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Working Out at Home for Beginners
While everyone is stuck at home, it can be hard to motivate ourselves to stay active. These videos are a great place to start for a workout from home with NO equipment required. If you are a fitness beginner, these are perfect for you!
The Real Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is not a new idea. It has been practiced by many different cultures for over a thousand years in various forms. Scientists are starting to understand some of the biology related to intermittent fasting and how it affects our body. It is believed to be safe and effective when used in the right circumstances.
How Gut Microbiome Affects Your Health
We have over a 7 trillion microbes in the human GI tract. In fact, the human body is made up of more microbes than human cells. There are bacteria, viruses and fungi that make up the human gut microbiome. Studies have shown the 2 predominant bacteria species in humans are Bacterioides and Firmicutes. The ratio of these differ based on one’s diet. People who are vegetarians and vegans tend to have more Bacteroides than Firmicutes, and those who eat meat have the opposite ratio. People who have excess weight also have more Firmicutes compared to more Bacteroides in leaner individuals.
What Type of Training is Right for Me?
From weights to cycling, running, and yoga, the list of exercises that are a part of society today seems endlessly confusing. With so many sources screaming for you to “try this plan” or “follow this regime” it can easily become too overwhelming. Don’t give up yet, there are ways to sort through the gym lingo and discover what fits your style. As you search for the best training option, remember that every flavor of exercise can work for some and not for others, so be open to trying a variety of options.
Sleep: The Surprising Factor in Weight Loss
We typically don’t think of sleep as important when trying to lose weight, but it’s a critical factor. Our body’s functions and organs are tightly interconnected. There are thousands of chemicals, hormones and signals that talk to each other and drive what processes occur in our body. They regulate metabolism, cell growth, energy use, inflammation, repair, and so much more.