Archive for July, 2009

Getting Rid of Belly Fat

Submitted by Fitness & Health with Dr. Gabe Mirkin
Sit-ups will not get rid of belly fat because you cannot get rid of fat in a certain area just by exercising the muscles underneath that fat. You will lose the most belly fat by exercising intensely in any sport (Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, [...]

Protein for Muscle Recovery and Growth

Submitted by Fitness & Health with Dr. Gabe Mirkin
Many athletes believe that they can grow larger muscles by taking protein supplements rather than by eating protein in ordinary foods. However, protein powders come from food, and extracts cannot be more efficient than the foods from which they are extracted.
All athletes train by stressing and recovering. [...]