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Aspirin and Ibuprofen – what sports doctors say about them

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Some over the counter pain relievers are an effective way to combat the effects of overuse injuries caused by sports activities. The majority of over the counter pain relievers sold in U.S. contain one of the following ingredients: acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or aspirin. At recommended doses, all three have about same effect on reducing pain. For […]

Eggs: the perfect food

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For a long time, eggs were thought to increase heart disease risk because of their high cholesterol content. But researchers stopped blaming the dietary cholesterol as a culprit in heart disease, instead pointing to saturated fat. Eggs: eggs are light on saturated fat (one egg contains less than 2 grams) American Hearth Association has OK’d […]

What should you eat after exercise?

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If you are not a competitive athlete who trains 2 – 3 times a day, meal with mixture of carbohydrate, protein, and fat is effective way to replace muscle glycogen after exercise. Although emphasis is usually placed on carbohydrates, in practical terms, consuming a balanced meal ensures the availability of all substrates for adequate recovery. […]

Glycogen – the source of our energy

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Glycogen is found in small amounts in human tissue as a temporary source of stored energy. It is not present to any large extend in the foods we eat. When the glucose from carbohydrates enters the muscles and liver, if it is not metabolized for energy, it is synthesized to form glycogen. 2/3 of the […]

Surfing – whole package exercise

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Surfing is great exercise. It gives you the whole package: paddling is good for your cardio pulling yourself up is a good arm workout balancing gives you a core and leg workout you feel like a different person after 2 hours of surfing I will be in Maui for 8 days, leaving tomorrow. Plan of […]

Arthritis and exercise

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If you suffer from stiff or achy joints, don’t do exercises that add stress to those joints. You may experience mild discomfort during exercising, but if the joint pain becomes moderate or severe, you should stop performing the exercise and see a physician before resuming it. People with rheumatoid arthritis should not exercise during an […]

Are you skipping your workout?

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These steps will help you stay motivated for your important regular workout: select pleasant locations for your workouts; try to avoid stuffy gyms, smell of automobiles, unappreciative audience do your workout outside as much as you can; I personally think that majority of your cardio workouts like running, swimming, biking, playing tennis, soccer, rowing, kayaking […]