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Eating right, getting to the gym, and sticking to a regular diet and exercise plan is a pretty major challenge for most of us. Even if all the efforts are in place for you right now, you could probably use a little extra boost. With …
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We’ve all heard the words “Stamina” and “Endurance” in the fitness world. These are important terms that you definitely need to know about whether you’re trying to lose weight, train for a marathon, or just take on a new challenge to switch up your workout routine!
First, let’s start off with what exactly stamina is. By definition, stamina is the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort. Endurance and stamina are essentially the same thing – whatever you decide to call it, these qualities allow you to endure seemingly unbearable workouts and push yourself to your personal physical limits without giving up! We all can benefit from a higher level of stamina. It’s particularly helpful for working out, but stamina has great benefits for your everyday routine, too. It’s important to know just how you can achieve an optimal endurance/stamina level for your body. Here are some tips:
Yes, that breezy stroll may seem nice, but you’re not going to achieve much if you don’t push your body to work harder than a simple stroll in the park. If you normally walk on a treadmill at 3.4 MPH, try increasing it 4.0MPH. Eventually, what used to be your normal walking pace will start to increase. The same applies for lifting weights: If 10lb weights usually give your muscles a good burn, try 12lb weights – or even 15. You will feel a greater burn in your muscles, and you’ll feel your heart being to pump faster.
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Your exercise routine shouldn’t consist of going all-out only one day a week! Currently, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends three to five workouts each week. This should include a combination of cardio and strength training.
To build muscle endurance, limit your recovery time between sets to about 30 to 90 seconds. Less resistance, more repetitions, and resting for 30 seconds or less between exercises is the optimal formula for building stamina.
Rest and recovery are vital parts of the fitness process. The rules of rest don’t apply as much during your actual workout, but primarily after you’re finished. Yes, there is such a thing as “overdoing it!”. Working out too often or at too high of an intensity won’t help if your muscles and body if they can’t get the right amount of R & R. Rest is extremely important, so don’t let it be overlooked in your fitness regimen.
Working out is hard work! Whether you get up early, hit the gym during lunch, or pound the pavement before or after dinner, exercise takes time and dedication. That hard work also comes with significant rewards and health benefits. Just like there is a right way to exercise, there is also a right way to recover. After you are done sweating out toxins, burning fat, building muscle and strengthening bones, the body needs to refuel to heal torn muscle fibers and regenerate energy. Proteins contain amino acids, which repair and rebuild the structure and biochemistry of the body. When it comes to repairing and maintaining muscle, whey protein is the way to go.
Muscle recovery supplements and vitamins are very important for a quick recovery after you exercise. A faster recovery rate can help minimize dehydration and injuries post-workout. Muscle recovery supplements help you recuperate quickly, while protecting you from further injury when you work out next. It is also necessary to nourish and buffer the muscles to improve your exercise routine, as well as protect immunity by neutralizing the damaging free radicals that are created during exercise. These harmful free radicals suppress immune function and can lead to a variety of illnesses and injuries.
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For diabetics, there is often an endless battle to keep sugar levels at a manageable level and continue living a normal life. For years, sugar substitutes have been a crucial part of a diabetic’s nutritional regimen. Recently, though, a new study suggested that the natural sugars found in the agave plant known as “agavins” may reduce glucose levels, as well as trigger insulin production in the body. The downside? Agavins don’t taste as sweet as the typical sugar substitutes.
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Diabetes is a group of diseases marked by high levels of blood sugar resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both. The most common form, Type 2 diabetes, is the fastest growing disease in the world in number of new cases. It is a major contributor to mortality and morbidity and is a direct result of the pandemic rise of obesity. However, Type 2 diabetes, through life style changes, can be avoided; and for those of you with Type 2 diabetes, you can take steps to control the disease and lower the risk of complications.
It’s essential to manage your weight and eat a healthy diet with plenty of low fat protein and complex carbohydrates. Get rid of the sugary, hi-calorie, hi-carb foods and – get your body moving!
Tequila, which is also derived from the agave plant, contains natural sugars that spike the body’s insulin level. Agavins are non-digestible, and they may act as a dietary fiber instead of a sugar that raises blood glucose levels. This research was presented at the 247th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society. This could be a major breakthrough for diabetics who desire an alternative to sugar that’s more healthy than the artificial sweeteners on the market right now.
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GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) is a hormone that essentially reduces the rate that your stomach empties food, which begins insulin production in your body. As far as the research shows right now, agavins are mostly made up of fructose and have very few known side effects.