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Podcast: The Beet Juice Revolution
Nitrates and beet juice supplements have taken the sports nutrition world by storm – and for good reason. Listen as Director of Science Communications David Despain, M.S., dives into some of the latest studies involving nitrates and explains how they work in the body to enhance performance and decision making.
How Yoga Improves Athletic Performance
Workout regimens come and go as fads, changing in popularity every year. The ancient practice of yoga, however, is just as popular now as it was years ago. The benefits of yoga reach far beyond improving flexibility and can significantly improve performance for the better.
How Caffeine Can Improve Your Golf Game
Whether it’s an energy or espresso shot, a steaming cup of coffee, or the recently popular cold brew, they all have one thing in common – the right amount of caffeine to get individuals up and running for the day.
How Much Protein Can Your Body Use?
If you’re an athlete, or someone who lifts weights, the amount of protein your body can use may be much more than the average daily requirements, a recent study reports (1). Published in the Journal of Nutrition, Canadian researchers found the average requirement of protein in resistance-trained male subjects to be 2.6 times greater than the current recommendations from the Institute of Medicine.
Podcast: How to Build Muscle With Isagenix
Whether you’re driven by performance or trying to lose weight, building lean muscle mass can be a challenge. Alex Mohr simplifies the science behind muscle growth and explains what the most effective strategies are to get results in the gym. He explains how body size and workout intensity play a huge role in how much protein you need and how readily it’s absorbed.
Why Just One Night of Poor Sleep Impairs Athletic Recovery
Ever have trouble falling asleep on time after a hard workout? That lack of sleep – even for a single night – could slow your recovery from athletic training, a new study reports (1).
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