Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics and music, and is sometimes referred to as a game. It was developed in Brazil mainly by West African descendants with native Brazilian influences, probably beginning in the 16th century. It is known for quick and complex moves, using mainly power, speed, and leverage for a wide variety of kicks, … [Read more...]
Running While Pregnant
Amber Miller, a 27-year-old marathon runner was nearly 39 weeks pregnant when she completed the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, but instead of putting her feet up and having a good rest, she went straight to hospital to give birth: her contractions started within minutes of crossing the finishing line. Just like Amber, there are number of women out there who would like to … [Read more...]
Heart Rate Training During Pregnancy
Pregnancy induces profound alterations in maternal haemodynamics. Such changes include an increase in blood volume, heart rate, and stroke volume as well as cardiac output, and a decrease in systemic vascular resistance. By mid pregnancy, cardiac outputs are 30–50% greater than before pregnancy. Most studies show that maternal stroke volume (volume of blood pumped from one … [Read more...]
Internationally Published Model Lauren Luongo Spills Her Fitness & Fashion Secrets!
Lauren Luongo, a twenty year old model from Connecticut, has an extensive portfolio showcasing her modeling versatility. Lauren has done projects ranging from product endorsements, commercials, fashion shows, ring card girl, music videos, calendars, and publications. Armed with beauty, brains, and a genuinely sweet and charismatic personality, Lauren is perfectly positioned to … [Read more...]
Whey Protein: The Ultimate Nourishment
Whey is the ultimate protein in terms of bio-availability (around 100) and content of essential amino acids, which the body needs on a daily basis to promote a healthy body and assist in maintaining muscle tone. Whey protein is a by-product of cheese making, which has been concentrated and purified by a filtration process to yield a high purity protein product, that is both … [Read more...]
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