Diet and nutrition articles on topics relevant for certified personal trainers and their clients.
Workout supplements aim to improve endurance, enhance exercise efficiency, and help to quickly achieve athletic performance goals(1). Some of the ingredients used in these supplements are caffeine,...
"Clean eating" has become yet another fitness buzz phrase as of late. I frequently hear statements such as “how do I eat clean?” or “I need to eat cleaner foods”. I’m sure this is common for you and...
Though the exact method remains somewhat unclear, dietary nitrate (a source of nitric oxide or NO) appears to improve the contractile properties of human muscle. Find out how athletes utilize this...
Prudent planning ensures the best possible outcome when embarking upon affordable, nutritious, and tasty meal prepping. The time invested pays off tenfold! Follow these steps to simplify the...
For most people, the topic of mastication is about as sexy as watching Phoenix grass grow in the summer! But there may be more relevance to this act of chewing as it relates to health and fitness....
Imagine trying to identify an “illness” about which medical schools never teach. Leaky gut syndrome falls into such a category and as of late, has gotten much attention. Experts have even gone so...
Many of us have had an IV treatment for one reason or another. Maybe you’ve gotten very sick, had to have surgery, or you’ve been seriously injured. But volunteering for an IV treatment is may not...
The available research on ketosis doesn't offer a great deal of guidance on how to handle this specific and regimented diet with athletes. We know that ketosis does not diminish athletic...
At only a few inches tall, the humble egg holds surprising nutritional dominance, often touted as the “Gold Standard” of pure protein. From its vitamin content and macronutrient profile to its...
Personal trainers and clients alike can get so caught up in their workday that remembering to eat their meals at optimal intervals may pose a unique challenge. How many times have you gotten so...
