athletic performance

Ketogenic Diets: Fat-Filled Lies Won’t Make You Slim (or a Better Athlete)

April 4, 2017 / 9 minutes of reading

How do you turn your body into a fat burning machine, run faster than Usain Bolt, recover from exercise immediately and wake up each day bursting with energy? According to some people, the ketogenic diet is your answer (learn the basics of this diet here). This high-fat, moderate protein diet that is practically void of carbohydrates forces your body to use fat for energy. LeBron James supposedly tried it and offensive lineman decided to give it a shot after an ex-NFL center and O-line …

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Electrolytes That Will Help You Stay Hydrated & Perform Better

August 22, 2016 / 6 minutes of reading

Electrolytes are minerals that help you stay hydrated, regulate nerve functioning, and influence muscle contraction and relaxation. Any electrolyte disturbance can potentially hinder athletic performance and may lead to muscle weakness, muscle twitching, dehydration, and cramping. Sodium and chloride (together they make table salt) are the major electrolytes lost through sweat followed by smaller amounts of potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Sodium is the primary electrolyte that needs replacing during exercise. In a healthy individual, blood potassium is well regulated. Also, …

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You Booze, You Lose. How Alcohol Can Wreck Your Athletic Performance

November 27, 2012 / 2 minutes of reading

It’s called a beer gut for a reason. But, over drinking will do more than just cover up those abs you’ve been working so hard for. Take a close look at how it will wreck your athletic performance: Athletic Performance & Recovery Alcohol has a number of effects on the body that can impair performance and delay recovery by: Impairing muscle growth in the short-term – decreasing gains you’ve worked for in the weight room and on the field Disrupting …

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