Body Composition Uncovered

By Elena Voropay

If there is one nutrient associated with bodybuilding, it would be protein. It occupies minds, bodies and cupboards of many iron-pumping gym-junkie. There is no doubt that protein has been the hottest topic of the dietary scene for decades, and it’s getting hotter and hotter as new research reveals more astonishing facts of protein’s role in muscle gain and fat loss.

By Elena Voropay

Alaskan Salmon is an excellent source of high quality protein, containing all essential amino acids. It is rich in minerals and contains vitamins A, D, B6 and B12, Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant, which lowers the risk of heart disease. Salmon is easy to digest and is an excellent food for everyone, both young and old. Alaska Salmon contains Omega-3, oil, which decreases the risk of coronary heart disease and certain cancers. The following recipe is one of the most famous Blackened Alaska Salmon, served by the authentic restaurant Double Musky.

You probably have heard it many times - you are what you eat, how you move and how much you rest. You are your metabolism. Metabolism is a bit of a catch-phrase these days and it seems to have lost all its original meaning. In scientific terms, metabolism is ultimately a collection of all chemical reactions that take place in the body's cells. These reactions include converting the fuel from the foods you eat into the energy needed to power everything you do, be it moving, sleeping, thinking or simply growing. In fact, thousands of metabolic reactions happen at the same time to keep your cells healthy and working. Essentially, the word 'metabolism' comes from the Greek word meaning “change”, meaning that your body goes through various changes every second.

By Elena Voropay

In the eternal battle between fat and muscle, which one wins most of the time? If you answered “fat”, you are about to change that forever. Have you been trying to transform the spare tire around your waist into a flat washboard stomach with countless hours in the gym and still crying out for help? This program comes to your rescue. It is not that you are not working out hard enough or long enough. All you may be missing is the simple knowledge of proper training.

Did you know that Kundalini Yoga is one of the few yogic paths to actually allow sex? Not only that, regular practice can greatly increase your levels of sexual energy leading to a wonderfully enhanced sex life. Kundalini Yoga is the science, art and technology enabling one to access and utilize his or her own creative power for elevation of consciousness, healing and other purposes beyond reproduction. Kundalini Yoga is the most powerful and inclusive of all yogas.

By Elena Voropay

Ever had trouble opening or closing a tight door while hearing a squeaking noise? Pretty annoying, isn't it. This is the way your knee feels when it is injured. When your knees are healthy and strong, you don't even think about them. But when these hurt, you can prepare yourself for putting your life on hold. Knee injuries can interfere with every single activity of daily living, from simply getting up from a chair and walking, to losing muscle mass and function of your legs.

If you've ever injured your knee, you're not alone. Knee injuries have actually become pretty common, especially among women. One of the main reasons is that we use knees more than most other joints in everyday activities. If you participate in sports or any kind of fitness endeavour, you are more likely to overuse your knees. And if the joints are not properly supported by muscles, tendons and ligaments, this can lead to a number of injuries.