For the last several decades there has been a constant growth in female athletes from grade school to college to pro athletic status. It comes as no surprise that the nutritional needs of women can be different than those of men. Additionally, many female athletes engage in restrictive eating, sometimes in hopes that losing weight…
Have you ever done those endless sessions of sit up that just do not seem to do anything toward strengthening your core? You’re not alone and they may be doing you more harm than good. Having a six pack of abs is not a good indication of core strength. Why? Because it’s not the muscle…
Similar to the other articles in this issue of My Health Express; this article is about the basics – the basics of diet and performance. Although more appropriate for athletes, the novice will benefit as well. Often, when we work out or are an athlete performing at intense levels, we wonder how our diet affects…
This article is geared toward competitive-level athletes in sports, bodybuilding, and related areas or those individuals who aspire to compete in such sports activities. It is therefore, written slightly above the lay level. To achieve the ultimate performance level and to become the type athlete you know you can be requires that you focus on…