Whey Protein
Benefits of Performance-Enhancing Supplements
As long as athletes seek to improve their performance, there will be interest in performance-enhancing supplements. Unfortunately, few legislative or regulatory guidelines are in place to ensure that these products [...]
A Guide to Muscle-Building Supplements
More and more athletes are experimenting with muscle-building supplements to give them an edge over their competition. However, not all supplements are safe or as effective as they claim. Read [...]
Build Muscle With a Peri-Workout Nutrition Plan
As an athlete, you should always be looking for even the slightest competitive edge. Don't think for one second that other athletes want it less than you do. The key [...]
Chocolate Milk after Workouts
Recently, pro athletes and top nutritionists have been touting the benefits of drinking chocolate milk after workouts. (Drink Muscle-Building Chocolate Milk and Join Team ReFuel.) Once thought of as an indulgence [...]
Benefits of Oatmeal, Pre- or Post-Workout
When you have the time after a workout, it's best to refuel with a "whole food" choice (save the protein supplements for when you're running out the door). Getting that [...]
Post-Workout Chocolate Peanut Butter Shake Recipe
To recover from a workout, it's critical to take in protein and carbohydrates. Protein helps rebuild muscle and carbs refuel the body's depleted energy stores. Research supports getting 15 to [...]
Protein's Effects on Aging Athletes
In my last article, I discussed how whey protein works to build stronger and bigger muscles by turning on the protein synthesis process and providing the raw building blocks. But [...]
How Protein Makes Muscles Bigger
Everyone is talking about protein, and rightfully so. It's one of the keys to building muscle. Yet, despite its popularity, most people don't fully understand the process. It's time to [...]
Top Workout Supplements
Supplements are a huge topic of debate in the fitness industry, and rightfully so—they have become a billion dollar industry. As the name implies, supplements are meant to "supplement" your [...]
The Best Dietary Supplements for Hockey Players
All hockey players—all athletes for that matter—should know exactly what they are putting in their bodies. The worst thing a player can do is to ingest something that produces bad [...]