Lately I’ve got bad tendonitis. Too much typing, not enough stretching or massage, not following the RICE protocol, whatever the contributing factors are, all I know is that it hurts and popping NSAIDS is beyond useless. If you’ve spent your fair share of quality time in training rooms, in ice baths (I’m sold on these after …
Caffeine is one of the oldest performance-enhancing aids around. According to the summary article on caffeine by the JISSN, it: enhances performance when consumed in doses of about 3-6 mg per kilogram bodyweight (more isn’t better) has a greater performance-enhancing effect when consumed by pill vs. liquid (coffee for instance) keeps you mentally alert (it’s …
“High school football player dies after collapsing….” How many times have you seen this headline? Every year between the months of August and September, there are an alarming number of news stories telling us about lives cut too short. Tragic incidents where young athletes die on the field during practice or a game or soon after being rushed to the …
Heat Illness in High School Athletes: Football Players Most at Risk Read More »
How many times have I heard someone say they cut out drinking all calories to lose weight (this “rule” however, never seems to include alcoholic calories – hmmm, but that’s a whole different topic). The big problem with this rule is that they often cut nutrients out at the same time. So, let’s talk about …
Melt the Pounds Away with 2+ Glasses of Milk a Day Read More »
Hundreds of thousands of dollars are spent on weight loss every year. And while some people win the battle of the bulge, many end up frustrated with a burning desire to throw their deluxe scale down the several flights of stairs they walk up everyday (with their pedometer on of course). But, I’m going to …
Control Your Appetite with this Weight-loss Elixir Read More »
As a nation, we’ve never had more tools to help us lose weight. But, we also have food, and tons of it, at our fingertips. Food is everywhere and in some places, parks and trails are scarce. So, what’s an overweight girl or guy to do? Follow this step-by-step plan: Write down your exact goals …
Overweight or Obese? Your Transformation Guide is Here! Read More »