Insulin, the hormone widely recognized for its role in regulating blood glucose levels in the body, serves as a lifeline for many diabetics. Insulin abuse is the latest deadly trend among elite...
Insulin Use and Abuse: Helpful or Lethal?
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Supplements
How Different Sources of Protein Function in Protein Powders
It sounds simple enough. People want to add a protein powder to their daily routine in order to supplement their protein intake. So buy a canister of protein and go to town. The reality is that it...
Coffee Hacks: Boosting Your Java Jolt
Coffee and creativity seem to go hand-in-hand, often to the nutritional benefit of the savvy consumer and coffee hack enthusiast. Wake up and take a sip of the healthiest additions to your morning...
Collagen: Get the Scoop on This Super Supplement
Collagen. You may recognize it as an ingredient in topical anti-aging beauty products and vitamins. It's one of the buzziest supplements of the new year, and there is a good reason for that, but...
Creatine Supplementation: Everything You Need to Know
Most fitness enthusiasts who have had their sights set high on muscle growth have certainly heard of creatine if they aren't already taking it. If you've taken it and tolerated it well, it's...
Liver Health Awareness: The Risks of Supplement Toxicity
For many years, research has suggested that many commonly used bodybuilding supplements pose a significant threat to the liver, including non-steroid products sold online or over the counter in...
Fueling For Success: Pre and Post Workout Meals
In an effort to maximize energy stores during a workout, and ensure adequate recovery post-workout, proper nutritional fueling provides the key to success. Knowledge in the kitchen can rival gym...
Heavy Metals In Protein Powders: Are They Safe to Consume Regularly?
Clients often seek out their personal trainers’ opinions on the best protein powder to consume following tough workouts. This seems like such a harmless and expected inquiry since so many trainers...
The Effects of Peppermint on Performance
The essence of peppermint, whether infused in oils or brewed in tea, has tremendous health benefits. It ranks as a premier choice for individuals seeking to boost athletic performance. What exactly...
Should Personal Trainers Recommend BCAA’s to Their Clients?
Have the “Protein Police” been dethroned by the Ace of Amino Acids, BCAA's? The functioning and cultivating of skeletal muscle lies at the core of our profession. As trainers, we tend to focus on...
