The glycemic index, or GI, is a method of ranking foods, from 0 to 100, based on how they influence your blood sugar levels. Higher GIs indicate foods that will cause your blood sugar to rise higher and faster than foods with lower GIs.
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The B vitamins are thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, panothenic acid, vitamin B-6, biotin, folic acid and vitamin B-12. Vitamin C and the B vitamins are water-soluble, which means that your body excretes excess amounts of these vitamins in your urine.
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Potassium, an electrolyte, plays many important roles in the body. The heart, in particular, relies on potassium for critical functions. Transmission of chemical "messages" in muscle and nerve fibers also requires potassium.
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Before the days of biopsies, CT scans and near-instant laboratory tests, doctors relied more on outward signs of disease to arrive at a diagnosis. A thorough history and careful physical exam provided the only clues to disease for early physicians.
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Anytime Fitness is a fitness facility that offers unlimited access to its members without holding “regular” business hours. In 2009, Anytime Fitness expected sales to exceed $150 million and continue growing. To fulfill the needs of its members, Anytime Fitness offers an extensive equipment list.
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Deciding to compete in your first triathlon is exciting. To properly train for and compete in a triathlon, you will need gear for swimming, biking and running. The biking portion of the triathlon requires the most expensive gear and the vast selection of triathlon bikes can be overwhelming.
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Fitness vibration plates are designed to vibrate between 20 and 50 times per second in three directions. Vibration plates increase the g-forces on the body and are assumed to improve flexibility and strength in less time than traditional training methods.
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The varieties of fish you can catch are almost as diverse as the kinds of bait you can use to catch them. Bait comes in different sizes, shapes and styles, making it challenging to choose the “best” bait to catch the most fish.
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Track and field consists of competitions that include running, hurdles, jumping and throwing. A common running and hurdle event in high school is the 300-meter hurdles. Competitors are required to run 300 meters while jumping over a series of eight hurdles.
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Strength and conditioning workout programs play a vital role in the development of athletes in various sports. A structured strength and conditioning workout is designed to develop muscular endurance, strength, power, speed and aerobic and anaerobic conditioning for the specific demands of the sport.
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Bodybuilding involves workouts designed to maximize muscle hypertrophy. For the best results, most bodybuilders will follow a strict nutrition plan with additional supplements such as protein, post-workout recovery drinks, fat burners and even fish oil.
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Archery dates back hundreds of years when bows were used during battle. Some of the first bows were developed by the Egyptians and were made from wood, animal horn, sinew and glue. Since that early wooden bow, recurve bows, longbows and other traditional bows have been made from various types of wood.
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Swimming has been an Olympic sport since 1896, with the 100-meter and 1,500-meter freestyle competitions being held in open water. Since then, additional events, such as the backstroke, butterfly, breaststroke and relays, have been implemented along with an indoor pool.
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The National Football League – the NFL – is a league composed of the best football players in the world. Similar to other levels of football, the NFL uses an egg-shaped football, but the NFL has specific rules to the size, shape and materials used for the football.
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Dietary supplements designed for bodybuilding or building muscle are available in thousands of brands, flavors and ingredients. As a result, it can be difficult to choose the best supplements to meet your muscle building goals.
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Originally developed in 1920 by Adi Dassler, track spikes have evolved into an essential piece of equipment. Because track meets contain sprints, middle distance and distance events, shoe companies produce a variety of shoes to meet the demands of each race.
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Three energy systems -- commonly referred to as metabolic pathways -- are responsible for the chemical reactions within cells and tissues during exercise and sports. These energy systems include the phosphagen, glycolytic and oxidative pathways.
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Track athletes competing in the 400 and 800 meter events come in three types: sprinters, all-purpose runners or distance runners. Regardless of the type of runner, 400 and 800 meter events require a blend of anaerobic and aerobic conditioning.
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Basketball rules and regulations are designed to control the play, officiating, equipment and overall procedures of a basketball game. While different leagues and organizations can enforce different rules, one of the most common rules is the “over and back” rule, or backcourt violation.
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If you’re using your treadmill just once or twice a week, or you are a serious daily runner, a quick check in the owner’s manual tells you to make sure your treadmill is lubricated properly so you can enjoy your exercise time without any bumps or skips. Proper lubrication also increases your treadmill belt’s lifespan.
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