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MYOSTATIN – Role in muscle building and athletic performance

We are all familiar with the concept of athletes and their rigorous training to become stronger and better performers. However, few of us are aware of a protein called Myostatin and the role it plays in making the most out of a sportsman’s performance. Myostatin is a protein that is responsible for regulating the growthContinue reading “MYOSTATIN – Role in muscle building and athletic performance”

Bioavailability of different Protein sources

Bioavailability is the portion of a drug or other substance that is absorbed and available at the target site of action. The concept of bioavailability is important when it comes to the absorption of different protein sources. The most common forms of dietary protein are animal protein and plant-based protein. Basing on their ultimate purpose,Continue reading “Bioavailability of different Protein sources”

Mental Health – the most ignored aspect of Fitness

Mental health has become an increasingly pressing focus for individuals and health organizations as understanding of the strong correlations between physical and mental wellbeing continues to grow. Unfortunately, it is still one of the most ignored aspects of fitness and health and is often overlooked in favor of physical health. When most individuals think ofContinue reading “Mental Health – the most ignored aspect of Fitness”

Hypertrophy and Muscle Building

Many people have heard of hypertrophy and how it relates to muscle building, but few understand how it works. Hypertrophy is the process of building muscle size and strength through repetition and weight lifting. It is a natural response of your body to increased mechanical tension, metabolic stress, and muscular damage caused by working out.Continue reading “Hypertrophy and Muscle Building”

All about Muscle Fibres types

Muscle fibre types are an important consideration for any athlete or bodybuilder who has experienced a plateau in their workouts. Different people have different fiber types in their bodies. Knowing your fiber types can help you to focus on the most effective exercises and appropriate training techniques to reach your goals. The two main typesContinue reading “All about Muscle Fibres types”

LOSE WEIGHT WITHOUT EXERCISE?

HOW DO WE LOSE WEIGHT WITHOUT EXERCISE? Weight Loss Strategy This question was asked in QUORA where FitLife is a consultant on Healthy Living, Diet, Nutrition, Workout Styles, Exercises & overall wellbeing. Well, the answer is basically for 2 kinds of people: People with a physical disability or health complication due to which they can’tContinue reading “LOSE WEIGHT WITHOUT EXERCISE?”

LOCKDOWN HEALING – Healing your Body

LOCKDOWN HEALING – Healing your Body Best way to Heal your Body during Lockdown This period of forced quarantine (in many areas) is actually a blessing in disguise for many of us who don’t give our bodies enough attention and time to recover from the regular damage caused by our unhealthy lifestyles! We can useContinue reading “LOCKDOWN HEALING – Healing your Body”

Jogging vs Walking : Best Fat Burning activity

JOGGING vs WALKING: Best Fat-Burning activity An age-old debate and confusion is Which one burns more Fat – Jogging or Walking? Everyone talks about the importance of Cardio training for the reduction of body-fat and for improved cardiovascular health. Let us look at various factors which shall help us decide and choose between Jogging &Continue reading “Jogging vs Walking : Best Fat Burning activity”

Impossible Foods – A substitute for meat?

SUBSTITUTE FOR MEAT? A substitute for meat? Can there be really a vegetarian substitute for meat? If you ask this question to a non-vegetarian person, he or she might disapprove, either stating the taste or the nutrition value – especially the protein content. Well, it seems that a company based out of Redwood City, CaliforniaContinue reading “Impossible Foods – A substitute for meat?”

NATURE's ELIXIR: Green Tea – Best way to Make & Consume | History, Health Benefits & SideEffects

ORIGIN – by mistake… Green Tea’s origin dates back to 2737 B.C. in China. Emperor Shenong mistakenly drank some boiled water which had a dead tea leaf in it and he found the taste quite agreeable & refreshing, and thus Green Tea was discovered..! Initially, green tea was extremely expensive and was only approachable toContinue reading “NATURE's ELIXIR: Green Tea – Best way to Make & Consume | History, Health Benefits & SideEffects”