The fatigue index is a concept used in the study of the development of fatigue during anaerobic exercise. Anaerobic exercise consists of activities – such as sprinting – that rely on glycogen rather than oxygen for fuel. Your fatigue index can be measured with a series of timed sprints; the resultant figure can help your coach assess areas on which you might need to focus your training. Features The fatigue index is a measure of anaerobic capacity, or endurance....
Caffeine may lead to excess fluid output so be sure to pair caffeine with water. Image Credit: TongRo Images/TongRo Images/Getty Images Caffeine is readily available in the American diet. According to Harvard School of Public Health, more than 50 percent of American adults consume coffee daily. Popular coffee and tea franchises seem to be on every block, offering a variety of caffeinated beverages. Stopping for a quick caffeine-packed pick-me-up can provide a boost in your energy levels, but it generally does not cause water retention....
Beans are naturally high in fiber and protein. Image Credit: from_my_point_of_view/iStock/GettyImages Beans and weight loss, huh? When you’re trying to lose weight you may be willing to do just about anything. But given that beans are often the butt of a joke (the more you eat, the more you toot), you may be a little leery about adding them to your diet. Advertisement But if you're avoiding beans because of their gassy reputation, you're missing out on their amazing health benefits....
Take a walk or do yoga after dinner to help move gas along. Image Credit: fizkes/iStock/GettyImages Whether the result of poor diet, inactivity or a chronic intestinal condition, gas can build up in your belly and make you feel bloated and uncomfortable. Gas pains can be sharp and stabbing or simply make you feel full, but either way, they mean you may experience an embarrassing need to pass gas. Exercises for gas can help move the gas through your system more efficiently....
Olives, cheese and tomato sauce on a pizza. Image Credit: Milenko Bokan/iStock/Getty Images The chlorine you get through your diet is mostly in the form of chloride, most of which comes from the amount of salt, or sodium chloride, you eat. Because people often get too much salt, they usually get plenty of chloride to meet their body’s needs. You need chloride for forming digestive juices in the stomach and maintaining the correct balance of fluids in your body....
It is best to avoid salty foods such as chips. Image Credit: GCapture/iStock/GettyImages Being covered in itchy red bumps is not anybody’s idea of a good time, but even with the advent of the chickenpox vaccine, cases do still crop up. While most common in children under 12, this virus can also affect adults, sometimes with serious results. Advertisement There is no specific diet for chickenpox, so once you have been diagnosed, all you can do is treat the itches topically and ride it out....
Eating honey may actually trigger acid reflux symptoms. Image Credit: Shaiith/iStock/GettyImages You may have heard that honey is the bee’s knees when it comes to soothing acid reflux. But, despite these claims that honey can coat and soothe your esophagus when gastric juices flow up, science says not so fast. Honey may not be the acid reflux remedy you thought it could be. Advertisement "I am not familiar with any research on honey having a soothing effect on gastroesophageal reflux (GERD)," says Hannah Kittrell, RD, CDN, Physiolab manager and clinical research associate at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City....
You can convert adult bikes or children's bikes to a tricycle. Image Credit: cindygoff/iStock/Getty Images You have a variety of options for converting your bike to a tricycle. Typical rear-wheel conversions are ideal for children and riders with special needs. A front-wheel conversion adds a sporting element to the three-wheel experience. Front and rear tricycle conversion kits are available for single-speed and multispeed bikes. Knowledge of bicycle components and a complement of hand tools are required when converting your bike to a tricycle....
Lactic acid is often blamed for muscle soreness. Image Credit: jacoblund/iStock/GettyImages Lactic acid, which is produced during strenuous exercise, is often misunderstood. Although it is commonly blamed for the “burn” you feel with exhaustive exercise, it is hydronium molecules — not the effects of lactic acid — that cause the pain. Advertisement Lactic acid in muscles is also falsely blamed for the soreness you may feel 24 to 48 hours after a strenuous workout....
As a rough average, expect to burn about 500 to 600 calories on a 10-mile bike ride at a normal traveling speed Image Credit: fcafotodigital/E+/GettyImages A 10-mile bike ride may be a low-impact exercise, as cycling isn’t a weight-bearing workout, but that doesn’t mean it’s a small feat. Whether you’re on a stationary bike or pedaling to work, it’s worth the effort — 10 miles on the bike puts you well on your way to a healthy lifestyle....
