Page 1 of Gerald Fitz's writing

1. How to Avoid Muscle Soreness The day or two after a workout, you will almost certainly feel some muscle soreness. This dull ache and pain is natural, and isn't something you should be worried about. However, just because you shouldn't worry about it, doesn't mean you ought to... (posted by Gerald 2 years 213 days ago.)

2. Swimming With a Supplement Boost After his jaw-dropping performance in the Olympic Games, Michael Phelps has taken swimming to a new level before the world. His dizzying display of athleticism is an incredible testament to the fruits of hard work and dedication. There are so many... (posted by Gerald 2 years 253 days ago.)

3. Basketball Fitness Starts with Diet One of the underappreciated aspects of basketball is the management of one's weight. Even for a person that is simply looking for a hobby that will help them to get into the shape that they have always wanted will benefit from the strenuous action... (posted by Gerald 2 years 258 days ago.)

4. Alternative Ways to Add Bulk to Your Frame Bulk seems to be a very funny word when it comes to weight management. It seems that when anyone ever thinks about adding bulk, they think about adding weight. People think about the huge linemen in the NFL with large bellies and wide butts. Or... (posted by Gerald 2 years 258 days ago.)

5. Treating Arthritis and Inflammatory Conditions with Omega-6 Fatty Acids The omega-6 fatty acids found in borage seed oil have been shown in clinical studies to have anti-inflammatory properties and the ability to reduce some effects of arthritis, allowing some individuals to take lower doses of pain medication. Known... (posted by Gerald 2 years 266 days ago.)

6. Protein Needs in Pregnancy During Pregnancy, a woman's protein needs increase from approximately 45 to 50 grams of protein a day when not pregnant to 70 to 75 grams of protein a day and remain high until after lactation. If you are pregnant with twins or have some... (posted by Gerald 2 years 267 days ago.)

7. Green Tea Healthy Energy Boost Do you have lots to do but can't seem to muster the energy to get up and get them all done? Are you exhausted often? Do you feel like the demands made on you are more than you can keep up with? Everyone feels this way at some point. So what can be... (posted by Gerald 2 years 267 days ago.)

8. Is Chocolate Bad For Your Skin? It is hard sometimes to separate fact from fiction when it comes to the food you eat. There are so many corporate marketing incentives behind the promotions and advertising surrounding any given food, that it is hard to figure out who is telling... (posted by Gerald 2 years 268 days ago.)

9. Importance of CoQ10 Multivitamins are an important part of our diet. We get vitamins naturally from our foods, but sometimes no matter how careful we are, we could be missing very important vitamins and minerals from our diets. Multivitamins fill in these holes and... (posted by Gerald 2 years 274 days ago.)

10. How To Stay Healthy and Lose Weight as a Pescetarian When looking different diets to help you lose weight it is best to avoid trendy fads. Often fad diets are really about starving your body, rather than eating healthy. Stick to traditional diets that emphasis nutrition and health, and your weight... (posted by Gerald 2 years 279 days ago.)

11. Debunking Fad Diets How to Really Lose Weight by Dieting Smart It seems like every week another "nutritionist" or "doctor" has another new diet that will help you zap the pounds quickly. And while everyone knows someone who succeeded at the diet, most of us try the new fad and never really lose the weight.... (posted by Gerald 2 years 281 days ago.)

12. Are You Lacking Motivation? When you first wake up in the morning, do you ever have a sinking feeling like you're stuck in a rut and can't get motivated for the day? Sometimes it is really hard to get out of a rut once you're in it. Here are some great ways to get motivated... (posted by Gerald 2 years 288 days ago.)

13. Wii Fit Exercise: Does it Really Work? It seems too good to be true right? Exercise while enjoying a fun video game? Wii Fit seeks to do just that. Shigero Myamoto, the computer whiz behind Mario, Donkey Kong, and Zelda, has a new product that is aimed at everyone. Wii Fit goes along... (posted by Gerald 2 years 295 days ago.)

14. The Time After a Workout is Just as Important as the Actual Workout (Whey protein and weight loss) You just got done with your workout and you are coming off the buzz that your workout gave you. Your body feels really good, and drenched in your own sweat as if it is a badge of courage for the effort that you gave to improve your body. Now what... (posted by Gerald 2 years 337 days ago.)

15. Get Outside and Workout (Whey protein and weight loss) The sun is shining, the temperatures are up. It is that time of year when we are outside longer and more often. Many people prefer to exercise outside instead of cooped up in the gym while the weather is good. But as we are exercising outside... (posted by Gerald 2 years 337 days ago.)

16. Dont Ruin Your Diet While Eating Out (Nutrition, Whey protein and weight loss) You have been going to the gym everyday and getting a good workout, eating the right foods, drinking enough water, and taking your whey protein. Losing weight has been good. Now your friends are going out to celebrate. But wait! How are you going... (posted by Gerald 2 years 338 days ago.)

17. Healthy Baby, Happy Mother -- Prenatal Chocolates Many pregnant women get intense cravings, and studies show that the number one craving is for chocolate. You might be avoiding chocolate because it is "bad for you" or "bad for the baby." However, chocolate is actually proving to have unexpected... (posted by Gerald 2 years 338 days ago.)

18. Exercise, Lose Weight, and Sleep Better (Whey Protein and Weight Loss) Sleeping disorders are a major problem in the United States. An estimated 70 million Americans are in some way affected by them. One of the major problems with sleeping disorders is one of their major side effects is increased weight gain for... (posted by Gerald 2 years 342 days ago.)

19. Practice Gym Safety (Exercise, Weight Loss, and Whey Protein) It is very important to know your limits. If you don't then you can end up getting injured while trying to improve your body. This is especially true for people that are just starting out at the gym. If you have recently started out a workout plan... (posted by Gerald 2 years 343 days ago.)

20. Tips for Womens Weight Loss (Weight loss and Whey protein) Many women who want to shed a few unwanted pounds do not know where to start. They try all the different fad diets and nothing seems to work for them. They exercise everyday and still there are no changes. It is especially frustrating when you are... (posted by Gerald 2 years 343 days ago.)

21. Tired of Your Normal Workout? Take a Gym Class! (weight loss, whey protein) How many times do we make excuses for not going to the gym? "I'm too tired." "I don't have time." "I get bored doing the same thing over and over again." One solution to adding variety to an exercise routine is joining the classes offered by the... (posted by Gerald 2 years 344 days ago.)

22. 3 Ways to Boost Your Energy We live in a fast-paced stressful world. Many people are overworked, over-stressed, and have a hard time finding the energy that they need to keep going. Here are a few tips to help you boost your energy level: 1. Get Enough Sleep When there is a... (posted by Gerald 2 years 344 days ago.)

23. How to Prepare for Rock Climbing Rock climbing has grown into one of the most popular outdoor sports over the past few decades. It is a very demanding sport that requires control, strength and finesse. Since rock climbing is all about getting from A to B, it is important to... (posted by Gerald 2 years 344 days ago.)

24. Whey Protein: Super Fuel for Bodybuilders If you are serious about bodybuilding, you know that diet and supplements are key to any serious progress in the gym. As any experienced bodybuilder will tell you, bodybuilding requires constant supplies of energy to help you continually progress... (posted by Gerald 2 years 344 days ago.)

25. Bulking up to Slim Down: Whey Protein and Looking Great Many people think that the scale and dropping a pant size have a simple relationship. If the scale show a smaller number than before, your pant size will drop right? Not necessarily. Your body shape doesn't have a direct relationship with your... (posted by Gerald 2 years 345 days ago.)