Table of Contents What are Carbs? 1.1 . Basis of the Low Carb Vs. High-carb Diet How Does Cutting Carbs from the Diet Work? 2.1. What happens when athletes go to “Low” Carb? 2.2. The case of high Carbs 2.3 Carbohydrates and Calories Counts 2.4. Theory behind the carbohydrate intake Do you need carbs to become an active BJJ Athlete? 3.1 Effect of carbs on the body of BJJ Athlete What does a balanced BJJ diet look like? 4.1. Ideal Nutrients for Athletes 4.2. Best carbs for BJJ Athlete Endurance…

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Weight lifting is a great way to get into shape, achieve your goals and progress over time at your lifts. Many people go to the gym as a part of their weekly routine whilst others go to compete professionally. Regardless of the category you fall into, you’re always prone to injuries. Especially common shoulder injuries from working out.  Shoulder Anatomy The shoulder region consists of 4 main joints; The Glenohumeral Joint - this is commonly referred to as the ball and socket joint. The humerus acts as a “ball” and fits into…

[spacer height="20px"] Exercising is essential for everyone, but this is especially true for those with diabetes. In fact, performing any type of workout can do wonders for diabetic patients as exercising can help lower blood pressure and blood sugar, promote better sleep, and improve energy. It can also cut down one’s daily insulin requirement. [spacer height="20px"] Fortunately, there are numerous workouts and weight loss plans out there that you can look into. Depending on your preferences, you can try a weight loss plan that involves the use of a continuous…

Proteins are one of the three most essential micronutrients, along with carbohydrates and fats. They play a crucial role in building and supporting blood, skin, muscles, and bones. Besides, proteins also build & repair tissues, vital hormones, enzymes, and other chemicals required by the body.   Following the importance of protein, health experts and dieticians have developed various protein diets. The main focus was to fuel the body with significant amounts of protein, which is highly beneficial to healthy development. Of the many protein diets, Protein-sparing Modified Fast grew to…

You do not have to suffer from chronic joint pain. And sometimes you can stop your joint issues from impacting you at all. You just need to exhume all of the best options that can help you with your pain.   Whether you are just beginning to deal with chronic joint paint or you have been suffering from joint pain for years, you have options that can indeed help you.   Consider these five ways to help ease your chronic joint pain.   1. Diet Alterations   If you are…

As a chronic condition that can burden everyday life for some adults and children alike, migraines can be debilitating.    Migraines are part of a neurological ailment often carrying other symptoms, including: Numbness or tingling in the hands and feet. Nausea Vomiting Light, smell, or sound sensitivity. Impaired vision. These natural migraine remedies have been used for eons:   Drinking More Water Continual dehydration is a common cause of migraines and tension headaches. Inadequate hydration can also provoke irritability and impair concentration. Drinking water can relieve headache symptoms for most…

An increasing number of states in the United States of America have legalized the use of marijuana as a recreational drug. As a result, its accessibility and social acceptability have increased substantially. From rock stars to politicians, marijuana has become a part of mainstream culture in the last few years.   A recent report by the National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates over 11.8 million people in the USA alone use marijuana. Of late, several sports professionals and athletes recommend marijuana for its health benefits.   Marijuana for Medicinal Use…

Daily workouts provide a wide variety of physical and mental health benefits from maintaining a healthy body weight to improving heart health and reducing stress. You don’t have to join a gym or invest in expensive exercise equipment in order to get more out of your workout. There are a few simple but effective changes that will make a big difference to your daily workout. When introducing changes to your workout, take it one step at a time. This will give you the time you need to adjust to each…

  Source: depositphotos.com (free to use and share)   Maintaining your physique is about more than appearances. It is equally a matter of health.   As a frequent traveler, you will face a lot of physical and mental stress that will affect your immune system, but using every opportunity to fortify your musculature can be challenging when you’re swept up in work or pleasure.   If you’re having a hard time scheduling your exercises during the trips, here’s how to maintain your physique and stay in shape when traveling.  …