Why fibre is so important
The breakdown Whole grains are the entire seed of a plant, referred to as a ‘kernel’. During the processing of whole grains, the husk (outter shell), the bran (contains fiber), the endosperm (contains starch) and the innermost germ (contains minerals and nutrients) as shown in figure 1. During the processing of whole grains, everything is […]
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WHY IT’S GOOD TO INCLUDE CARDIO IN YOUR WORKOUT PROGRAM
As a gym junkie, I have always been fond of the endless battle between pro-cardio and pro-workout supporters. Being a hybrid (I do both cardio and workout during my training), I love watching these guys literally tare each other apart when they’re at the gym! So how did this ‘great divide’ come to be? Well, […]
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ARE CRUNCHES GOOD OR BAD?
There’s been a lot of debate concerning whether the inclusion of crunches in your exercise workout routine is good or bad for you. This reminds me of the classic ying vs yang theory; good vs evil scenario. Well, crunches have a long history in the workout forum; and as is the case with traditional techniques, […]
Read moreBlood Flow Restriction Training
Written by Jamie Carr (The Fitness Circle Student). Introduction An old time friend of mine, John, recently popped up in town so that we could catch up. He was a long time gym buddy, and we would occasionally work out after work. So I meet him at a local bar and when he walks in, […]
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