Fit &
Well: Getting Fit at Any Age by David
Oshman and Patricia Oshman
Nutrition
- Your Missing Link? Steps to a Healthier You Sport Nutrition by Nancy Clark
Sports
Nutrition Hits Cereal Market
Products that claim to enhance sports performance or to
provide the user with more energy have been popular in recent years, entering a variety of
food categories such as sports bars. >>>
You Can be
Fit at Any Age
While exercise won't stop the aging process, it can add
life to your years.
Regular exercise not only helps with cardiovascular
fitness, but also reduces stress, improves sleep, digestion, bowel and muscle movement,
strengthens bones and makes you feel better. >>>
Does carbo-loading mean stuffing myself with pasta? Should
I avoid protein the day before the marathon? Will carbo-loading make me fat ...?
If you are an endurance athlete who is fearful of hitting
the wall,listen up: proper fueling before a marathon, triathlon, century bike ride, or
other competitive endurance events can make the difference between agony and ecstasy! >>>
It is a fact that carbohydrates and fats, not proteins, are
the main sources of energy used by the muscles. If you consume more carbohydrates than you
use, you will add extra pounds to your body weight. The body can convert dietary fat to
body fat more easily than it can convert excess carbohydrates to body fat, so limit your
fat intake. >>>
Just as each team member carries out different tasks during
a game, each nutrient performs specific functions in your body. A lack of just one
nutrient is a disadvantage to your body. >>>
Disclaimer: The information found within this site is for general information only. Check
first with your physician and health professionals before beginning any exercise or
treatment program.
