. Sometimes, low quality pollen can actually make you sick.
Sometimes companies in USA would stick on a label saying that their pollen is organic. But that doesn't mean much really. You think that if you're getting something that is organic it would be a healthy product.
But did you know that FDA requirements for labeling anything "organic" is anything that is home grown up to about 30 % percent? Hardly organic right?
In addition, some companies source their pollen from China. China is probably the worst place that you can get your pollen sourced from. China doesn't have any strict regulations when it comes to their air pollution, and because they are a growing economy, more and more factories are being built in the country. This contributes to the overall air pollution of the country.
Do you remember the smog that covered Beijing Olympics before the games even started? Not only that, Chinese companies have been known to not have the highest quality of products. Recently, large number of toys made for Mattel had to be recalled because the Chinese suppliers' toys had an alarming number of lead contamination.
Bee pollen sourced from countries like New Zealand is much better. New Zealand is a country that has strict standards and policies regarding their environment. Also New Zealand is an Island that is separated from most of the world. The Antarctica wind blows across New Zealand. The company that I buy my pollen from also gathers their pollen near a National Park.
Buy Pollen From a Reputable Company You Can Trust
As you can probably tell, buying pollen is not as simple as you may have thought. This makes buying pollen from a reputable company even more important. A reputable company is a company that will answer all of your questions.
Be wary of websites that sell pollen without any information about the company. Make sure you can find a physical address of the company and a telephone number.
Before you even think about buying the supplement, you should call the company and ask them about their refund policy.
Any reputable company selling pollen will have a no-questions-asked money back guaranteed. Some companies have a 30-day money back guarantee, I've found a company that has a 6 month guarantee.
If a company doesn't have a money-back guarantee, DO NOT BUY from them. Either their pollen is of low quality or worse it's full of toxins.
Your health is more important than saving a few bucks.
Buy Freeze-Dried Bee Pollen Capsules For Convenience
Some people say that buying fresh pollen granules from local farms is the best way to get pollen. This may be true, but fresh pollen granules from local farms have some issues. First granules must be consumed and used as soon as possible. Because pollen granules are a natural food, it goes bad just like any other food. Granules must be refrigerated once bought, and should be used within a couple of weeks.
Granules also may not be the best way to digest this wonderful supplement. Granules nutrients may be absorbed by the throat lining, which is not ideal to get the full benefits of pollen. Some people have overcome this problem by soaking pollen in water overnight to let the nutrients seep out of the granules. This is a good idea, but make sure to drink the water too.
One minor disadvantage of granules is that fact that it taste like dirt. I've personally tried to mix them with smoothies and shakes, but the taste of dirt doesn't really go away. Try to avoid cooking granules with hot food, as the heat destroys most of the nutrients in pollen.
If you don't want the hassle associated with granules, then bee pollen capsules are an effective convenient solution. Pollen capsules are similar to antibiotics, as all pollen is air tight and sealed into capsules. The capsule is great because you will only digest it in your stomach. This will ensure that you get most of all the nutrients that pollen has to offer.
Make sure you actually buy pollen capsules that are freeze-dried. This means that the company that harvests the pollen freeze-dries their pollen at the source. This ensures that the pollen nutrients are retained from collection to processing at the manufacturing plant.
Some companies heat-dry their pollen that at the source because it helps preserve the pollen for longer periods of time. They then take this pollen and compress it into small pollen tablets. These tablets have a very long shelf life. However, the major disadvantage is that it eliminates about half of the nutrients in pollen.
Because of this, always make sure you get freeze-dried pollen to ensure that you get the full energy inducing benefits of pollen.
Article Source
Sunday, 22 January 2017
4 Reasons to Detox with Tea
Every single day we are consuming toxins that our bodies were never meant to, causing weight gain, weariness and even chronic illness. Tea detoxing helps fix and prevent this by giving your body a chance to “reset” itself and to absorb an extraordinary amount of benefits from the tea. Detoxing with tea is simply a 2 or 4 week cleanse that will reignite a healthier and skinnier body – all by drinking a powerful combination of teas on top of your normal regiment.
1. Boosts Metabolism and Suppresses Appetite
Many crash diets promise weight loss benefits through starvation, which is unhealthy and ineffective for serious long-term weight stability. Detox teas, on the other hand, are a natural drink containing antioxidants that has been proven to boost metabolic rate, allowing the body to burn up calories faster. Since the tea also stabilizes sugar levels, it works as a very effective and natural appetite suppressant as well.
2. Burns Fat and Reduces Bloating
Studies have also shown that tea increases fat oxidation which essentially means that your body selectively burns fat as an energy source. Also, ginger and peppermint, key ingredients to many detox teas, have been shown to reduce bloating and help to rid the body of excess gas and water.
3. Improve Skin
The antioxidants found in detox teas work to prevent damage to your skin. Drinking tea also helps your body to stay hydrated, which is a key element to youthful skin. On top of that, it helps to repair existing damage, giving your skin a more healthy glow post-detox.
4. Boosts Immune System
All the antioxidants found in detox teas makes it an unmatched drink for a healthier you. These antioxidants boost your body’s disease-fighting immune cells which helps prime your body against bacteria and viruses. Starting a detox cleanse will not only safeguard your immune system but kick-start an overall healthier you.
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