(Natural News) New research published in the journal Acta Physiologica has identified beetroot juice as a powerful workout-boosting food that “significantly increases muscle force during exercise.” Researchers from the United States and the United Kingdom teamed up to test the effects of beetroot juice on a group of healthy men in their early 20s. The […]

(Natural News) What you eat after working out is as important as the actual training. When you exercise, your body uses stored glucose called glycogen, which depletes energy. Your muscles also tear especially if you’re doing resistance or strength training. As a result, you get exhausted and sore. But by eating the right foods, you can […]

(Natural News) The body consumes high amounts of energy when you work out, depleting your energy stores. One way to keep your body up and running during particularly intense exercises is to eat before working out. Some people fast before working out and still perform well. Others, particularly beginners and those who do highly demanding workout routines, […]

(Natural News) Stroke survivors may need to intensify training to better regain mobility. A study published in the journal Stroke found that high-intensity step training can significantly improve walking ability than low-intensity step training. The researchers noted that stroke victims may need a more challenging therapy to see better results. They suggest increasing the intensity of walking exercises and adding variable […]

(Natural News) Not everyone likes to exercise, but studies have proven time and again that regular physical activity is crucial for maintaining your overall health. If you hate going to the gym but want to keep fit, you may finally have a reason to rejoice. According to updated federal physical activity guidelines, short bursts of exercise can […]

(Natural News) Preparing for disasters is about more than just grabbing as many supplies as you can. While making sure your survival storage is well-stocked and having all the gear you need is great, there’s one thing that you still need to work on: Preparing your body. Maintaining physical fitness is an important part of being […]

(Natural News) The next time you feel like having a late-night snack, why not try a protein shake? Drinking a protein shake before bed can help increase muscle mass and strength in response to resistance exercise, according to a review published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition. The review, which was conducted by researchers at […]

(Natural News) Cannabis has recently experienced an image turnaround that would make a Hollywood starlet envious. For decades, anyone using marijuana in any form was viewed as a lazy stoner, but as state after state has legislated its use either for recreational or medicinal purposes, cannabis has gone from being the bad boy on the […]

(Natural News) Regular physical activity is essential for your overall health, but there’s also such a thing as exercising too much. Overdoing your workout can result in burnout and fatigue. Here’s why it’s important to pay attention to your body, especially if you prefer high-intensity workouts. What happens when you work out too much? Even […]

(Natural News) Do you feel like your exercise routine isn’t helping you lose weight? Try high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and sprint interval training. These two short, intense exercises can help you lose weight faster than continuous moderate exercises, according to a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. For the study, researchers from […]