Post-Workout Nutrition
How Poor Nutrition Habits Wreck Your Strength Gains
Ever wonder why you're not making gains? Usually the first change will be sets, reps, exercises, or intensity of a workout. But should it be your...
5 Best Post-Workout Foods That Will Transform Your Recovery
A long training session can take a lot out of your body. Pre-workout, you're likely going to a boatload of carbohydrates as an immediate energy source...
Here’s a Typical Day of Von Miller’s Super Clean Diet
Von Miller has a body tailor-made for terrorizing quarterbacks. At 6-foot-3 and 250 pounds, Miller has a sleek yet powerful build that allows him to abuse offensive tackles in a [...]
How to Fuel Your Body Before and After a Workout With Food, Not Supplements
My brother used to refer to himself as a well-oiled machine. I never really understood what he was talking about until I started to learn about the...
6 Ways to Bounce Back From Workouts Faster
When it comes to training and exercise, it is all about balance between two important factors: stress and workout recovery time. Our bodies are able to...
Sports Dietitians Answer Their Favorite Athlete Nutrition Questions
Sports dietitians are the experts when it comes recommendations for fueling your body for any exercise or sport. They are constantly educating...
Eat Like a Champion, Part 3: Post-Workout Nutrition
Welcome to the STACK Eat Like a Champion article series, where we talk to nutrition experts about how to eat to beat the competition. You'll learn how...
Do You Need Protein Immediately After Your Workout?
Finish your lift, immediately crush a protein shake. That seems to be the preferred modus operandi of athletes and fitness-minded people everywhere. The common mode of thinking says, "The quicker you [...]
How to Build a Performance-Fueling Smoothie
Pre workout Smoothie Now that it is summer it's a perfect time to discuss one of my favorite food options: smoothies! I love smoothies because of their...
Fuel Your Performance With Salad: Here’s How
Photo: Elanaspantry When you think of a post workout meal, your first thought is not a salad because it is seen as a light meal. However, with the right...
