After taking a short competitive break, Marcelle is ready to go full steam ahead again. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 9, 2023 There are powerlifting superstars, and there are powerlifting supernovas. Sherine Marcelle would fit the latter cosmic description. On Mar. 6, 2023, Marcelle shared an Instagram video of herself completing a […]
Blood sugar fluctuates throughout the day. However, having persistently high blood glucose levels can lead to chronic health issues. Hyperglycemia, often known as high blood sugar, is a significant problem for people with diabetes. Not taking the right actions may result in long-term metabolic health impairment. The body needs enough energy to survive and perform […]
The primary sugar in your blood is known as glucose. It comes from the food you eat and is the primary energy source for your body. All your body cells receive glucose from your blood to use as fuel. Blood glucose levels are moderately controlled by the body so that there is enough of it […]
The blood sugar level is the amount of glucose present in the body. The glucose in the body comes from the food that you consume. The blood transports glucose to body cells as energy. Research shows that blood sugar levels usually increase when a person sleeps. However, Blood sugar fluctuations that occur overnight and during […]
When it’s time to hit the gym, most people instinctively gravitate toward hitting the weights. That’s certainly an understandable course of action, since weight training plays a role in everything from muscle-building and strength gains to fat-burning and even heart health. However, for maximum results toward any of those goals — physique, performance, or health […]
A classic standing posture, triangle pose is found in many traditional styles of yoga, including ashtanga yoga and Iyengar yoga. Known as trikonasana in Sanskrit (triko = triangle; asana = pose), triangle pose involves a lot of moving parts. “Trikonasana is a pose that looks incredibly simple, but actually takes a lifetime to master,” says Stephanie Saunders, vice president, fitness programming at BODi […]
Burton fights fires and wins strongman contests. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 8, 2023 Andrew Burton is the winner of the 2023 World’s Strongest Firefighter (WSF) contest. The contest took place as a part of the 2023 Arnold Sports Festival (ASF) in Columbus, OH, on Mar. 3-4, 2023. The festival also featured […]
When you’re in the middle of a workout, you can feel your body working hard: you sweat, you shake, you breathe heavier. If someone asks whether you’re burning calories in the middle of an intense gym session, you’d say yes, of course! But what about after your cool down? Do you think you’re burning calories […]
Dauda’s Arnold Classic triumph has lifted him into the upper echelons of the sport. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 8, 2023 Samson “The Nigerian Lion” Dauda’s win in the 2023 Arnold Classic (AC) probably wasn’t shocking per se. He just wasn’t the athlete some expected to stand on top of the podium. […]
Jacked knows where he fell short. That could only mean good outcomes down the line. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 8, 2023 After an eighth-place debut at the 2022 Mr. Olympia, some had surmised that Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, aka “Andrew Jacked,” would show out at the 2023 Arnold Classic (AC). To a […]