Nutrition
Best Foods for Athletic & Training Recovery
Athletic performance and training require more than hard work and dedication; recovery is a crucial part of the process. Proper nutrition helps athletes and fitness enthusiasts replenish energy, repair muscle [...]
Top Recovery Methods for Athletes: Part #1
Below you will witness several proven evidence-based methods that serve as a source of "passive" recovery for athletes. In the next article, we will examine several of the key "active" [...]
Are Nitrates good for Athletes?
As it stands right now, training status seems to play a significant role in whether or not nitric oxide will be of any use to an athlete, and research was [...]
The Value of Vitamin D for Athletes
Vitamin D undoubtedly still remains one of the most hyped and popular sports supplements on the market today. Here is a quick primer that I contributed to over at T-Nation.com [...]
Did You Know That Women Use Energy Differently Than Men During Exercise?
Men and women are not just distinguished by physical strength, endurance, or exercise preferences; they fundamentally differ in how their bodies utilize energy during physical activity.These differences are deeply rooted [...]
Top Foods for Fat Loss in Athletes
This is yet another underrated aspect of fat and weight loss nutrition. If you’re trying to lose weight and fat, it would be in your best interest to strive to [...]
Pre-Workout Nutrition Protocols for Athletes
This refers to the specific timing of nutrient intake- aka nutrient timing- before, during, and after your workout. The proposed idea historically is that if you eat certain types of [...]
Eating for Specific Goals: Tailoring Your Nutrition Plan for Your Lifestyle
Achieving specific fitness, health, and wellness goals doesn’t have to be complicated. Understanding your lifestyle will help you make better choices to sustain it. And, by creating a structured nutrition [...]
Ditch the Banana and Pass the Chips Next Time You Cramp Up
Ditch the Banana and Pass the Chips Next Time You Cramp UpDid you ever have a dog that would lick you all the time? And did that dog particularly lick [...]
Maximize Nutrition and Hydration for Your Baseball Performance
Baseball does not need constant feeding because it is not a continuous sport. However, you still need energy to maximize performance. Therefore, your energy needs differ from those of a [...]