Fasted cardio is a huge thing for anyone looking for fat loss and weight loss. You see people grinding away on the elliptical or treadmill at 5 am hoping to sweat off weight and burn up fat stores with little fuel in the tank. One of the most common fat burning strategies employed by everyone from elite athletes to bodybuilders …
Is Whey Protein the Best Option for Post Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Meeting your protein intake requirements is integral to the weight loss journey. For patients who’ve undergone bariatric surgery, protein is essential for many reasons—wound healing, muscle repair, healthy weight loss, satiety, and blood sugar—and grabbing a protein drink can be a quick and convenient way to help meet your protein needs. But there’s something we must know about protein powders: ...
Why good gut health is critical for athletes
For a lot of athletes, diet and training programs are at the forefront of their attention. That means doing whatever is necessary to achieve the best performance possible. But unfortunately for a lot of people, athletes included, they don’t give a second thought to the health of their organ systems, especially their gut. And with the gut being the literal ...
Boost Performance with Nutritional Strategies
As athletes, you spend countless hours in the gym, at training sessions, and in games. You’re pushing your body to its limits and conditioning it to perform at the highest level possible. And while a lot of athletes know that keeping their nutrition on point is key to getting their body in the best shape, a lot are unaware that ...
Protein Powders Explained
Protein Powder Explained - When it comes to supplementing protein, you have two groups of people: those that are religious about it and those that think it’s completely unnecessary. While skipping your meals and relying entirely on a supplement isn’t the optimal idea, using a protein powder as a supplement is pivotal in boosting your performance and the results you ...
BCAAs: Muscle Building Jackpot or Just a Fitness Fad?
BCAAs: a muscle building jackpot or just a fitness fad? BCAAs were once a niche market that only the most results-savvy fitness enthusiasts and athletes dove into, but has not exploded to become one of the most commonly used nutritional supplements out there. Whether you’re looking for muscle growth, fat loss, or better performance, BCAAs seem to play a role ...