Muscle Energy / What is ATP? In the context of biology and exercise physiology, “muscle energy” primarily refers to glycogen, which is the main source of energy storage in muscle cells. Glycogen is a complex carbohydrate, a polysaccharide, and it serves as a readily available energy source for muscle contractions during physical activity, especially in […]
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Have you ever heard of the Golgi Tendon Organ (GTO)? Read on to understand why full range of motion is crucial to weight resistance training and metabolism. The Golgi tendon organ (GTO) is a sensory receptor located in the tendons, near the point where they attach to the muscles. Its primary function is to monitor […]
Our busy daily lives leave little time and let’s face it No energy to workout. But if you keep in mind these 5 reasons to incorporate a workout into your life, you will find the motivation to get going!Life has become more stressful for many people. With that comes less time to cook healthy meals […]
Take care of your heart Do you take care of your Kids? Of course. Do you take care of your home, car, errands? All the time. But what are you doing for your heart? Probably not as much as you could. A healthier heart is just a few lifestyle changes away.Heart disease […]
Electrolytes are minerals found in bodily fluids that carry an electric charge and are essential to keeping the heart, nerves, and muscles functioning properly. One of the major roles of electrolytes is to ensure that fluid levels inside and outside the cell are balanced.The cell can adjust its fluid levels by changing the concentration of […]
Off the 8 to 10 million people in the United States who profess to be on vegetarian diets, eliminate red meats but include fish and dairy products. The Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian also uses eggs.A true vegetarian diet or vegan diet avoids all foods of animal origin. The vegan diet is the only one that incorporates any […]
Understanding the structure of a particular muscle will assist you in developing a workout regime that is best for you, and to decide on whether whey or casein protein is right for you.There are basically two major proteins in the bodybuilder’s arsenal. Those being casein and whey. They are also sometimes referred to as slow […]
Our knees which bear body weight all day long, are susceptible to injury when there’s poor biomechanical alignment from the ankle up and are commonly traumatized during sports. Over time, with chronic injury or repetitive trauma, arthritis may occur. But don’t give up hope there are things you can do to prevent knee injuries.
All this time, we physicians have warned you about the risks of eating too much red meat. We worried that the high saturated fat and cholesterol content was damaging to your heart; however, we got it wrong. Red meat is still linked to an increased risk of heart disease, but it’s not just from the fat. New research points to a substance found in red meat called L-carnitine.