Quick Answers- How do I gain muscle mass?
To increase your muscle size, or mass, you need to focus on your training and your nutritional intake. To train correctly you need to structure your training plan. Firstly make one workout for each body area you want to add size to. Then find 2-3 exercises for each workout. Try to focus on exercises that […]
Fats Part 2: What are fats used for in the body?
In Fats Part 1 we spoke about the different types of fats that exist and are present in our diet. Today, we’re going to cover the bodies uses of those fats. Use 1: A super dense storage of energy As discussed in Carbs Part 2 the body has a storage of around 6 to 15 grams of […]
Carbohydrates Part 2: What are carbs used for in the body?
The body loves to use carbs as its energy source. This is due to several factors. Firstly they break down easily into glucose, which in turn is easily transported in the blood, or plasma, as blood sugar. This allows it to easily be moved to wherever it is needed at the time. Compare this to […]
How to do a HIIT training workout- Quick Anwsers
HIIT training workouts can be put together in almost any way you want. Factors that can be adjusted the interval length, the rest length, the number of intervals and the type of training used. How you decide to set these ups depends on what you are training for and your current fitness level. Below are […]
What is the muscular endurance?- Quick Anwsers
The definition of muscular endurance is your body’s ability to contract a muscle repeatedly whilst under load. Examples of this would be walking up a long flight of steps, or cycling for an extended period of time. Muscular endurance is also the type of training that will create muscle tone. This is because it will […]
What is training overload?- Quick Anwsers
To prompt the body to adapt to a training program you need to subject it to physical stress that is greater than that experienced in everyday living. This is called overload, or ‘reaching failure’. The main principles of physical adaption from overload are that the overload be greater than the body is usually subjected too, […]
The ketogenic diet. What is it, what’s it useful for and is it dangerous?
The ketogenic diet is a diet that is low in carbohydrates. Yes that means that the atkins and south beach diets could be classed as ketogenic. It is often cited as being beneficial for reducing fat stores. This is a hotly debated topic though. Some people say that it is very effective. Others claim that […]
What causes weight loss? Quick Anwsers
Weight loss is caused when the body is in a calorie deficit. This means that you are burning more calories in the day than you are consuming. This is usually down to two factors. You are eating less calories. This is achieved by either by reducing the amount of food that you eat or by […]
What exercises are for muscular endurance?
To train muscular endurance you need to subject your muscles to multiple contractions under a low to medium load. In simple terms that means you need to use your muscles repeatedly for a period of time. So any type of exercise that you can do for while can be used to train muscular endurance. A […]
How do I get in shape fast?
Getting in shape fast very much depends on what ‘getting in shape’ means to you. Any fitness and body developments can occur quickly with the appropriate adjustments to lifestyle, diet and training. But to make the quickest adjustments they have to be specifically targeted at your goals. If getting into shape means dropping body fat […]