A Vegetarian diet
The vegetarian diet has gained popularity in recent years with estimates that vegetarians now account for 18% of the global population. Apart from the ethical and environmental benefits of cutting meat from your diet, a well-planned vegetarian diet may also reduce...
Anti-Inflammatory foods you can eat
Inflammation can be both good and bad. On one hand, it helps your body defend itself from infection and injury. On the other hand, chronic inflammation can lead to weight gain and disease. Stress, inflammatory foods, and low activity levels can make this risk even...
Glutes
The muscles in the group are: Gluteus Maximus Primary function is upper leg (thigh) extension. (i.e., moving the upper leg backwards as in rising from a squat position). The same with bent-leg deadlifting, the rear leg drive when sprinting and any hip extension...
Major Minerals – Calcium
Calcium is a chemical element with the symbol “Ca” and atomic number 20. It is one of the essential minerals for the human body and is crucial for various physiological processes. Dietary Sources Good dietary sources of calcium include dairy products(such as milk,...
Major Minerals – Selenium
Selenium is an essential trace mineral for the human body, and it plays several important roles in maintaining health and well-being. Selenium is primarily obtained through the diet, and the selenium content of foods can vary depending on the selenium content of the...
Vitamin K
Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a critical role in blood clotting and bone health. There are two primary forms of vitamin K: vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) and vitamin K2 (menaquinone). Vitamin K1 (Phylloquinone): Found primarily in leafy green vegetables,...
Vitamin A
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in various bodily functions, including vision, immune system support, skin health, and proper functioning of several organs. It’s important to maintain an adequate but not excessive intake of vitamin A. Too...
What is a balanced diet?
A balanced diet gives your body all the nutrients it needs to function correctly. A balanced diet is a diet that contains a variety of foods in certain quantities and proportions so that the requirement for calories, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and alternative...
Triceps
Triceps brachii comes from the Latin for “three-headed muscle of the arm”. It is the large muscle on the back of your arms and is responsible for extension of the elbow. It is also the antagonist to the biceps brachii and brachialis muscles. The triceps help to fixate...
Benefits of HIT 100’s Training
If you want to get a serious pump in a short period of time, this is a great way to add high volume into your workout. Take a compound exercise, add weight to about 50% of your 10RM and we are going to aim for 100 reps straight off (you will not manage this). 1 rep =...