(Natural News) Carbo-loading seems like a fun way to boost your performance. After all, enjoying a heaping serving of pasta to meet your fitness goals sounds quite enjoyable. But does stuffing yourself with spaghetti offer benefits? Experts say yes, but only if you’re an endurance athlete. Carbo-loading basics The body stores energy in the form of […]

(Natural News) An amino acid found in many dietary supplements for athletes may play a crucial role in the production of carnosine in skeletal muscle, suggest researchers from Brazil. A natural compound mainly found in muscle tissue and the brain, carnosine helps get rid of reactive aldehydes, which are compounds that can damage the structure […]

(Natural News) Marksmanship is a crucial prepping skill, but you shouldn’t forget another important aspect of your survival: Physical fitness and self-defense skills. (h/t to PersonalDefenseWorld.com) Preppers who want to protect themselves when SHTF often train with firearms, taking care to learn how to use their chosen weapons properly and accurately. However, not all gun owners […]

(Natural News) Looking to increase your energy for exercise or just any sort of physical activity? The answer might lie in one particular type of bacterium. A recent study has illustrated how a specific kind of bacterium present in the guts of athletes could one day be used as a supplement to improve exercise capacity and […]

(Natural News) Ever wonder how elite athletes are able to power through tough challenges? Well, it turns out it’s simply a matter of guts, or rather something that resides in their gut. A recent study highlighted how marathoners have unusually high levels of a bacterium in their digestive tracts that may be helping them go the distance. […]

(Natural News) It can’t be stressed enough that physical activity, be it mundane walking or an intense workout session, is vital for improving overall health. Regular exercise can bring a wide variety of health benefits, including improved mood, reduced risk of heart disease, increased energy levels and weight loss. But as you exercise, you may […]

(Natural News) For athletes, training is just half the equation for winning the sport. The other half could very well be their diet, since eating the right foods can help improve their performance significantly. For the latter, going on the internet can be a minefield, with many health sites offering different (and sometimes even contradicting) […]

(Natural News) Cannabis has recently experienced an image turnaround that would make a Hollywood starlet envious. For decades, anyone using marijuana in any form was viewed as a lazy stoner, but as state after state has legislated its use either for recreational or medicinal purposes, cannabis has gone from being the bad boy on the […]

(Natural News) Many preppers spend a lot of their time preparing for the worst. They’d stockpile supplies and emergency kits for maximum survival. But one thing that a lot of people, not just preppers, neglect is physical preparation. Health and fitness are often overlooked because people take for granted how easy they have it in […]

(Natural News) Prepping involves more than just your survival gear and a stockpile of supplies. When SHTF, being physically fit can help improve your chances of surviving. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) Preppers should invest as much time in their physical fitness as in their preps. After all, you need to be strong enough to lift supplies or […]