The verdict: not before speed/strength training.
Stretching has many benefits, but a review of studies found that after static stretching (where you hold still in stretched positions), your muscles’ power is reduced.
Monthly Archives: March 2017
HOW TO BEAT THE SNACK ATTACK #2.
Here’s how to kill off unhealthy cravings whenever they hit…
Problem – elevenses.
Dipping blood sugar levels at 10:30-11am can leave you distracted, grumpy and reaching for the biscuit tin.
Solution – choose your breakfast wisely.
Think about switching to a breakfast that releases energy more slowly, like porridge or eggs, which will keep your blood-sugar levels steadier for longer.
THE TRUTH ABOUT PROTEIN.
The word ‘Protein’ stamped on packaging is a sure-fire way to make a sale, as the nutrient has been marketed as the answer to getting a strong, lean physique.
And protein shakes are considered the ultimate post-workout accessory. But how much should we really be eating?
Protein provides the building blocks for everything from muscles to skin and hair, so there’s no doubt it’s vital.
When you exercise, you beak down muscle and need protein to rebuild it, especially if you’re doing resistance training.
How much you need depends on how often and hard you work out, the type of exercise you do, your size…It’s far from an exact science.
If you take the average woman who goes to the gym, whether she’s doing cardio or weights, it’s believed 1–1.2g of protein per kg body weight a day is enough. Compared with 0.8kg per kg body weight for the average person who doesn’t wok out.
Most people achieve this easily. Often people forget things like bread and pasta contain protein. There’s nearly 6kg in 100g of wholewheat pasta, for example. Other sources include red meat, poultry, fish, cheese and eggs.