The Wonderful World of Fats 05/12/2015 The Wonderful World of Fat The mere mention of the word FAT and people go running for Jenny Craig! What is it about fat that has everyone so uptight? We have become a society so obsessed with avoiding fat that we have forgotten what it actually is and how vital it is to our survival. At 9 calories per gram, twice the amount provided by protein or carbohydrates, fat provides us with energy so our bodies can function properly. Functions like brain development, synthesizing fat soluble vitamins,
The Wonderful World of Fat The mere mention of the word FAT and people go running for Jenny Craig! What is it about fat that has everyone so uptight? We have become a society so obsessed with avoiding fat that we have forgotten what it actually is and how vital it is to our survival. At 9 calories per gram, twice the amount provided by protein or carbohydrates, fat provides us with energy so our bodies can function properly. Functions like brain development, synthesizing fat soluble vitamins,
WHY YOU SHOULD KEEP A TRAINING LOG 05/12/2015 Looking to maximize the time you spend at the gym this year? For now, let’s forget the latest and greatest in supplements and workout gear, or the most recent fitness fads. Something as simple as keeping a training log can help you stay focused and keep you motivated as you chase down your fitness goals. It can also be one of the easiest ways to bust through the plateaus and monotonous life in the gym and ultimately be the key deciding factor in your training success formula. Here are 7 main
Looking to maximize the time you spend at the gym this year? For now, let’s forget the latest and greatest in supplements and workout gear, or the most recent fitness fads. Something as simple as keeping a training log can help you stay focused and keep you motivated as you chase down your fitness goals. It can also be one of the easiest ways to bust through the plateaus and monotonous life in the gym and ultimately be the key deciding factor in your training success formula. Here are 7 main
How To Warm Up 05/12/2015 At Velocity we always stress the importance of a proper dynamic warm-up. The dynamic warm-up is an extremely important component of any training program. In addition to reducing the risk of injury while enhancing subsequent performance in a variety of contexts. It’s also a great place to implement corrective exercise drills to address underlying muscle imbalances. With that in mind, consider a few things when doing your dynamic warm up. - A good dynamic warm-up should progress from single-joint
At Velocity we always stress the importance of a proper dynamic warm-up. The dynamic warm-up is an extremely important component of any training program. In addition to reducing the risk of injury while enhancing subsequent performance in a variety of contexts. It’s also a great place to implement corrective exercise drills to address underlying muscle imbalances. With that in mind, consider a few things when doing your dynamic warm up. - A good dynamic warm-up should progress from single-joint
