To stim or not to stim?

Today, we want to talk about the power of preworkout and the difference between products with stimulants and those without. Preworkout supplements are designed to give you an extra boost of energy, focus, and endurance during your workouts. They contain a combination of ingredients that work together to enhance your physical and mental performance. But […]

Why Is A Rest Day Important for Exercise?

Why Is A Rest Day Important for Exercise? Positively changing your body composition requires increasing Lean Body Mass. And in order to do that, you need to prioritize rest days during the week as much as you do working out.  When you’re in the gym, your muscles are working hard and breaking down, preparing to […]

Clean Eating vs. If It Fits Your Macros (IIFYM): What You Need to Know

Clean Eating vs. If It Fits Your Macros (IIFYM): What You Need to Know There has been a lot of discussions both in the media and in doctors’ offices about the obesity epidemic this country is facing. While everyone has heard that diet and exercise is the way to fix this, there is an overwhelming […]

5 Ways Sitting All Day Wrecks Your Body Composition

5 Ways Sitting All Day Wrecks Your Body Composition Editor’s Note: This post was updated on October 14, 2018, for accuracy and comprehensiveness. It was originally published on August 5, 2016. Think about how long you sit in a day. It’s probably something you have never tracked, but on average Americans spend more than half their waking hours sitting! Between […]

How Does Sleep Impact Body Composition in Children?

How Does Sleep Impact Body Composition in Children? Sleep deprivation is a serious problem in this country, impacting people of all ages. With the advent of cell phones and laptop computers, children are glued to screens almost at all times. This merging of the school and home environment makes it hard for children to stick […]

Is It Possible to Boost Your Metabolism? The Truth About Metabolic Flexibility

Is It Possible to Boost Your Metabolism? The Truth About Metabolic Flexibility https://inbodyusa.com/blogs/inbodyblog/the-health-benefits-of-fruits-and-vegetables/ Eat carbs before you work out. It will improve your performance. No, don’t – eat fats like peanut butter or avocados. No, actually, don’t eat at all and your body will burn more calories. Refuel with carbs. No, recover with protein to […]

What’s Better for Dehydration: Water vs Sport Drinks

What’s Better for Dehydration: Water vs Sport Drinks Water makes up about 60% of your bodyweight and is the most important chemical in your body. It’s involved in everything, from regulating your internal temperature to protecting sensitive tissues and cushioning joints. Every single cell, tissue, and organ depends on proper hydration to function optimally. When […]

How to Stick to a Meal Plan that Works

How to Stick to a Meal Plan that Works Editor’s Note: This post was updated on November 23, 2018, for accuracy and comprehensiveness. It was originally published on May 3, 2017. Eat less, move more. Anyone who has been successful in achieving their body composition goals will have followed a general formula. However, they would also be quick to […]

Why “No Pain, No Gain” is No Longer The Standard

Why ‘No Pain, No Gain’ is No Longer the Standard As you near closer to the end of a tough workout, you might try telling yourself “no pain, no gain” to help motivate you to make it through. Many pride themselves on muscle soreness after a workout. Pain means muscle is building, right? The short answer […]

How Does Sugar Affect Your Brain?

How Does Sugar Affect Your Brain? Most of us are aware of the negative effects of eating too much sugar: tooth decay, weight gain, and diabetes all ensure processed sugar has a reputation for being bad for your health. But, what happens to your brain when you consume processed sugar? Why is sugar considered bad […]