Pre-Workout Snack Hacks: Choose This, Not That!
Struggling to choose a useful pre-workout snack? Check out these ideas.
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A Closer Look at Supplement Types
There are two main types of supplements: Ergogenic Supplements Nutrition Supplements Designed to support athletic performance, this includes recovery from training, injury prevention, and boosting performance during workouts. Examples include creatine, caffeine, Beta-alanine, beet root juice, tart cherry juice or ashwagandha. Created to support calorie, macronutrient, and/or micronutrient requirements when individual needs increase or in cases
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Nutrition for Off-Days
Curious about how to eat on days you aren’t training? You might be surprised at the recommendations. Something important to remember is that consistency is key. Your nutrition on off-days can directly impact your performance on training/game days. As always, if you would like nutrition recommendations more specific to you, feel free to reach out
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A Series on Macronutrients for Performance: Dietary Fats
Dietary fats are frequently overlooked in discussions about nutrition for performance. Fats offer a substantial amount of energy per gram, but they aren’t always the most efficient energy source for exercise. For endurance activities, the role of fats can be significant, particularly during longer workouts. In light to moderate activities where oxygen is more readily
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Could You Be Under-Fueling?
Avoid the mistake of under-fueling your performance. As an athlete, your nutritional needs are greater. Even if it’s unintentional, insufficient fueling might be hindering your muscle growth and athletic performance. Could this be affecting you? Here are some of the common acute signs: Fatigue and low energy Brain fog and difficulty concentrating Dizziness and headache
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The Basics of Nutrition Balance
Everywhere you look, there is conflicting information about nutrition. More often than not, people are too busy trying to major in the minor’s and completely miss out on the basics. These nutrition basics are foundational and needs to be understood, first and foremost. That isn’t to say that nutrition isn’t individual – it absolutely is.
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The Benefits of Post-Meal Movement
Did you know that there is a benefit to movement after a meal? When you eat a meal, your stomach digests it. Your food is digested into tiny molecules that your body uses to nourish and fuel you. The stuff (glucose) that is meant to fuel you is either used for keeping your brain,
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Managing Nutrition During the Holidays
Managing Nutrition During the Holidays Thanksgiving is over and we now have two holiday’s left until the new year. The holiday’s can be challenging, no doubt; but what if I told you that they don’t have to be the end of your progress? This may be an obvious statement but YOU are in control. Regardless
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