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We get asked a lot of questions about physical activity, what it does to our bodies and why we should engage in it. So we went straight to three expert exercise specialists from the Edmonton Southside Primary Care Network and
When we are active, the storage form of carbohydrate, glycogen, provides fuel to working muscles during exercise. After exercise, our glycogen stores have been used up. In addition to depleted glycogen, resistance exercise (weight training) increases the rate of protein
Do you spend your 8 hour work day sitting at a desk, plus 1 hour drive sitting in your car, maybe another 2 hours sitting in front of a TV, and then another 8 hours lying in bed? Are you
If you’re walking or exercising a few times each week for good health, you may not need any extra nutrition other than hydration during exercise. Zoorob and co-authors in their 2013 journal article suggest that “maintaining proper hydration during exercise
Before exercise the body needs glycogen stores (storage form of glucose) in order to supply active muscles with enough energy (or ATP) during exercise. Consuming carbohydrate rich foods before exercise helps maximize glycogen stores in athletic individuals. What to eat depends