Whey Protein Versus Soy Protein Part 3. When choosing a supplement, getting as much information as possible about your choices will help you get the most out of your hard earned dollars. As we mentioned in the first part of this mini-series of articles, soy is one of the best choices for those who choose not ...
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Whey Protein Versus Soy Protein Part 2
Whey Protein Versus Soy Protein Part 2. In my previous article in this series we set up an imaginary competition between these two popular protein supplements, using the same methods used by scientists to determine a protein source’s bioavailability. In the first few rounds, whey dominated all events. Let’s see if soy can stage a comeback. Soy ...
Whey Protein Versus Soy Protein Part 1
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Whey protein versus soy protein, part 1. For years now, the issue over which protein is better has been hotly debated, by both professionals and fitness/nutrition enthusiasts. Here, instead of giving my personal opinion, I will present some of the facts so that you can make your own decision about which meets your personal needs. While ...
Chocolate Milk as an Exercise Recovery Beverage?
Chocolate Milk as an Exercise Recovery Beverage? As if you needed one more reason to enjoy chocolate milk. In a recent study published by the ISSN, the efficacy of chocolate milk as a recovery beverage following a period of increased training duration was studied in intercollegiate soccer players. Subjects received either a high-carbohydrate recovery drink or chocolate ...
Exercise Myths.
Exercise Myths. // // Although some old fitness fictions, such as “no pain, no gain” and “spot reducing” are fading fast, plenty of popular exercise misconceptions still exist. Here are some of the most common myths as well as the not-so-common facts based on current exercise research. 1. You Will Burn More Fat If You Exercise Longer ...
The Importance of Water to Health
The Importance Of Water to Health Water is a fundamental part of our lives. It is easy to forget how completely we depend on it. Human survival is dependent on water - water has been ranked by experts as second only to oxygen as essential for life. The water you drink literally becomes you! Since such ...
Tart Cherry Juice Can Help Reduce Pain During Running
Tart Cherry Juice Can Help Reduce Pain During Running. In a study published May 7, 2010, researchers reported that the juice from tart cherries can help alleviate muscle pain caused by exercise. Endurance sports such as long distance running causes notable muscle damage, which leads to inflammation and fatigue. Most people involved in such activities use NSAIDS ...