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Many parents wonder whether their children are the right weight or not, and this can often be a main concern. Everybody wants to have a healthy child; the only problem is that there are some misconceptions when it comes to healthy weight and kids. Read more…
Question: What Are Dextrose And Maltodextrin And Why Are They In Prograde Workout?
Answer: Dextrose is a simple carbohydrate compound derived from starch (usually corn), but is also found naturally in foods such as honey and some fruits.
It’s often called glucose since dextrose and glucose have the same molecular form (C6H12O6), but glucose has several different isomeric forms, while dextrose is the biologically active form.
Dextrose looks like a fine white crystalline powder when it’s produced and has a sweet taste. When it’s mixed in water, dextrose dissolves instantly, leaving no lumps or clumps.
Dextrose is also absorbed very rapidly by the body when consumed, resulting in a high glycemic response (produces a high glucose response in the body when ingested). This high glycemic response makes it an ideal carbohydrate for exercising athletes following a workout in order to restore muscle glycogen concentrations, stimulate protein synthesis and halt protein breakdown.
Maltodextrin is also a carbohydrate manufactured by breaking down starches found naturally in corn, wheat, rice or starchy vegetables (like potatoes). When these foods are cooked, the starch breaks down, aided by the release of natural acids and enzymes, in a process called hydrolysis. Maltodextrin is then isolated into its purest form, which looks like a simple white powder.
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A healthier diet is not about how much you eat or measuring portions, counting calories or cutting carbs. It is a long-term lifestyle alternative. The concept of healthy dieting is considered to be one aspect of good living and healthy practices. Read more…
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In my quest to wring out as much from my workouts as possible, I have begun a 5 day a week program that consists of the following:
(I work the calves most of the 5 days. My weight workouts take anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes, max. I do some cardio work, too, like cycling, walking, or running, too, which obviously adds time to my overall workouts.) Sets and reps vary according to how I feel. Usually, 2-3 sets per exercise, with a rep range of 5-12 (usually in bands of 5-6, 7-8, and 9-12), but I do “mix up” my rep ranges, say by doing 2 sets of 10, then one set of 15. You get the idea. The objective is to get the muscles to grow efficiently, by doing relatively high intensity sets with varying rep ranges to maximize hypertrophy. If I want to add intensity, I add weight or reps. Generally, I don't do more than 3 sets per exercise. Unless they're some sort of “drop set” (I sometimes do them backwards – low weight, add weight do a few more reps, add more weight, do one or two reps, etc.), which I would consider all one set anyway. If you want personalized exercise and diet help, use my “Contact Me” form here.
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