Health & Nutrition Facts for Bodybuilders

Lifting weights can eventually damage cardiovascular health by hardening blood vessel walls and decreasing their aptitude to stretch and contract as the heart pumps blood through them. Even a single weight workout increases blood vessel stiffness. Weight-trained bodybuilders have stiffer arteries than people who don’t lift weights. This can boost the load on the heart when it tries to pump blood. Heart experts are concerned that years of building extreme muscles could have long-lasting effects on the blood vessels and heart. High blood pressure from weight training might also obstruct blood vessel metabolism and increase the threat of deadly blood vessel wall tears called aneurisms. Japanese researchers found that upper-body weight training exercises increased arterial stiffness, while lower-body exercises didn’t. But it is just one study. In essence it is a known fact that stronger people live longer than weaker people. Also, a thorough review specialized sources failed to re

Copious amounts of sleep may cause lethargy, but nevertheless sleep   is still a man’s most important friend when it comes to reducing stroke and risk of heart disorders However, over 25% of population experience some sort of insomnia and all of us experience troubled nights at some point in our lives. Out of several different activities tested in a research, cycling at 75% of your maximum heart rate, for 20 minutes, four times a week was found to be the most successful way of bringing your sleeping habits under control.

Apricot is a fruit that has neutral thermal nature. It has a sweet-and-sour flavor. Apricot has the property to moisten the lungs and it increases the fluids . It is mainly used for dry throat, thirst, asthma , and other lung conditions when there is fluid deficit. Because of its high copper and cobalt content, it is usually used to treat anemia. Apricots originated in China, where they are considered weakening if consumed in large quantities. They must be used carefully during pregnancy, and avoided in cases of diarrhea.

Romaine. (Cancer Prevention) This celery-flavored green is one of the best vegetable sources of beta-carotene—712 micrograms per cup. Recent studies showed that high levels of beta-carotene impends the growth of prostate cancer cells by 50 percent. Arugula (Bone Health) . One cup of these mustard-flavored leaves has 10 percent of the bone-building mineral that can be in a glass of whole milk and 100 percent less saturated fat. There’s also some magnesium which assure more protection against osteoporosis. Watercress (Protects the Pipes) . It’s a pepper-flavored filter for your body. Watercress contains phytochemicals that may stop cigarette smoke and other airborne pollutants from causing lung cancer. Endive (Heart Health) . It’s slightly bitter but it offers twice the fiber of iceberg lettuce. A cup of endive also provides almost 20 percent of your day by day requirement of folate. People who don’t get enough of this vital B vitamin may have a 50 percent greater risk of

Reactive Strength represents the capacity to change quickly from eccentric to concentric exercises. An example would be landing on the ground and right away jumping upward. Another example is displayed when throwing punches in combination. After throwing a right cross, you will instantly reverse the motion of your body as you follow with a left hook. Reactive strength utilizes the stretch shortening cycle. The stretch reflex begins with an eccentric phase, where the muscle increases in length under tension. During this stage, the body stores prospective kinetic energy . If a concentric action instantaneously follows the eccentric action , the kinetic energy will increase the force of the concentric contraction. The stretch shortening cycle is similar to the action of a rubber band. When you stretch a rubber band (eccentric), you accumulate energy. As soon as you let go the band (concentric), the energy is utilized with a strong snapping action. The stored energy create

Beetroot . Beetroot juice has a strong taste and a dark, red colour and is usually mixed with other juices such as carrot, cucumber, apple or celery. It is an excellent all-round ionic and blood and kidney cleanser, as are the green beetroot leaves, if you can get bold of them. Cooked beetroots can he used for juicing, but raw are far belter. Beetroot juice is rich in vitamins B1, B2, B6 and folic acid (part of the B group), and the minerals calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium. sodium and zinc. Carrot . The thick, bright orange juice of carrots is a mainstay of mixed vegetable juices, as its sweetness combines well with other varieties of juice. Drunk on Its own it has a slightly spicy taste and is delicious with a few sprigs of fresh chopped herbs. It is renowned for its ability 10 cleanse the liver of excess fats, and can aid digestion. Carrot juice is very high in beta-carotene, particularly so in more mature carrots, and rich in the minerals calcium and magnesium. C

Most women dislike fat men , and excess adipose tissue interferes with metabolic health that is responsible for erections and testosterone levels. Researchers from Australia concluded that overweight men often have lower levels of testosterone and the biologically-active free testosterone. To make matters worse, age-linked declines in testosterone take place faster in overweight and obese men. Obesity increases risk factors linked to low testosterone levels, such as obstructive sleep apnea, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes. Excess body fat, predominantly in the abdomen, interferes with hormones that manage the reproductive system and decreases sperm quality. Weight loss increases testosterone and free testosterone and improves sexual health . The general conclusion is that obesity is bad for your sex life.

A spotter during your training can be either of valuable benefit or totally useless. An adequate spotter will know when you are in trouble on your reps and require extra assistance. A bad spotter will either not recognize if you are in trouble or will spot you from the very beginning. Remember that you want to be lifting weights and if the spotter is helping you on each rep, it means two people are doing the same job. An example of a good spotter would be the exercising on the bench press. A good spotter will support you unrack the bar for you not to waste a lot of energy with this exercise . The spotter will hold it while you are stabilizing yourself, then take away themselves from the process when you are ready to carry on with the exercise. They’ll only help if you’re struggling on a rep , or when the bar might be slipping from out of your hands. One common mistake is for people to become dependent on their spotters , almost to the degree that they’ll refuse to do a cu

Apple has cooling thermal nature, sweet-and-sour flavor. It reduces heat, especially summer heat and, creates fluids for the body in general, but particularly to moisten dryness and cool heat in the lungs— protects the lungs from cigarette smoking; stimulates appetite. Apple also has the property to remedy indigestion—this ability is due in part to the presence of malefic and tartaric acids in apples, which hold back the growth of ferments and disease-producing bacteria in the digestive tract. It contains pectin, which removes cholesterol , toxic metals such as lead and mercury, and the remains of radiation. This fruit is beneficial for low blood sugar conditions and emotional depression associated with it. A poultice of grated apple over the eyes for twenty minutes helps relieve inflammation and irritations such as sunburn or a eye disorder called "pink eye." Apples and their juice are also cleansing and favorable for the liver and gallbladder by softening gallstone

Eating peanuts can save your life and help you lose weight at the same time. Several studies found that men who ate peanuts four times a week were 50% less likely to die from both a heart attack and sudden cardiac death syndrome , and lowered their 'bad' cholesterol levels by 10 to 15 points. Another study at in Indiana State, found that 500 calories of peanuts a day provided heart-healthy folates, fiber and magnesium, and a higher satiety degree than other foods to stop you snacking and improve your metabolism.

Mushrooms. They contain proteins called cytokines that could assist the body in defending itself against viruses. These beneficial effects you may find in ordinary button mushrooms, available at your local supermarket. Probiotic Yogurt. Researchers have found that a daily probiotic yoghurt drink prevents diarrhea, one of the symptoms of gastroenteritis, otherwise known as stomach flu.   Chamomile Tea. Scientists from London found that men who drank five cups of the herbal tea each day had significantly higher levels of phenols - antibacterial substances which assist in fighting the colds and diseases.   Brazil Nuts . The micronutrient selenium provides you with all-round protection against influenza. Three Brazil nuts per day will give you the recommended daily amount.