Fitness Tips

When Nutrient Timing: The Future of Sports Nutrition by Drs. John Ivy and Robert Portman was published in 2004, the idea of nutrient timing became extremely popular, and people were talking about the “anabolic window of opportunity” non-stop. In a nutshell, nutrient timing simply means eating the proper ratio of nutrients (specifically protein and carbs) in […]

People LOVE caffeine, and strength athletes are no exception. Caffeine is the most widely used psychoactive substance in the world, hands-down. And for years people have believed that caffeine is a diuretic. In other words, you cannot hydrate with a substance that contains caffeine.  Where'd that theory come from? According to Lawrence Armstrong, a professor in […]

You have to have the right tool for the job, and squatting is no exception. The real question is: which type of shoe is right FOR YOU? Elevated heel or flat sole? The answer isn't as straight-forward as you might think. It depends on several factors. But I'm getting ahead of myself. Let's start with […]

In order to lose weight, you need to be in a calorie deficit. (But you already knew that, right?) The big question is: how many calories should you be eating? This is the part where most folks get lost. We’re going to break it down for you and make it easy. Well, the calculations, anyway. […]

When youʼre in a calorie deficit, maintaining lean mass should be your number one priority. After all, your goal is to LOSE BODY FAT, not simply to lose weight. You’ve worked hard to add lean mass. In order to maintain all that muscle, you have to make sure you get enough protein. It’s time to talk […]

Politics aren’t the only thing that’s polarizing. Believe it or not, so are weightlifting belts. Depending on who you ask, you can end up with two very different, sometimes passionate responses. One camp insists wearing one will actually weaken your core. The other argues wearing a belt decreases the risk of injury and allows you […]