March 17, 2009
Eat Plenty of Dietary Fibre
Dietary Fibre
- Regulates your rate of digestion and absorption and helps you eliminate waste.
- Bulks up your food without adding kilojoules (calories).
Bodybuilders, particularly those trying to lose weight, should eat plenty of high-fibre foods. The best sources of dietary fibre are often foods which are good for you for other reasons [...]
March 17, 2009
For bodybuilders watching their fat intake, dessert may conjure up images of rich cream and sugar confections. Nevertheless, there is an enticing variety of fruit-based desserts, high in fiber, vitamin and minerals. Some of the traditional baked desserts have low-fat variations which can be a mouth-watering source of energy-giving carbohydrate.
Although many cooked desserts cannot be [...]
March 17, 2009
If you haven’t exercised in a while, slowly work your way up to a more demanding regimen. This is especially important for high-impact activities such as running and certain types of aerobic, which put extra stress on your joints. Remember to stretch before and after working out to prevent injuries.
Strength building exercises not only burn [...]
March 17, 2009
1. Jay Cutler!
2. Ronnie Coleman
3. Victor Martinez
4. Dexter Jackson
5. Melvin Anthony
6. Gustavo Badell
7. Toney Freeman
8. Markus Ruhl
9. Dennis James
10. Gunter Schlierkamp
11. Vince Taylor
12. Branch Warren
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March 17, 2009
Nondairy products are high in protein, so consume these in moderation because too much protein is not healthful. Whole milk is second only to beef as the largest source of saturated fat.
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March 17, 2009
As a bodybuilder, there are some advantages in replacing meat, poultry and fish from time to time as your principal sources of protein, particularly to replenish glycogen stores. If you choose to use protein alternatives, you need a good nutritional understanding of these foods so you can select and balance your meals.
If you are [...]
March 17, 2009
Chest - Level with nipples, tape kept horizontal; record maximal inspiration followed by maximal
expiration
Waist - At level of umbilicus, abdominal relaxed
Hip - [...]
March 17, 2009
Sometimes also called runner’s knee, patellofemoral pain syndrome refers to pain on and around the knee cap (patella) caused by damage to the underneath surface of the knee cap. This injury is common among girls aged 10 to 20; individuals with small knee caps or those which stick out are more prone to suffer from [...]
March 17, 2009
Eat less of the following because they are high in fat and low in other essential nutrients:
- butter, margarine and other spreading fats
- fried foods
- fatty meats and processed meat products (e.g. sausages, burgers, meat pies)
- pastry dishes
- cakes, biscuits, puddings
- chocolate
- crisps and similar potato, corn or wheat snacks
Make the following substitutions to [...]
March 17, 2009
Most cases of avian influenza in humans have resulted from direct or close contact with infected poultry (e.g. handling diseased birds, handling fighting cocks, playing with poultry or eating undercooked poultry) or surfaces contaminated with secretions or excretions from infected birds. Very rarely does the virus spread from one human to another.
What are the symptoms [...]