A plate of freshly baked snickerdoodle cookies. Image Credit: Alexander Sherstobitov/iStock/Getty Images The 2001 edition of the “Betty Crocker Cookbook” notes that snickerdoodle cookies originated in the New England region of the United States in the 1800s. The name, snickerdoodle, traces its origin to a New England tradition for assigning whimsical names to cookies. Other cookies that have not survived include plunkets, cry babies, jolly boys and kinkawoodles. Advertisement Calories A 2....
To be safe, it is recommended that all chicken meat — breast, legs, thighs, quarters, drumsticks and wings — be cooked until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Image Credit: ALLEKO/iStock/GettyImages Does it seem to take forever for your chicken legs to cook in the oven or on the grill? And when they’re finally done (or so you think) they’re either not fully cooked or they’re overcooked? You may be able to solve both issues by preparing partially boiled chicken drumsticks before they go in the oven....
There are so many ways to prepare nutrient-rich kale and make it taste delicious. Image Credit: Nachteule/iStock/GettyImages Kale — an unappreciated vegetable up until the last decade or so — is a nutritious, leafy staple that can be enjoyed either raw or cooked. Advertisement You can make kale in so many ways; some methods require more time and preparation, while others can be done in a flash (you'll find that using the microwave for kale recipes is surprisingly easy!...
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Instead of roasting a giant turkey, try cooking two smaller birds at the same time — not only is it faster, but the end result may be more delicious. Image Credit: Thomas Barwick/DigitalVision/GettyImages Image Credit: Thomas Barwick/DigitalVision/GettyImages Important Tips Cooking Together Cooking Time Cooking Separately Other Methods Another way to promote circulation: Elevate the turkey on either a roasting rack or a bed of root vegetables, Phojanakong recommends. “This will create some more space for the heat to circulate....
A woman is holding her hands on her flat stomach. Image Credit: Anetlanda/iStock/Getty Images The lower pannus is a part of your lower abdomen commonly called a “fanny pack” or “apron.” Following significant, rapid weight loss, this area of skin can hang down, becoming unsightly. Most common after pregnancy or bariatric surgery weight loss, many people opt for surgical removal of excess skin. Surgery is not always the only option you have to flattening your pannus and creating a svelte abdomen....
The barbie may perfect your steak dinner, but it can also work wonders for dessert. Image Credit: arinahabich/iStock/GettyImages Hamburgers, hotdogs and steaks are summer barbecues’ familiar fare. But if you’re only using your grill for these go-to meats, you’re missing out. Advertisement Yep, grilling can give many meatless foods — such as fruits and cheeses as well as breads and veggies — a big boost of flavor. Video of the Day Ready to get adventurous?...
Challenging yourself physically can have positive effects on your mental and emotional health. Image Credit: SolStock/E+/GettyImages It’s hard to go one day without hearing about the importance and endless benefits of practicing self-care (and if it does happen, it’s probably because you’re off the grid practicing self-care). Advertisement But because self-care looks different for everyone and our needs constantly fluctuate, putting an effective practice together can be a touch-and-go process, where you're never quite sure if what you're doing to care for yourself is, well, working....
Your foam roller can help you strength your muscles too. Image Credit: FluxFactory/E+/GettyImages You’re probably familiar with foam rolling as a post-workout recovery aid to help decrease muscle tightness and tension. But did you know this sturdy little cylinder can also double as a strength-training tool? Advertisement "Foam rollers, when used in strength workouts, can act similarly to a stability ball," says K. Aleisha Fetters, CSCS, certified strength and conditioning specialist and author of Fitness Hacks for Over 50....
Alcohol abuse can lead to an array of troubling and life threatening symptoms that can severely affect your life. Medline Plus states that around 17.6 million people live with alcoholism in the U.S. Abusing alcohol can be a difficult habit to break because the strong craving for more alcohol can also lead to troubling symptoms that directly affect your health. One of these is weight loss. In severe cases of alcoholism, weight loss is a prominent effect of the disease....
