While many believe using carbohydrates in the form of sugar is better served for longer-termed endurance exercise, new evidence is showing that enjoying a bit of the sweet stuff can also benefit both short- and [...]
Is there scientific evidence in favor of barefoot running? To answer this question, researchers assessed data from more than 500 runners and published their findings in the Journal of Sport and Health Science (1). The [...]
By Michael Colgan, Ph.D. Vitamin D has become very sparse in the U.S. food chain. So the only good sources of supply of this very ancient essential nutrient are the manufacture of vitamin D in [...]
Be realistic with the amount of muscle you can build in a short amount of time. We often hear some bold claims about how much muscle people are able to build in a short period [...]
Protein Before bed aids in muscle building Wondering how you can increase muscle gains from hard work in the gym? Have a shake and go to bed. This is what researchers from the Netherlands found [...]
Exercise performance can fluctuate throughout the day. Generally, morning performance is lower while those who work out in the afternoon experience maximum values for high-intensity exercise (1). Depending on the time of day, performance variations [...]
How often should you be working out, and how long should we rest? Adapting to training is all about the balance between recovering and training. As discussed in our previous article, “Why Your Muscles Are [...]
Protect your muscle cells during exercise. New research suggests that omega-3 supplementation is safe, bio-available and can improve athletic performance and well-being. By now it's no mystery that the two most important omega-3 fatty acids [...]
Make HIIT a HIT in your training program. While keeping your cardio training at a steady heart rate is key to training for events like a marathon, there are other training benefits to be gained [...]
The two questions all athletes should ask themselves are, “How well and how long do I sleep every night?” Optimal performance and body composition may depend on it. Consistently missing just one hour of sleep [...]
