Logging for Success: For the Love of the Log
In the world of health and fitness, we often hear the words, “log your food” or “journal your day,” as they can make a notable [...]
Does Leucine Lessen Longevity? Unraveling Mysterious mTor
The branched-chain amino acid leucine, long considered the kingpin of essentials for muscular growth, recently came under attack by some scientists as potentially lessening one’s [...]
The Truth About Collagen: Incomplete Protein, Incomplete Anabolism
Collagen supplements have recently entered the ring as a contender for possibly facilitating anabolism, often replacing whey and other common protein powders as pre and [...]
How to Support Cellular Health: The Five “R’s”
Yesterday we discussed the alarming impact materials in our environment, our food, our water, our home products can have on our cellular health. Heavy metals [...]
How Toxins Can Cause Cellular Damage
Cellular energy is a must for athletic performance. Challenges to cellular energy include medications, work-every-day, and environmental toxins. Health depends on restoring cellular integrity and [...]
How Diet Influences Key Hormones and Metabolism
Recently, we discussed the complex interplay of key hormones and metabolism when different physical activity strategies are employed. Additionally what we eat has the power [...]
Garden of Eatin’ ~ The Perks of Plant-Based Protein
The word “protein” hails from the Greek proteios, meaning “of prime importance”. Throughout history, meat-based meals have tended to reflect affluent lifestyles, relegating “substandard” plant-based [...]
Smoothie Science
Smoothies are a popular breakfast item that many personal trainers and clients alike enjoy. These cold and delicious drink concoctions are a great option [...]
Constructive Use of Carbohydrates: Pre- or Post-Workout?
When anticipating a morning workout, the timing of nutrient intake ranks as one of the most hotly debated issues in fitness. Whether one exercises [...]
The Role of Protein Intake in Keto Athletes
Many of your clients and athletes may have realized weight loss success on a ketogenic diet. Others, however, may be struggling to get the correct [...]