Getting stressed is part of a normal human life. We go through a lot of things daily, whether it be at home, work, or even within ourselves. Too much stress can cause a lot of problems, and if not handled properly, it might cause us to not function properly. It may give you problems within your family or cause you to be less effective at work, or it may even lead you to experience symptoms of anxiety disorders. Nevertheless, stress can easily be overcome, and it won’t be difficult by following some basic steps.

Among those steps include eating a balanced meal 3 times a day. Stress can cause us harm if we aren’t healthy enough to take it. By eating a complete meal three times a day, you get to boost the immune system, thus making you capable of handling certain types of stress in any part of the day. It’s vital to put as much nutrient in every meal. You must be getting the right amount of carbohydrates, protein, and vitamins. This way, you can rest assured that you are not only able to handle stress, but you are also healthy to avoid other diseases, as well.

You must also steer clear of caffeine. It is usually found in coffee, tea, and chocolate, among others. It releases adrenaline, which can increase the level of stress. When it is taken in moderation, it can increase your alertness, activity in the muscles, nervous system and heart rate, which will cause the body to have long term stress after the effect subsides. But if you happen to be a coffee lover, make sure to reduce your consumption slowly. Cutting it off abruptly from your diet can result in withdrawal symptoms and may give your body more stress than expected.

Say no to alcohol. Like caffeine, if taken in moderation, alcohol can be helpful to the body. It has been shown to benefit the cardiovascular system. However, alcohol is a principal cause of stress. The ironic part of drinking alcohol is that it is typically done in an attempt to lower stress. But in reality, it tends to add insult to injury. Alcohol stimulates the secretion of hormones that can in turn cause nervous insomnia, tension and irritability. Excess alcohol tends to cause an increase in the fat deposits in the heart and decreases the immune function of the body, as well. Alcohol also limits the liver’s ability of removing toxins from the body, which is a problem during stress, given that stress releases toxins like hormones circulating through the body. This is usually resulting in serious damage and more stress for you.

Eat foods rich in carbohydrates and protein. Both nutrients help in increasing serotonin, which can potentially soothe you. Food rich in carbohydrates include rice, pasta, potatoes, breads, but much preferred variations are the complex carbohydrates. These are found commonly in whole grains. Whole grains take longer for the body to break down and release sugar slowly into the bloodstream, thus making you more active. This will help relieve the anxiety from a stressful day. Eating products rich in protein, such as meat and fish, will help you gather energy, thus making you more capable of handling stress.

Adhere to a healthy lifestyle. If you are healthy enough, you can practically handle any type of stress. It can be as easy as a short walk, stretching, climbing a few stairs, or doing some basic calisthenics within a few minutes to a couple of hours per day. As times goes by, you can start having extended time and start adding different types of activities to your routine. And importantly, while you are doing these exercises, you’re burning off stress and reducing the stress hormones that build up when things get tense. But make sure not to overdo yourself because it may cause the body to be more tired and may actually add up to the stress.

Today we have a look at the new protein powder from mega supplement giant, (ON) Optimum Nutrition and their protein powder “Performance Whey.” The company touts this new formula as an easier-to-mix protein with a lower mix requirement. This means, you can load up your protein in less water, juice or whatever you mix with for an emptier stomach! As most of you who use sports supplements on a regular basis know, there is nothing worse than a belly full of sloshing liquid for your run, other cardio or workout at the gym. They also claim that Performance Whey is engineered for adults who demand more out of their AM shake oand/or post workout shake (PWO).

There are of course some difference between this new protein powder and their standard protein “Optimum Nutrition’s Gold Standard Whey” but they are subtle. For one, the calories are a bit higher at 160 cals per serving vs. the 120 in Gold Standard. Also there are more carbs at 9g vs. 3g. Protein per serving lowers a bit to 22g vs. 24g. Fat is raised to 4g vs. 1g in the Gold Standard.

On to taste:

Performance whey may be the best tasting of all the Optimum Nutrition protein line. It mixes easily in less liquid than its counterparts and has a rich almost creamy taste; very good in this department. It currently is only available in Chocolate or vanilla but this may change in the near future.

