Fitness Tips

Most of us are trying to become healthier and live longer, and we rely on research to help us make decisions about what we put into our bodies. But more often than not, the research is contradictory.

You know when you’re pushing the prowler, and you feel like your quads might spontaneously combust? The burn is almost unbearable, and then shortly after you stop, it disappears. Ever wondered what causes that? Here’s a short explanation: When you train at a high intensity, you need a lot of  ATP - quickly. Your body’s […]

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. […]