COFFEE!
We know that coffee works wonders when we rise in the morning. We also know it’s crucial for when we’re experiencing the near inevitable post-lunch slump in the office. But did you know it can have a beneficial effect on your workouts, too? Men’s Fitness has identified at least five ways coffee can positively add towards your fitness journey. For starters, coffee has been linked to the use of fat cells as an energy source, aiding in the weight loss process. It can also decrease muscle pain, which means you can complete more reps at a higher resistance.
Temptation Bundling
Sometimes our minds are more than ready for a workout, but our bodies are not cooperating For those days when you find yourself in a body and soul struggle of epic proportions, temptation bundling will make your final decision– to go, or to stay?– infinitely easier. At its core, temptation bundling is an economic concept. And like most principle of economics, it revolves around the incentivisation of undesirable or tedious activities. Basically, when you complete or participate in a routine activity, you reward yourself. Example: going for your bi-annual dental examination may be your least favorite thing in the world, but if you manage it, you take the rest of the day off and go to the theatre. Now consider in the context of health. Maybe you only watch your favorite show or listen to a podcast or the next chapter of an audiobook when working out. There’s actually a really interesting episode of Freakonomics radio that explores a study surrounding temptation bundling and university students’ gym habits.
Weighted Clothing
You can actually get pretty creative here. The key to training with weighted clothing is to not do it in excess. But when done right, it can make even the most mundane activities serious calorie burners. Buzzfeed’s Peggy Wang suggests donning a weighted vest. Jog around the neighborhood while doing your routine errands. That extra bit of weight and resistance can lead to a nice boost in calorie usage. Keep in mind that although weighted armbands and ankle bands are on the market, they have a reputation of being destructive on one’s joints. These should only be used at the recommendation of a physician or physical therapist.
Supplements
For those who are primarily concerned with bulking up, taking the right supplements could enhance the effects of a particularly strenuous workout. Men’s Fitness recommends taking supplements before or during a workout in order to maximize their effect. Their ultimate pre-weightlifting combination? “1-3 grams of beta-alanine, 5 grams of creatine, and 100% of your recommended daily intake of vitamin B12, vitamin c, vitamin e, and zinc with a trace amount of magnesium”.
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