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Two keys to boosting muscle growth are increased blood flow and protein. Both help to rebuild the muscle. A cardio workout after lifting is beneficial to the lift because it increases blood flow to the areas that you worked while lifting. The one caveat is that if you do a hard leg lift day and then do sprints/intense leg…
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Try replacing grains and pastas with Quinoa. Its got a lot of bang for the buck with protein.
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The liquid definitely has some calories. The way to find out the proper calorie count is to check calories for dried black beans. The calories are usually given for both the dry weight and hydrated volume. I looked it up and found that 1 cup of black beans have around 227 calories (sans liquid of course). Make sure your…
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There is nothing wrong with a 5k distance. The only issue to be weary of is that your body needs time to recover from workouts. This is especially true if you are relatively new to getting regular exercise. You may find that after two weeks of daily runs your legs are very tired. By not resting you increase the chance of…
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Quinoa!!!!! Seriously start eating meals based around Quinoa. It is a wonder grain. cooks like rice/barley but is packed with protein and is low on calories. My wife and I make the following staple meal that feeds us both for under $5. And, it is gluten free! Grain: 1 cup Quinoa cooked with herbs of your liking/some garlic…