The best feature and why you may want to try this one out, PRICE. The discounted online price for a 5 lb. tub of this stuff is around $40 and most of the time you can get this with free shipping and no taxes. Performance Whey’s brothers, Gold Standard and the newest incarnation Platinum series HydroWhey are $52 and $60-$65 respectively. Paying just $8 per pound of high quality supplemental protein is a very good price. Optimum Nutrition is a well-respected company and very transparent in their lab testing. In fact the #1 selling bodybuilding protein supplements is ON Gold Standard Whey.

A little about the company:

Optimum Nutrition was formed in 1986 by Tony & Michael Costello. They were originally known as Costello’s Health Distributors. Tony & Michael Costello soon realized a golden opportunity in the need for improved quality standards in the sports nutrition industry along with a creative that was missing in the industry. Optimum Nutrition the company was launched at this point and after all these years it reflects well on the company with best-selling ON Gold Standard 100hey.

Their Mission Statement:

We strive to produce affordable, distinctive, and super-premium quality products while still making every effort to meet the needs of the ever changing customer demands.

Their Affordability Take: Optimum Nutrition is an advocate of healthy lifestyles. They believe that every customer should be able to purchase their premium products at reasonable prices. Optimum Nutrition eliminates the middlemen and place all control of the brand in their own hands. This makes sure that each product is top quality & among the most sought after and competitively priced supplements on the market.

Their Quality Stand:

Optimum Nutrition’s commitment to their quality is apparent in the entire product. Prior to a single -machine being turned on, they carefully select suppliers who provide ultra-premium raw materials. All suppliers must meet the Certificate of Analysis for each material as a measure of quality. These certificates are verified and independently tested in the lab.

Summary:

So, if you’re looking for an awesome protein supplement with great taste and a high-quality protein source like Whey, you’ll want to check out ON’s new Performance Whey. The price is right and what’s inside is what really matters… high quality protein form a trusted source.

High intensity interval training is not a new way of exercising, it have been done for a long time and is gaining more and more popularity nowadays. This type of training is known also as HIIT.

So what is HIIT all about? It is simple, less training time, more intensity, same to better results (I would definitely say better, just my experience). So you may be wondering how do you perform it. Simple again, you can choose whatever physical activity you want to do, and then run a certain number of cycles alternating that activity at high intensity pace and then doing the same at a lower intensity, or simply resting.

How I started to see the light

I will give you an example so it becomes more clear to you: A basic routine for a newbie to HIIT can be 10 minutes of 1 minutes jogging followed by 1 minute walking for example.

That is what I started doing when I was first introduced to HIIT by one really knowledgeable friend of mine who I really learned from. I didn’t see the value in it as it was rather… easy? After some sessions I changed it by my friend’s advice to 1 minute of full running followed by 30 seconds of jogging and repeating it 8 times… That was INTENSE, and started me into a weight loss journey where I experiment some other routines, like jumping rope (HIIT style of course).

After seeing how much time I saved and the exceptional results I get totally, totally disappointed by the normal steady-pace cardio. Don’t get me wrong, I was getting some results with it, but not that quick and big progress like I saw with HIIT.

What about the real benefits? Quicker results and less catabolic

Researches show that HIIT is for real; it produces results with less time of exercising. They have also shown that it produces many of the cellular pathways that are very beneficial for human health that are also produced by endurance training, and without doing endurance training. I mean this is really great, you are training a lot less time and you are not only getting better results, your are getting health benefits associated with another type of training, and believe, endurance training is hard, I’ve done it.

If you are a muscle or fitness addict just like I am you will be very happy if this is the first time you hear about HIIT, you may be thinking “less is more? Really?” it really is, researches have shown it, many people have experience it, and I have experience it too. And also you will be very excited to hear why you can benefit from HIIT in some other ways.

