Category: Training
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Fatty Liver Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Diet
If you’ve ever seen advertisements for “detox teas,” you should know that your body already has a powerful detox organ. That organ is the liver. And the liver doesn’t just detoxify—it plays an essential role in many other processes that keep us alive and healthy. Functions of the Liver The liver is one of the…
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Insulin – is he really the Bad Guy?
What is insulin?Recently, I had another poll on my Instagram page with the question:Insulin is:a. A Caribbean islandb. A Mediterranean dishc. A hormone Of course, most people knew it was a hormone, but a few humorous individuals chose the other two answers, just to respect the democratic nature of the page to the fullest.Insulin is,…
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Why Do I Get Tired?
You’re probably thinking, What kind of silly question is that? I asked myself the same thing after the thought crossed my mind during a workout, when I felt tired after just five kilometers of running. Of course, I would feel tired—especially since I’m not particularly well-trained at the moment. But I asked myself why that…
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How to Prevent Muscle Pain After Training?
Muscle pain after training, known as DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness), usually occurs 24-48 hours after intense physical activity. Although pain is a normal occurrence for those who train, there are ways to alleviate it and prevent excessive discomfort. Muscle pain usually occurs in beginners, people who have just started training and are not used…
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Diet, Supplements and Medications during Pregnancy – All you need to know
Pregnancy—the nine-month period before a woman brings a baby into the world—is not only a blessed experience for the mother and both parents but also a time full of challenges, symptoms, medical examinations, and check-ups. Nutrition, along with supplements and medications that a pregnant woman is allowed to take, plays a crucial role during this…
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10,000 Steps a Day – Truth or Myth?
Myth. This doesn’t mean that movement itself is a myth—movement is essential for good health—but the number 10,000 is more of a myth than a scientifically proven benchmark. How did we arrive at 10,000 steps? Why not 11,000, 9,000, or 10,543? A single company, one device, and one event set the foundation for one of…
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The Impact of Sleep on Muscle Growth and Weight Loss
Sleep plays a crucial role in muscle growth, as well as in weight loss and fat reduction. Have you ever embarked on a weight-loss journey or tried to build a stronger physique, only to find that your progress isn’t going as planned? One possible reason could be a lack of sufficient sleep. How Much Sleep…
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My 30-Day Challenge
Since during November and December—partly due to cold weather and short days, and partly because food is more readily available in the holiday season—I ate more and trained less. No wonder that I was unpleasantly surprised when I stepped on the scale after New Year’s: 112.6 kg (around 248 lbs). Although I am 190 cm…
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Starting the Gym as a Beginner: Overcoming Challenges and Staying Consistent
Entering the gym as a beginner is a significant source of stress for many. This is often the main reason people give up so quickly. The array of exercise equipment, the crowds, everyone working out with their headphones in a flow state, figuring out how to use the machines properly, and learning the correct techniques…
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How to Prevent Chronic Diseases with Pharmacy, Nutrition, and Physical Activity
Chronic diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular conditions, are among the leading causes of non-violent deaths worldwide, affecting millions of people. The development of medicine and pharmacy has allowed humanity to suppress or eradicate many diseases that once claimed countless lives, such as various infectious diseases. The discovery of penicillin was the trigger for…
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The Hungry Pharmacist 