Amino Z Fitness and Bodybuilding Articles

Walking Plus Glucosamine Supplementation Eases Osteoarthritis

A new study shows that glucosamine sulphate supplementation combined with a “progressive walking” program can ease osteoarthritis symptoms.

Should you stop eating gluten?

Gluten free foods are becoming more popular in Australia due to the increased number of people diagnosed with celiac disease. Should you stop eating gluten?

Tabata Intervals Build More Muscle

We would all love to find a way to shorten our workouts and get the same results. A high-intensity, 4-minute interval workout from Japan promises results, but it’s not for everyone.

How to Reduce Trans Fats in Your Diet

There are "good" fats and "bad" fats. Trans fats fall into the "bad" category and should generally not be consumed in large amounts. We discuss how to reduce trans fat in your diet.

Some People are Just Born to Run

A new study published in Physiological Genomics reports that a few small variations in a specific gene may make all the difference someone’s in athletic endurance.

The Good Impression Benefits of Exercise

What you may not have known is that exercise also benefits your image. Being physically active improves the impressions others have of you.

7 Muscle Building Tips

Let’s get straight to the point – you want to build muscle! So here are seven important and practical tips to developing muscle size and strength.

The Truth About the Fat Burning Zone

The fat burning zone is a misunderstood concept. Training within this zone may actually inhibit weight loss relative to higher intensity sessions.

A Lower Bodyweight Doesn't Mean You Are Fitter

Just because you are slim does not mean you are fit. Your cardiovascular fitness is not a necessarily a reflection of how much body fat you are carrying.

Kilojoule and Calorie Counting

Why is it important to count calories (or count kilojoules)?