A matriarch nourishing her people with ancestral European sustenance to combat weakness
The International Society of Sports and Nutrition has published various studies along the years proving how a ketogenic diet, or a low carb diet, does not affect the strength performance in elite gymnasts, but instead improves body composition. Muscle gain and weight loss rather depend on the intake of protein and kcals consumed rather than… Continue reading GAIN MUSCLE MASS WITHOUT CARBS
Eating grilled skinless chicken with steamed veggies? Here some quick facts to get you out of the typical ''fitness routine''. Fats act like links, aiding proteins to finish their functions. Fats start chemical reactions that aid with growth control, immune function, reproduction and many other aspects of our basic metabolism. The obsessive consumption of low… Continue reading HOW TO CORRECTLY PAIR FOOD
I received a lot of questions and messages asking for a strength training workout example for women while pregnant and not being able to attend the gym (mostly personal preferences and logistic reasons), so I decided to dedicate these 60 minutes without my sweet baby girl (she's on a Monday walk with her pappa) to… Continue reading STRENGTH TRAINING HOME WORKOUT FOR PREGNANT WOMEN
Pregnancy is well known to take a toll over your mid-section area, not only the weight added to that part of your body but also the hormonal changes. Working towards a stronger pelvic floor will result in much less stress avoiding urinary incontinence (Sangsawang B, Sangsawang N., 2016). We are not only talking about static pelvic… Continue reading CORE, BACK, PELVIS EXERCISING DURING PREGNANCY
This post will be part of a Strength Training sequence that aims at introducing and encouraging women to lose the fear to the heavy weights in the gym and build a strong foundation for their body to function in diverse situations. I have personally been asked on tips and guidance for beginners by women that… Continue reading STRENGTH TRAINING FOR WOMEN BEFORE PREGNANCY
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