Have the “Protein Police” been dethroned by the Ace of Amino Acids, BCAA’s? The functioning and cultivating of skeletal muscle lies at the core of…
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Category: Nutrition for Fitness Training
Avoid Striking Out – Fueling Properly For Baseball
Help your weekend-warrior children fuel sufficiently for baseball. Kids have plenty of energy, but we can boost their performance with the right pre-game prep in…
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Sports Nutrition Considerations for Athletes
Recently (2016) the American College of Sports Medicine, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and Dietitians of Canada published a joint position statement that summarized…
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Celiac Disease vs. Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity: What Personal Trainers Need to Know
Celiac Disease and gluten sensitivity are terms that are becoming more familiar and often thrown around, but all certified personal trainers should understand the differences.…
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Elimination Diet for Food Allergy or Intolerance
If your client is struggling to get results even though they are reliable, compliant, and motivated, you may want to refer him or her to…
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Where Did SuperTracker Go? The USDA’s Tool Bites the Dust
As of June 30, 2018, SuperTracker fulfilled its mission. According to the USDA, “The private sector has launched many great tools that have a shared…
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The Ultimate Definition Diet
Bodybuilders work out to develop their maximum possible muscular size. However, to look most impressive, they must strip off the fat in order to see the…
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Time Restricted Eating and Autophagy
“The best of all medicines is resting and fasting.” – Benjamin Franklin What if there was a way to achieve better health while doing “nothing”? Perhaps Ben…
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Understanding The Dangers of Carbonated Beverages
Are your client’s bubbles getting them into trouble? Carbonated beverages remain the single most significant source of calories in the American diet. Since most soft…
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Understanding Charley Horses and Cramping During Exercise
There is more than one way to approach muscles cramps. Massage is one way to help relax the affected area. Nutrition is another avenue to…
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Mindful Eating – Being Conscious About Calories
Calorie counting isn’t the most effective method for changing nutritional habits. It’s really just a craze of sorts. Although, it has its place and time.…
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Celebrating the Holidays With Minimal Sacrifice
Are your clients celebrating mindfully this holiday season? Fortunately, there is time to coach healthy choices even after Thanksgiving passes. Here are some ideas for…
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