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This week we take a look at the different types of protein, how to set attainable goals, the science behind sports drink hydration, the mental aspect of cycling, and some delicious recipes to jazz up your water.
The Top Health & Fitness Articles from Last Week
Understanding the Difference Between Casein, Whey, and Pea Protein
When it comes to nutritional supplements, protein powders offer one of the biggest bangs for your buck.
To help fuel your workouts and get the results you want to see, protein needs to be a major part of your diet. Whether it you prefer to get your protein from vegetables, grains, soy, dairy, or meats, your body needs protein to help recover after exercise, promote healthy bone strength, and help you stay full after meals so you don’t end up snacking on whatever’s close at hand. One of the quickest ways to get your protein fix with a shake.
Why You Should Set Clear and Attainable Goals
A goal is a dream with a deadline. (Emphasis on deadline.) If you don’t set specific benchmarks on what you want to achieve, when you want to achieve it by, and work hard at meeting those requirements every day, your goal will turn into a dream and never fully crystallize. Rebecca has a fantastic write up that will not only help you on your weight loss journey, but is chock full of insight that can be applied to all facets of your life so you can succeed at whatever you put your mind to.
How to Set Yourself up for Success
- Be ambitious, but reasonable
- Be specific about your goal
- Define your plan of attack
- Make it count
- Be positive
- Share your goal
- Keep it real
How to Pick the Best Sports Drink
Staying hydrated will make your life immeasurably easier on your journey and the gold standard has always been water, but sometimes, it isn’t enough. When you’re working out, your body isn’t just burning through water keeping your body cool, it’s also burning through electrolytes, blood sugar, and glycogen. Water can’t replenish these things so this is where sports drinks come into play.
Dennis delves into the science behind how sports drinks are absorbed by your body to keep it hydrated and pumping on all cylinders when you’re pushing yourself to the next level.
7 Mental Benefits of Cycling
For those of us that just plain hate cardio, cycling is a solid alternative that can be used for all sorts of training regimens from long cardio, short anaerobic, recovery, and HIIT. It’s also fantastically low-impact so people that physically can’t do much cardio because of lingering injuries, dodgy hips, rusty joints, or bad knees can still get a great session to burn those extra calories without risking an injury.
It’s not a secret that cardio is a core component of any workout regimen. Getting your heartrate up to burn off fat and calories really helps carve off those extra pounds.
What I didn’t count on, however, was the massive impact it would have on me mentally, emotionally, and even spiritually.
If you’ve been on the fence about taking up cycling, this article is definitely for you.
10 Recipes to Flavor Your Water
What I didn’t count on, however, was the massive impact it would have on me mentally, emotionally, and even spiritually.
There’s no beating around the bush, water’s bland. It’s the basic building block to keep your body hydrated, but you’ll need to spice it up every now and then to hit that half your body weight in ounces mark every day. There are 10 quick and easy recipes to mix up your water for a flavorful twist without inflating your daily calorie intake.
- Blackberry Mojito Water
- Orange Vanilla-Cinnamon Water
- Blueberry Vanilla-Lime
- Minty Watermelon-Lime Water
- Honeydew Basil Water
- Tropical Lime Water
- Rosemary-Grapefruit Water
- Cucumber-Anise Water
- Minty Citrus-Ginger Water
- Strawberry-Kiwi Water