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American Health
July 31, 2024

Nutrition Corner

Is bacon bad for your brain? Study links processed red meat to increased risk of dementia: New research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference suggests that a diet high in processed red meat is associated with an increased risk of dementia. The study, which tracked over 130,000 adults for 40 years, is considered one of the most comprehensive linking processed meat consumption to cognitive decline.

What is The Prolon Diet? The Proton diet is a five-day fasting protocol that aims to enhance cellular rejuvenation and longevity, offering pre-packaged plant-based meals, omega-3 supplements, and an energy drink. Although fasting can provide benefits like weight loss and improved immune function, it carries risks and should be discussed with a healthcare provider before starting.

Recipe for The Day

Gluten-Free Shrimp Scampi Recipe: This gluten-free shrimp scampi recipe features juicy shrimp in a garlic-infused sauce, prepared in just 25 minutes. To make it, coat shrimp in a gluten-free flour mixture, cook with garlic, and simmer with chicken broth, white wine, and lemon juice before tossing with butter and serving over gluten-free pasta or rice.

Lifestyle & Fitness Focus

When you can't make it to the gym due to long hours at work, financial constraints, or other reasons, don't let it be an excuse to skip your workouts.

Building muscle at home is entirely possible with minimal equipment or just bodyweight exercises. Here are ten effective at-home workouts designed to help you build strength and muscle, all without needing to leave your living room.

1. Bodyweight Spiderman Workout

  • A1. Feet-elevated Pike Pushup: 4 sets of 12 reps, 60 seconds rest

  • A2. Alternating Split Squat Jump: 4 sets of 10 reps per leg, 60 seconds rest

  • B1. Spiderman Crawl: 6 sets of 10 reps, 30 seconds rest

  • B2. Spiderman Pushups: 6 sets of 10 reps per leg, 30 seconds rest

  • B3. Single-Leg Box Squats: 6 sets of 6 reps, 60 seconds rest

  • C1. Alternating Side-plank: 4 sets of 5 reps per side, 30 seconds rest

2. Bodyweight Squats and Plyometric Workout

  • A1. Siff Squat: 6 sets of 15 reps, no rest

  • A2. Prisoner Hold Jump Squats: 6 sets of 15 reps, 60 seconds rest

  • B1. Feet-elevated Pike Pushups: 4 sets of 8 reps, 60 seconds rest

  • B2. Alternating Split Squat Jumps: 4 sets of 5 reps per leg, 60 seconds rest

  • C1. Salute Planks: 3 sets of 5 reps per arm, 30 seconds rest

  • C2. Body Saw: 3 sets of 10 reps, 30 seconds rest

3. Burpee Finisher Workout

  • A1. L-pullups: 5 sets of 8 reps, 60 seconds rest

  • A2. Feet-elevated Pushups: 5 sets of 15 reps, 60 seconds rest

  • B1. Skater Squat: 4 sets of 10 reps, 60 seconds rest

  • B2. Single-Leg Box Squats: 4 sets of 10 reps, 60 seconds rest

  • B3. Valslide Lateral Squat: 4 sets of 10 reps per leg, 60 seconds rest

  • C1. Burpees: 4 sets of 10 reps, 30 seconds rest

4. Pullup to Failure Workout

  • A1. Wide-grip Pullups: 5 sets to failure, 90 seconds rest

  • B1. Single-leg Box Squats: 4 sets of 12 reps, 60 seconds rest

  • B2. Hip/Thigh Extension: 4 sets of 12 reps, 60 seconds rest

  • B3. Pushup + Overhead Reach: 4 sets of 6 reps per side, 60 seconds rest

  • C1. Forward Crawl: 5 sets of 30 seconds, 30 seconds rest

5. Chinup and Slider Workout

  • A1. Slider Leg Curl: 6 sets of 8 reps, 60 seconds rest

  • B1. Feet-elevated Pushups: 5 sets of 8 reps, 60 seconds rest

  • B2. Chinups: 5 sets of 8 reps, 60 seconds rest

  • C1. Alligator Drags: 4 sets of 10 reps, 30 seconds rest

6. Full-body Bodyweight Workout

  • Warmup:

    • Squat to Stand: 10 reps

    • Alternating Lunges (hands behind head): 10 reps per leg

    • Lateral Lunges (hands in front): 10 reps per leg

  • Workout:

    • A1. Glute Bridge March: 2 sets of 10 reps per leg

    • A2. Pushups: 2 sets, as many reps as possible

    • A3. Bulgarian Split Squat (foot on chair/box/bench): 2 sets of 12 reps per leg

    • B1. Donkey Kicks: 2 sets of 12 reps

    • B2. Plank to Pushup: 2 sets of 12 reps

    • B3. Straight Leg Situp: 2 sets of 10 reps

7. Dumbbell Workout

  • A1. Bulgarian Split Squat: 2 sets of 6 reps per leg

  • A2. Single Arm Dumbbell Floor Press: 2 sets of 8 reps per arm

  • A3. Chest-supported Dumbbell Row: 2 sets of 10 reps

  • B1. Goblet Squat: 2 sets of 20 reps

  • B2. Dumbbell Pushup: 2 sets, as many reps as possible

  • B3. Bentover Reverse Flye: 2 sets of 12 reps

8. Valslide Workout

  • A1. Sliding Reverse Lunge: 2 sets of 15 reps

  • A2. Body Saw: 2 sets of 15 reps

  • A3. Pushups: 2 sets of 15 reps

  • B1. Sliding Leg Curls: 2 sets of 15 reps

  • B2. Sliding Pike: 2 sets of 15 reps

  • B3. Sliding Mountain Climbers: 2 sets of 15 reps per leg

9. Bodyweight Upper Body

  • Pushups: 10 reps

  • Straight-leg Situps: 10 reps

  • Bodyweight Triceps Extensions: 10 reps

  • Plank: 30 seconds

10. Bodyweight Lower Body/Abs

  • A1. Bulgarian Split Squat Jumps: 3 sets of 6 reps per leg

  • B1. Bulgarian Split Squat Countdowns: 2 sets of 21 reps (6 to 1) with iso holds

  • B2. Straight-leg Situps: 2 sets of 15 reps

  • C1. Glute Bridge V Walkouts: 2 sets of 6 reps

  • C2. Straight-leg Reverse Crunch: 2 sets of 12 reps

These workouts are designed to fit into any schedule and can be done with minimal equipment or just your bodyweight, making it easy to stay on track with your fitness goals from the comfort of your home.

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