As mentioned in a previous post, the sports nutrition information I have been reviewing recently has primarily focused on collegiate athletes. Though collegiate athletes comprise a small percentage of the population, the concepts gleaned from them may be applied to any population of athletes in a modified fashion.
Read MoreScience weakly (at best) supports snacking for health. Based on simple logic, I would expect this is for a number of reasons including the following:
Read MoreWhether or not you struggle with insulin resistance, maintaining consistent blood sugar control is vitally important. One primary strategy for improving blood sugar control is through exercise, as exercise stimulates the release of insulin.
Read MoreAs stated by RD Theresa Shank in The Philadelphia Inquirer, “It is important to eat a healthy amount of carbs to properly fuel the activity of your cells.” I LOVE this quote for several reasons
Read MoreAs someone who does not thoroughly enjoy cardio, I tend to get creative about ways to incorporate it into my training regimen. More often than not, I opt to do this by super setting exercises throughout my strength training workouts.
Read MoreI have competed in the bikini division of 3 bodybuilding competitions: 1 NPC (National Physique Committee) and 2 ANBF (American Natural Bodybuilding Federation). I have gotten second at all three…here’s why:
Read MorePhysical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Getting enough cardio and strength training throughout the week can lower your risk for certain diseases and even lift your mood (AHA, 2015).
Read MoreThough I’m sure this does not come as a surprise to most, I am a huge proponent of incorporating strength training into any weight loss regimen. Not only does weightlifting improve muscular strength, muscular endurance, and muscle tone/definition, it also promotes FAT LOSS!
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