Fifty! That’s where some folks in today’s society generally sets the bar for the onset of old-manhood. It’s slightly arbitrary, but we can’t deny that athletic ability starts to decline somewhere around the fourth/fifth decade. High-level fitness over 50, well,… Read More ›
If there is one supplement that should have a permanent space on every athlete’s kitchen counter, it should be a container of high quality protein powder. Studies reported in the NSCA Journal of sports nutrition have demonstrated that protein supplements… Read More ›
There’s a difference between a re-feed and a cheat meal, though the two are often confused….
With my background in Physical Education and Sports Nutrition I have seen many individuals make their way into various disciplines that Physical Education/Kinesiology prepares them for. One such area is Personal Training. I have met some great personal trainers and others that should have chosen another line of work.
Even before you start exercising, you can use plenty of tricks to eliminate visceral fat, improve your flab-burning metabolic process, and start losing weight. Don’t Diet! A smart diet is not about eating less – it’s about eating more—more nutrition-dense food, to… Read More ›
Lifting weights. Resistance training. Pumping iron. No matter what you call it, strength training is important for boosting the overall health and well-being of people of all ages and fitness levels. While strength training can seem a bit intimidating at… Read More ›
Overtraining: One topic that seems to be avoided in the bodybuilding world more often than not is the topic of Overtraining. Some experts have estimated that at least 90% of all bodybuilders are in a constant state of overtraining. Most… Read More ›
The anabolic effect of water in strength training: I think we’ve all heard the ‘drinking a lot of water is good for you‘ line more than we can count. To support the case of consuming a large volume of water… Read More ›
When I’m in the gym with my clients they will sometimes ask me if there is any significant difference between the squat and leg press with respect to the muscles involved and if they can get by with doing one or… Read More ›
BCAAs are Branched Chain Amino Acids, 3 amino acids; Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine, that have aliphatic branched side chains that distinguish them from other amino acids. Over the years BCAAs have gained a lot of attention in the sports nutrition… Read More ›
With my background in Physical Education and Sports Nutrition I have seen many individuals make their way into various disciplines that Physical Education/Kinesiology prepares them for. One such a… Source: Selecting A Personal Trainer
Bodybuilding Nutrition Be Consistent: Bodybuilding athletes require a steady stream of quality nutrients that must be done seven days a week, every week. While you make adjustments to your training goals that stimulate muscle growth your nutritional goals on the… Read More ›
Workout Strategies To maximize the benefits of your valuable gym time it is imperative that you have a customized training plan prior to entering the gym. By knowing what you working on can have positive effects on the mind-muscle connection…. Read More ›
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