Research For Those Who Like To Learn - Part 10

The question is:

Explain the importance of cholesterol in the diet.

Research For Those Who Like To Learn - Part 9

The question is:

What are the muscles that make up the rotator cuff?

Research For Those Who Like To Learn - Part 8

The question is:

Describe the flow of blood in reference to your heart.

Research For Those Who Like To Learn - Part 7

The question is:

What are some important considerations when using interval training in your cardio program?

Research For Those Who Like To Learn - Part 6

The question of the day is:

Who is Arthur Jones and what is he famous for?

Research For Those Who Like To Learn - Part 5

A question on sugar:

Why is it acceptable to have a small amount of sugar after a workout? What effect on blood sugar does it have and why is this a good thing?

Research For Those Who Like To Learn - Part 4

Today I have a list of words and terms to look up:

mitochondria
cell membrane
sarcomere
actin
myosin
muscle fiber

Research For Those Who Like To Learn - Part 3

On to today's question:

What is aerobic and anaerobic glycolysis? What effect does each have on exercise? (may be a little deep for some, but keep it simple and touch on the main points, ask questions, I'll always answer them).

Research For Those Who Like To Learn - Part 2

Todays question is:

Why are increases in lean muscle important to someone who wants to lose fat? (learn about how the body builds muscle and how it uses fat for energy, you may want to tie this in to tomorrows question).

Research For Those Who Like To Learn - Part 1

While I do try to keep everyone up to date on the things I read, I would like everyone to begin their own research department. What you are learning about is your body. There are things you want to change, so learn the basis for change! Here are some topics to start googling, then come back and ask questions and we can clarify fact from fiction. It's an information dialogue:

1) Why is increased vasodilation important for people who exercise? (so, you should find out what vasodilation is as well as it's role in exercise) On a ground level, you may need to start with the basics of the human cardiovascular system.