Say you are exercising less time every session right? What is a direct consequence of that? Yes you have more time for yourself, which is great in this era we are living now in which everyone goes everywhere in a hurry and have no time at all. But, you also do less cardio training, which leads you to less possibilities of raising cortisol levels, the hormone most fitness addicts never want to hear about. Cortisol levels raises during long cardio sessions and it’s known by its catabolic effects. I really enjoy this benefit.

We train very hard to gain muscle, and when you want to get ripped you want to maintain as many muscle mass as you can, especially if you are a hard gainer like me, that is a fact folks. High intensity interval training helps a LOT achieving this goal, maintaining the muscle gains when doing cardio, because you expend a lot less time exercising, that way you avoid cortisol levels to raise, and because of that you avoid losing muscle tissue, something that is not what happens during long steady-pace cardio sessions, where cortisol levels raises and you in fact lose muscle because of that many time exercising 

More stressful on joints but don’t worry, there is a solution

When you are doing any type of exercise you want to warm up the body first, I have experience it on my own skin, getting some injuries because of a bad warm up (or a lack of it practically), luckily nothing serious, that is especially important with HIIT, because it’s very physically demanding. It is a high intensity activity right from the get go, take just 5-8 minutes to really warm up the body, specially joints, then you can perform your routine without worrying about injuries so much.

If your are very prone to joint pain or lesions, or you want to put as less stress on joints as you can, you don’t have to forget about this type of training, you can still do HIIT, there are some good things you can use to exercise like stationary bike, elliptical machine or just normal cycling, whatever feels good for you. Remember, you can do high intensity interval training with almost everything.

The logic behind the magic

If you are a little curious you may be wondering why if you can burn, let’s say 800 calories, on a long low intensity running session and just burn 400 calories on a running/jogging HIIT routine is HIIT still better for weight loss and fat reduction. The reason is simple, whatever amount of calories you can burn during the workout, yes, it’s relevant and important, but it’s a lot more important the fat utilization rate (as energy) that the exercise leads you to after the workout. And researches have shown a significantly higher rate on individuals who practice high intensity activities whether they are intermittent or not.

If you want to have better results and more time for you I seriously encourage you to start training HIIT.

Workouts examples

12 minutes total – alternating intervals of 1 minute running/biking with intervals of 30 seconds light jogging/ light biking

9 minutes total – alternating intervals of 30 seconds of air squats and 30 seconds of squat thrust follow by 30 seconds of rest

Author Bio

: Miguel have been a fitness enthusiast for a long time and now he is sharing his knowledge and experience on his site muscleprogress.com

Admittedly, they do tend to work, as the sheer amount of protein has nowhere else to go but the muscles. However, there can also be mild to devastating side effects in terms of digestion and overall health, as putting so much animal protein and artificial ingredients into the body is never good. That is why if you really want to get strong the healthy way, look no further than hemp protein. This unique type of plant protein is the ideal type of protein to consume. There are indeed other types of plant proteins, one of the most popular being pea, but nothing stands up to hemp. There are two reasons why hemp protein is the best kind to consume.

First, it is 100 complete. A complete protein usually refers to one that contains all eight essential amino acids, which are the ones that the body cannot produce and must get from the environment. There are also two semi-essential amino acids, which the body can produce but not in the quantities necessary for life. Hemp not only has all ten of those aminos, but the other ten non-essential amino acids as well. Just because they are nonessential doesn’t mean it’s not good to have more of them in your body, as it is still protein that helps with strength and overall health. Therefore, you do not have to worry about any kind of deficiency whatsoever when it comes to eating this type of protein.

However, having a complete protein in reality is not that large of an accomplishment. Well, completeness is somewhat of an achievement the plant kingdom, where most plant foods only have a limited array of amino acids, but all animal foods are 100 percent complete and so are some other plants.

What makes hemp protein really special is its composition. 66 percent of the protein in hemp comes in a form called globular edestin. Globular proteins are generally the most bioavailable, but the subtype of edestin is actually the most bioavailable form of protein known to man. Bioavailability means that more of the protein ends up in your muscles and less gets filtered out as waste due to inefficiency in processing.

