Hype – Latest News in Singapore http://www.hype.sg Mon, 23 Sep 2019 03:36:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 4 Reasons You’ve Hit Muscle-Building Plateau and How to Power Through It http://www.hype.sg/4-reasons-youve-hit-muscle-building-plateau-and-how-to-power-through-it/ http://www.hype.sg/4-reasons-youve-hit-muscle-building-plateau-and-how-to-power-through-it/#respond Mon, 23 Sep 2019 03:36:14 +0000 http://www.hype.sg/?p=1102 To put it simply, having a muscle-building plateau means that your muscles have hit a wall and have stopped growing. When this happens, it doesn’t necessarily mean that your muscles can’t grow anymore. It simply means that there’s something you’re not doing right. Read on to see the different causes of plateaus and what you should do to gain muscle again.

1. You don’t do progressive overloading

Progressive overloading is one of the main principles of building muscle. When you start lifting weights as a complete beginner, naturally you’ll see some gains within a month or two. If you don’t increase the weight you’re lifting after that, you’ll hit a plateau. This is where progressive overloading comes in. For example, you do 4 sets of 8 reps on the squats during the first week. Then in the second week, you do 4 sets of 9 reps. Then on the third week, you do 4 sets of 10. After that, you increase the weight. This is basically what progressive overloading is.

2. You don’t “change up” your workouts

One of the main reasons you hit a plateau is because your muscles are “already used” to your workouts. Let’s say you routinely do bench presses then head directly to the pull-up bar after. Your muscles already know what’s coming. Our muscles only grow if they’re put under enough stress. That’s why you should constantly change up your workouts. For example, you could do drop sets where you lift 25 kg dumbbells and do 10 reps. Then without rest, switch over to the 20 kg dumbbells and do another 10 reps. Then drop the weight again and do another 10. This will add a new dynamic to your workouts.

3. You don’t eat enough or you don’t eat right

Seasoned gym-goers and professional bodybuilders will tell you that gaining muscle is all about proper nutrition more than it is about staying for hours at the gym. To put it simply, you have to take in more calories than you burn and you do that by eating more. In addition to that, you also have to pay attention to your protein intake. If you don’t already know, protein mainly helps build and repair our muscle tissues. That’s why you have to eat enough protein, fat, and carbs daily to help your muscles develop better and faster.

4. You don’t get enough Z’s

Many would say that Singaporeans tend to skip out on sleep. This will be a problem if you’re trying to gain some muscle. Sleep is just as important as nutrition because it’s a time for your body to recover and make repairs. In fact, the muscle-building process really kicks in not when we’re in the gym, but when we’re already in our beds getting a good shut-eye. This also helps us increase our testosterone as well, which is also vital for growth. So, make sure you get enough sleep.

4 Things You Can Do to Get Past a Hangover http://www.hype.sg/4-things-you-can-do-to-get-past-a-hangover/ http://www.hype.sg/4-things-you-can-do-to-get-past-a-hangover/#respond Mon, 23 Sep 2019 03:24:19 +0000 http://www.hype.sg/?p=1094 There’s no denying that nightlife in Singapore is pretty lively. From beach bars to rooftop bars, you’ll never run out of places to eat, drink, and have fun. The thing is though, there’s always that dreaded feeling in the morning after your night out. You’re having a headache and muscles are aching as you get out of bed. Finally, you realize you’re having a hangover! So, let’s not dawdle around and see how you can get rid of that hangover.

1. The easiest way is to…

Okay, not that we’re taking the “prevention is better than cure” route here, but that’s really all there is to it. If you’ve experienced a hangover before and want to make sure not to have it again, just resist the temptation to drink too much. It’s not that you shouldn’t drink at all, just remind yourself to drink moderately!

2. Don’t skip your morning carbs

One of the best remedies for a hangover is to eat your breakfast. When you eat breakfast, you’re giving the body more fuel to replenish energy and nutrients. You’re also giving your brain more nutrients necessary to relieve headaches. There is a reason why people come up with hangover soup as breakfast food in Singapore. Pair that up with some rice and you’ll be good to go.

3. Drink more water

Alcohol is a diuretic which basically means it causes you to release more water (it makes you pee more). When you don’t drink water to compensate, you’ll get dehydrated and that mostly affects your brain. This is why hangovers are characterized by headaches. Your brain and body already lack hydration. That’s why you should drink more water while drinking alcohol. This can also keep you from getting drunk too easily.

4. Listen to your body

When you wake up in the morning with a hangover, your body will tell you not to leave the bed. You’ll feel all groggy and tired when you stand up. Considering all that, listen to your body and just go back to sleep. That’s your body’s way of recovering, so don’t interfere. If you wake up for a while, drink some water and go back to bed.

Hangover Myths?

Some say that when you drink a bit of the alcoholic drink you had the night before, it can help ease your hangover. They say this is because a hangover is a form of alcohol withdrawal. There’s not much study behind this though. When you drink alcohol the next morning, the hangover could drop as your blood alcohol rises. But later on, you’ll only feel it again. That makes it a band-aid solution only.

5 Crucial Facts You Need to Know About Bread http://www.hype.sg/5-crucial-facts-you-need-to-know-about-bread/ http://www.hype.sg/5-crucial-facts-you-need-to-know-about-bread/#respond Tue, 13 Aug 2019 04:42:43 +0000 http://www.hype.sg/?p=1088 As much as bread is a staple in many diets all over the world, it’s an easy way to gain weight when you’re stressed or tired. With the wrong kind of bread, you increase the risk of all kinds of conditions, such as weight gain and dental caries. But the good news is you can still enjoy it and other baked goods when you make better choices. To get you started, here are a few crucial facts you need to know about bread:

Marketing makes it difficult

The actual impact that “hi-fiber” or “multi-grain” flour has on dietary fiber, nutrition, and salt levels is minimal. You should especially be wary if the bread says “multi-grain” on the label. The reason for this is that terms such as “hi-fiber” or “multi-grain” can mean all kinds of things for both manufacturers and consumers alike.

All grains are the same    

Health food stores might sell different breads made from different varieties of wheat, but keep in mind that that milled flour is the same no matter what grain you use. Instead, having different seeds and grains such as chia, flax, and rye in the flour might add more nutritional value, but can make the bread denser and more expensive as a result.

There are different types of flour

There are three different types of flour you need to keep in mind: whole wheat flour, which is the most nutritious since it contains almost everything in the grain or seed that has the nutrient content; dark flour, which contains fewer dietary fibers; and finally, white flour, which is the least nutritious of the three.

Gluten-free doesn’t do anything unless you’re allergic to it

When kneaded with a small amount of water, wheat flour contains a protein that adds greatly to the texture of the bread. This protein is known as gluten. However, keep in mind that while some people, particularly those suffering from celiac disease, definitely benefit from gluten-free bread, there’s a good chance it will do little for you since this condition is really rare. This means that gluten-free foods aren’t necessarily healthier options, and they usually cost more than typical bread.

Bread can still be healthy

There’s no need to worry about not being able to enjoy delectable bread when you make the right choices. To start, be sure to read the label carefully to know the bread’s sugar, salt, and fiber content. If it’s possible, choose bread that’s whole-grain. Whole-grain foods that contain all the essential nutrients can give you a lot of health benefits, and they also make for a great way to help you lose weight. Healthy spreads are also a great way to add more flavor to your bread without necessarily adding the extra calories.

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