Archive for October 5th, 2009
No kidding if you are not having a ball with exercise you are missing out on a great way to train. All the things that come and go in the world of the commercialization of health and fitness this may be one of those timeless core elements. Swiss Balls or exercise balls are one of those tools that just work. Easy to transport and easy to use an exercise ball can add a key component to any exercise program; core strength and balance.
Versatile and fun the exercise ball is one of the best ways to train for balance and strength, utilizing synergistic muscle not always conditioned by traditional weight training and exercise methods. As we age balance and core strength is now being considered as important as cardio conditioning and some research suggests perhaps even more important.
Protein which is the “building blocks” for healthy bodies is an important nutrient needed by everyone on a daily basis. Choosing the right protein source is a very important consideration to maximize its benefits. Healthy diets should regularly include high quality, low fat sources of protein. Protein foods however are not all equal and can vary in a number of ways including the following: Number and quantity of essential amino acids, Digestion and absorption rates, Fat content, Taste and Purity.
To fill in the daily protein gap and make sure you are getting a full protein profile; nutrition experts recommend a diet with a variety of protein foods and for optimal results make sure that one of them is whey protein. Compared to other proteins, on a gram-to-gram basis whey protein isolate delivers more essential amino acids to the body but without the fat or cholesterol. Readily available in powder form whey protein can easily be whipped up into a delicious protein shake that makes a healthy between meal snack.