Other types of proteins are fibrous, which are not absorbed as well. The other 33 percent so of hemp protein is globulin albumin, a blood serum protein that is still of high quality and is also found in egg whites. Of course, it’s always best to get plant sources of protein instead of animal proteins, so that’s why hemp protein is the best. Animal proteins tax the body in a way that plants do not, and studies have shown that consumption of animal protein is one of the chief contributors to cancer and other chronic diseases. The protein itself seems to act as a carcinogen in one way or another, and while it is relatively weak compared to other cancer-causing agents, it is still something you should avoid. It’s okay to have some animal protein, of course, but overdoing it with an animal-based protein powder for a long period should be avoided. That is why hemp protein is a great way to balance your nutritional profile, especially if you are already getting a significant amount of animal protein from the regular meals you consume.

It is important that you know your purpose for taking protein powder. This will make it easier for you to determine the amount of protein that you need for your goal. If you are into a weight loss regimen, choose a protein powder product that contains lesser amount of calories. The same is true with the amount of sugar and carbohydrates. On the other hand, if you are into body building and would like to bulk up then you need to be protein-heavy. Choose a protein powder which has high amount of sugar, calories and carbohydrates. You will need all these so that you will have enough energy during your training period. But, if you just want your athletic endurance to increase, you may need different levels of protein.

Know its amino acid content

The amino acids are the building blocks of our muscle. Therefore, you need to check the amino acid content of the protein powder before buying. It is a must that you compare those protein powders before finally making the purchase. Check whether your protein powder has high content of the following amino acids:

Leucine – this amino acid helps a lot in muscle growth. Leucine is responsible for stimulating the release of insulin from the person’s pancreas. It also helps in enhancing protein synthesis.

Make sure to read the label at the back

You should be reading the back label so that you will know all the ingredients used for that protein powder. Some protein powder contains sugar, artificial colors, sweeteners, and any other ingredients. Then ask yourself whether you really want to have these ingredients for your protein powder, instead opt for a natural protein powder.

Check for quality assurance

You have it take into consideration the name of the manufacturer of each protein powder. Check whether it is USDA approved. Find out where it is being sourced. You also need to know how it is being processed and whether there is any third party testing being done for heavy metals to ensure the product’s safety. This is because some protein powder has chemicals and other heavy metals that are definitely dangerous for your health. Knowing these things will help you become an empowered consumer.

Check for any allergens

Most protein powders contain soy, dairy, and eggs which can cause allergies to an individual. You need to avoid these allergens especially if you are adding this protein powder for your detoxification process. Therefore, it is a must that you ask your health care provider before using any protein powder.

Choosing the wrong kind of protein powder can cause you so much stress in a person. Just thinking of the effort, time and money that are being wasted on a not–so-good protein powder can make anyone end up in anxiety. Therefore, one must follow the abovementioned tips in choosing the best protein powder. This way, you will never have to wallow in stress and anxiety because you are confident that you already have the best kind of protein powder for your needs.

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Having toned muscles can do wonders for you appearance. But apart from satisfying your vanity by looking great with a trimmed physique, there are actually so many health benefits to keeping muscles in good shape. Healthy muscles improve endurance and strength because these maintain or even boost bone and joint strength. With more well-developed and well-nourished muscles, the body is also able to fight off diseases much better.

The building blocks of muscles are amino acids, which come from protein. There are basically 4 main protein sources, and these are: eggs, meats, dairy products, and protein powders.

Eggs

If you think that eggs will increase your bad cholesterol, then cast that thought aside. Reduce your body fat in order to get rid of unhealthy cholesterol instead of throwing your yolks away. Eggs, with the whites and the yolk, are very good sources of protein. Each egg packs a lot of punch, about 7 grams of protein per whole egg. Plus, these are also quite cheap.

Meats

Lean meat is the way to go. Examples are beef, pork, chicken and turkey. When opting for pork or beef, always choose lean portions. Between chicken and turkey, the latter is the healthier option as this packs more calories, is less fattening, and it also contains more essential vitamins and minerals. A variety of fish meats are available too. Go for omega-3-rich wild salmon, sardines, or mackerel. Crabs, scallops, mussels, shrimps, and oysters are seafood loaded with protein. Other animal sources include the following: duck, quail, goose, rabbit, as well as game meat from elk and deer.

