There is quite the variety of opinions regarding the ideal amount of protein intake for human beings. Some claim that you need 1 gram per pound of body weight, others claim that people only need 10% of calories from protein (i. e. 50 grams on a 2000 calorie diet), and many recommend amounts in between … Continue reading Should You Eat More Protein?
We all know that exercise can have positive impacts on a person’s health. Doctors often recommend to their sedentary patients that they incorporate some form of movement into their daily activities. But people who are new to exercise, especially women, tend to default to aerobic activity, some of which include running, elliptical, spinning, and other … Continue reading Is Resistance Training All That Good For You? Yes, It Is.
Gymtimidation. It’s a very real issue that lots of people, especially women, face. Why woudn’t we? If you’ve never before worked out at a gym, the people in the gym might seem big and smug, and perhaps you have no idea how to use the gym properly (or at least, without embarrassing yourself in front … Continue reading Conquering Gymtimidation
