http://www.answerfitness.com The inside-scoop on Diet, Exercise, Nutrition and Training for People Who Are Passionate About Fitness Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:45:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Tweet for ALS To Raise $10,000 in 10 Hours with $1 Donations. Donate Just a Dollar & Be Part of Social Media History. I don't usually use Answer Fitness for personal appeals, but today I'm going to make an exception. Right now at Tweet for ALS there are a group of about ... http://www.answerfitness.com/687/stop-als-lou-gehrigs-disease-dollar/ What Is Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) And Where Does This Mysterious Vegetable Protein Come From? We Unlock The Secrets of This Common High-Protein Food Ingredient Dear Fitness Nerd, I've been reading ingredient labels a lot more lately and trying to eat cleaner and healthier. I've come across something a number of times ... http://www.answerfitness.com/658/what-is-textured-vegetable-protein-tvp/ How Long Does Whey Protein Last For? We Take A Look At The Shelf Life of That Cannister of Whey Protein Dear Fitness Nerd, I have a quick question about the shelf life of whey protein powder.  My ex boyfriend left a 5lb tub of Optimum Nutrition 100% whey protein powder ... http://www.answerfitness.com/642/how-long-will-whey-keep/ When It Comes to Measuring Body Fat, Forget The Fancy Electronic Scales and Instead Reach for The Body Fat Calipers In my mind, there is no single piece of fitness, bodybuilding or health equipment that more useful than a good pair of body fat calipers. Yes, they are made out of plastic. ... http://www.answerfitness.com/377/body-fat-calipers-reviews/ What Are the 8 Essential Amino Acids and What Are Their Benefits? Definition of Essential Amino Acids Essential Amino Acids (also known as Indispensible Amino Acids) are amino acids that cannot be synthesized by the body, and thus must be supplied by diet.  Essential Amino Acids, while required by the human body to support ... http://www.answerfitness.com/621/essential-amino-acids-fitness-health-exercise-glossary/ Completely Confused About Complete Proteins? Learn What A Complete Protein Is and How Balance Your Protein Intake Dear Fitness Nerd, Can you explain exactly what a complete protein is? I'm 23 and pretty into fitness, working out, etc. I lift weights several times a week and run daily.  But I'm also a vegetarian and concerned I may ... http://www.answerfitness.com/518/what-is-a-complete-protein/ Can Calorie Cycling Help Pull Off More Body Fat and Hold On To Precious Muscle? Dear Fitness Nerd, I recently heard about something called "calorie cycling." Apparently it's a way to prevent weight loss plateaus and maybe burn additional body fat. Do you know anything about calorie cycling or how it works? Is this different from the zig-zag ... http://www.answerfitness.com/316/zig-zag-dieting-fitness-nerd/ We Take a Look at the Most Popular Fad Diets of the Past 30 Years and Pick The Top 10 Dumbest Fad Diets to Ever Be Unleashed on Dieters.  The Fad Diet. Nothing exemplifies the American obsession with quick fixes more than the seemingly endless parade of fad diets cooked up by everyone from modern snake-oil ... http://www.answerfitness.com/532/top-10-fad-diets-diet-reviews/ What is VO2 Max and How Does It Work? Definition of VO2 Max VO2 Max is the maximum capacity of an individual's body to transport and utilize oxygen during exercise.   Vo2 max is considered the standard indicator of cardiovascular or cardiorespiratory endurance and fitness.  Vo2 Max determines a person or athlete's ability to perform prolonged ... http://www.answerfitness.com/558/vo2-max-what-is-vo2-max-definition-fitness-glossar/ What Is EPOC or Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption? Definition of EPOC EPOC, or Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumptionis a measure of increased oxygen consumption after exercise or strenuous activity.  EPOC is also accompanied by a post-exercise increase in energy or fuel consumption  (also characterized as an increase in metabolism.)  EPOC is also known as "oxygen debt" or "oxygen ... http://www.answerfitness.com/547/epoc-excess-post-exercise-energy-consumption/