Insulin is a hormone that is primarily responsible for carbohydrate metabolism. It is produced in the pancreas, and is secreted into the bloodstream to deal with homeostatic control of blood glucose. Insulin shuttles the nutrients … Continue reading Insulin

Hydration is the intake of water and electrolytes via various fluids. The human body consists of approximately 70% water, and even a slight drop in our hydration levels leads to a detrimental effect in physiological … Continue reading Hydration

Homeostasis is the maintenance of a constant internal environment, and is the reason your body experiences changes such as increased heart rate, shortness of breath and sweating during exercise. Homeostasis is a constant procedure for … Continue reading Homeostasis

High Intensity Interval Training is the same as Interval training, just at a higher intensity leve (oddly enough). The work periods are longer and harder, and the rest periods are shorter. The result is an … Continue reading High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

High Volume Training is a weight training method that requires the trainee to perform multiple sets per body part. A typical HVT session will train a particular muscle group with anywhere between 10 and 30 … Continue reading High Volume Training (HVT)