Hormones
Boost Your Sleep and Boost Your Game
Got game? Get ZZZZss-- The Role of Sleep and Performance Amy Jamieson-PetonicWorking with fitness minded folks, I get lots of questions about how to...
3 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Body’s Internal Clock (And Why It’s Making You Feel Terrible)
The human body is a marvel. Every day, it goes through a stunning number of invisible functions and processes in an effort to keep you functioning at optimal levels. These [...]
How to Harness Coffee’s Sports Performance Benefits
Caffeine is a legal performance enhancing drug, in fact, it's even on the WADA's monitoring program for possible in-competition abuse. Caffeine has been...
The Natural Way to Increase Human Growth Hormone and How it Will Benefit You
If you regularly work out, you have heard of human growth hormone (HGH). You may hear that HGH can rebuild your muscles, keep you fit and energetic, and...
Leptin: Could This Hormone Be The Reason It’s So Difficult To Keep Weight Off?
Why is it so tough to keep weight off? It's a question many Americans struggle with. A 2015 study found an average obese person who lost more than 5 percent [...]
The Hidden Factor Hindering Your Muscle Growth
Potential Factors Hindering Muscle Growth during Off-Season Workouts By Jim Carpentier, CSCS Unless controlled, this invisible yet powerful opponent is...
5 Ways Alcohol Undermines Your Workout
There is no doubt about it: alcohol and sports are interlaced. Whether it is going out for a drink after your game with friends, or getting a beer at...
WNBA All-Star Kara Lawson’s Simple Nutrition Advice Every Athlete Needs to Hear
For most people, going vegan sounds impossible. Not only do you have to ditch meat, but you also have to avoid all animal-related products. No cheese? No milk? No eggs? [...]
What the Early End of U.S. Marathoner Ryan Hall’s Career Can Teach Athletes About Overtraining Syndrome
Every athlete wants to be the best at their individual sport, which is why they spend countless hours in the weight room, on the field, and out on the...
6 Weird Changes Your Body Goes Through Every Day
The human body is an incredible machine. It functions without having to consciously maintain itself, other than eating, drinking fluids and going to the bathroom. Throughout the day, your body [...]