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Recovery: An Essential Part of the Growth Equation

Recovery: An Essential Part of the Growth Equation

Story by Mike O’Hearn
Written by Asha Belisle, CSCS, BPE, CEP

People always talk about how hard they go in the gym. They push so hard and so fast and it’s so intense. Don’t get me wrong - I love the warrior mentality. That’s how I’ve lived for the past four decades....

The Science Behind the Ketogenic Diet

The Science Behind the Ketogenic Diet

The ketogenic diet is a very low-carb, moderate-protein, and high-fat diet which puts the body into a state known as ketosis: a metabolic shift in which the body is burning fats rather than carbohydrates as its primary source of fuel. This is a pretty simple definition, but in order to fully u...

Cardio Around an Injury

Cardio Around an Injury

It happens to everyone at least once, if not several times. You train hard pushing your body to the limit, and those little aches/pains you felt after training persist. You know what I’m talking about. That tendinitis in your elbows, lower back pain, neck stiffness, kn...
Rx: Anti-Inflamatory Nutrition

Rx: Anti-Inflamatory Nutrition

Whether in the gym or on the job, injuries are bound to occur. Even with taking precautions such as stretching and warming up be before a lift session or wearing sturdy shoes during a basketball game, sometimes injuries are inescapable. Regardless if it’s a sprained wr...
Is Gluten-Free For Me?

Is Gluten-Free For Me?

Gluten is a general name for the proteins found in wheat (wheatberries, durum, emmer, semolina, spelt, farina, farro, graham, KAMUT® khorasan wheat and einkorn), rye, barley and triticale – a cross between wheat and rye. Gluten helps foods maintain their shape, acting as a glue that holds f...