Dairy Products

Dairy products are stuffed with vitamin D, calcium, as well as protein. Still, there are some items that can easily meet your daily protein requirements, such as milk, cheese, and yogurt. The best option is evaporated condensed milk. This contains more than 20 grams of protein per serving. Enjoy your milk by mixing it with shakes or fresh fruits. As for cheese, there are so many different varieties. Cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, and Swiss cheese can give you about 5 to 10 grams of protein per one ounce. Cottage cheese, on the other hand, can pack 28 grams per cup. Yogurt is also a great protein source, with many varieties, like low-fat or fat-free types, containing about 8 to 13 grams of protein a cup. If you want more protein, go for Greek yogurt, which has about 20 grams a serving.

Protein Powders

Protein powders can be blended and made into shakes. Because of their liquefied form, protein shakes are much easier to consume and digest, which makes them apt for all kinds of athletes, including pro players, like Tiger Woods. Most powders contain a certain amount of protein, as well as fats and carbohydrates. Protein not only comes from one thing, but from different sources. For instance, natural protein powders can contain whey, soy and rice. Casein and egg protein shakes are very common as well. Generally, you can choose any type of protein powder or protein shake you want because any of them can greatly help in muscle building.

Loading Up on Protein

It’s important to know how much daily protein is needed by the body so that you will be more than able to meet dietary requirements. In general, the daily protein requirement for a regular adult will largely depend on his weight. About 0.75 to 1 gram of protein each day, or about 45 to 70 grams daily, is sufficient. Athletes or those who regularly exercise should have more protein per day.

Protein is not only essential in muscle development, but also in muscle restoration. During exercise or intensive competitions, cells, most especially muscle cells, sustain damage due to oxidation. Hence, it’s vital to rebuild muscles to make sure that they stay healthy and strong.

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Here are some protein powders that have been hailed as most effective:

1. Bodybuilding Warehouse – Premium Whey

As the name of the product suggests, this whey protein powder serves the needs of those whose end goal is to build a muscular body. Be it an athlete, a body builder, the regular corporate guy seeking to get fit with a lithe body, Premium Whey help build muscles. This product is devoid of lactose and consists of pure why isolates. This can also be a good choice for cancer patients who require bodybuilding proteins to counter the destructive effects of treatments they undergo. Cancer patients are known to develop lactose intolerance during treatment, and this de-lactosed protein powder serves them better.

2. Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey

Optimum Nutrition is a brand that is acclaimed for its range of products, of which protein powder is but a small part. Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey powder is a top notch product that consists of fine whey protein concentrate, ion trade whey protein isolate and cross circulation why protein isolate. Increasing absorption rate of the protein and making it readily available to the body is hydrolyzed whey. An economic option, Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey is also available in a range of flavors allowing freedom of choice. However, one must be cautious when purchasing the product as it can trigger abdominal problems in those who are lactose intolerant.

3. Gaspari Myofusion

Myofusion serves athletes and bodybuilders without denting their wallets. A highly economical protein powder, one can use Gaspari Myofusion as many times as is deemed healthy and optimal by a trainer. Myofusion is made of egg albumin, milk protein isolate, cross flow cold process whey protein concentrate and isolates, all in optimal ratios. GaspariZyme complex is a powerful compound that promotes bio-availability of the proteins consumed and boosts the levels of proteins in the blood stream. The product does not comprise sugar, and neither is aspartame added. Taste bud satisfaction is also among the achievements of this protein powder.

4. Dymatize Elite Whey Protein

Dymatize Elite Whey Protein prides itself in delivering 22mg of protein per serving, and having lesser quantities of lactose than most peers. Endearing itself among consumers is the fact that it can be chosen in 10 different flavors, apart from the standard stall of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. The protein powder is not without its disadvantages – this product comprises ion whey which is not as qualitatively appreciable as micro-filtered whey.

