We all know that as we age we tend to lose muscle mass. The best way to slow down this loss is by weight training. But do protein supplements help too? A study in the April 2018 edition of JAMA internal medicine did not find a link between protein supplements and muscle mass. A randomized…
Summer is around the corner, and the common theme for most is weight loss. Here is a summary of eight weight loss tips as reported in TIME that actually work: 1. Eat a big breakfast – Skipping breakfast actually leads to weight gain, according to a study published in the Journal of the American…
Has anyone ever told you to workout your core? Does this image come to mind: What is the core and why do we need to work it out? Let’s explore: The word ‘core’ describes a group of large muscles in the torso. These muscles include the…
A recent CBC article has created a lot of buzz lately. According to the article, short 20 second bursts of intense exercise can as beneficial as a moderate 45 minute workout. Bursts of exercise, when combined with a warm up and cool down period can improve your heart fitness by 20% over a 12 week…