Hydroxycut is one of the top-selling fat loss supplements of all-time, according to their website. Their sales number in the hundreds of millions of their product. The pills and powders they make fall into the category of dietary supplements. In 2008 and 2009, ingredients were discovered in Hydroxycut that the
Famed investor Warren Buffet, when asked why no one copies his strategies, once quipped that “no one wants to get rich slow.” This rings true for many things in life. Perhaps it’s hard to see into the future, and things change so often in modern times that future prospects aren’t
Most people don’t start working out on a whim. It takes time to build up to that decision. Maybe you haven’t been feeling your best, and catch yourself reminiscing about the good old days when you played sports. Or, your doctor or family members have been nudging you to exercise.
The CDC estimated that about 10% of the US population had some form of nutrient deficiency in 2003-2006. There hasn’t been any update since. The most common deficiencies were in vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin D. Contrast that report with an article from the Linus Pauling Institute, which is part
Taking over-the-counter pain pills, like Tylenol or Advil, can help with things like muscle soreness, fever, and cramps. There are two main types of medicine in pain pills you buy at the pharmacy: acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil). Either drug is fairly effective, but they each have certain strengths and
Intermittent fasting is a popular diet trend that restricts the amount of time you have to eat throughout the day. One of the most popular methods is to set a time that you’ll stop eating at night, say 10 PM, and fast until noon the next day. That equates to
There are two categories of exercise that many people have heard of: anaerobic and aerobic. Weight training is associated with anaerobic, which is a type of exercise that doesn’t require as much oxygen. Aerobic requires more oxygen and is associated with distance running and other forms of cardio. Heart health
It seems like fitness goals can be broken down into two major categories: losing weight or gaining weight. For the lucky few who are naturally too skinny, it can be a challenge to bulk up and add some muscle. Some people are even too skinny and need to gain weight
The new year brings many failed goals each year. Nobody wants to be part of the majority of people who don’t reach their resolutions, but nevertheless, most people drop off at some point during the year. To be one of the few people who achieve their goals, you need to
Some people claim that they can feel their age when they hit 30. They start to complain about back problems or a slow metabolism. Around age 30 is when your body begins a very gradual decline in its ability to build muscle and perform at a high level. Thankfully, this