5. USN Muscle Fuel STS

Those working on building muscles will vouch for the fact that the process is not as simple as it first appears. USN Muscle Fuel STS is a product that caters to various challenges faced by athletes. It has been designed for those who require the qualities of proteins, carbohydrates and various other nutrients to assist in building health and body. USN Muscle Fuel boasts of anti catabolic amoni acids, protein with high biological value that are readily made available to the body, low glycemic index carbohydrates that assist in building and repairing muscles. The protein to carbon ratio of the product is conductive for the development of muscles. Other compounds that enrich USN Muscle Fuel STS include lactazymes, glutamic acid, L-glutamine, leucine, isoleucine and valine. Adding to the allure of the product is the fact that it can be used in a wide variety of recipes to provide 44,000mg of amino acids to the body.

6. Sci Fit Econo Whey Protein

“Econo” actually stands for economic, and this is probably the most important factor that would induce a consumer to purchase this product. It has been observed that Sci Fit Econo Whey Protein is about 10% cheaper than prime brands that are its staunch competitors. The difference in cost is translated in the reduction of protein quantity per serving, revealing why this product can’t serve as an alternative for premier brands despite its many benefits.

7. Bodybuilding Warehouse Premium Casein

Bodybuilding Warehouse Premium Casein is an enviable mixture of casein and milk proteins, and is prescribed for consumption between meals or before retiring for the day. This is because of the low digestion rate of the protein powder.

Micellar casein (charged) is acquired by micro-filtration, a process by which casein protein in milk is separated from lactose, fat and why. Thus procured casein is replete with substructures that reduce muscle catabolism and increase the level of proteins in blood plasma. Milk protein concentrates are also added to give the product a healthy amino acid profile, and the amino acids available in this protein powder improve recovery rate between workouts.

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The great thing about treadmills it that they provide a wide array of benefits such as weight loss, bone strength, relief from stress and depression, and a lessened risk for all sorts of diseases caused by age and health issues. Treadmills are popular among fans of physical fitness because of the simple reasons that they are easy to use and are very convenient to have.

If you are someone who is unable to constantly go on a workout routine which involves walking, running, or jogging, then you will definitely find that having a treadmill of your own is very convenient.  

Just imagine, even if there is no park near your apartment or if you live in an area that happens to have constant bad weather, you will be able to work out in the comfort of your own home on one of the Proform treadmills you have bought for yourself.

This is the kind of convenience that having a treadmill of your own can provide.

Now, if you are already on a treadmill routine, then you may want to read this article to find out some of the best ways that you can go about in improving your current regimen. By incorporating these tips, you will be able to get the very best out of the routine you currently have.

·        Make sure to use at least 1% of the incline function of your treadmill.

Your treadmill most likely has an incline function, so use it to get more intense workouts.

·        Do your research on the various types of workouts that you can use on your treadmill.

Arm yourself with knowledge to get a big improvement on the quality of your workouts.

·        Make sure that you always maintain good posture and form when working out on your treadmill.

It is important that while you are working out, you maintain a good straight posture. Don’t slouch and remember to move naturally. Just go with the flow.

·        Make sure to increase the levels of your training gradually, one aspect at a time.

As in any exercise routine, you want to gradually increase your training level. The best thing to do is to first increase the duration of your workout session before you increase the intensity. Make sure to do this one at a time to prevent injuring yourself.

·        Make use of music and television to help motivate you on your workouts.

It is very easy to get bored of running on a treadmill. After all, it is just the same motion over and over again. Combat the feeling of boredom and monotony by finding ways to entertain yourself such as watching TV or listening to good exercise music.

·        Get a better workout by doing interval training.

Engaging in interval training lets you constantly challenge your body. Interval training simply involves varying the intensity and speed of your workouts.

·         Don’t get distracted.

You should always keep your focus. Keep your mind in the present and on what you are currently doing. The last thing you want is to fall off the treadmill.

·        Run as if you are actually running on a real road.

Running on your treadmill should feel as if you are running on an actual road. Therefore, act normally; swing your arms and keep your posture straight. This will ensure that you get the most out of your workouts.

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