Whether in the pursuit of sports performance, improving your health or simply trying to look good naked, muscle growth is a common goal for many of us. While it is true that there are a thousand ways to skin a cat and many different programs will result in increased muscle size and strength, there are […]
Commonly when learning about nutrition, the focus is on calories, grams, ounces and macronutrients. While tracking all of these is a wonderful habit to practice and can be a great tool for reaching your goals, what do you do when you find yourself in an non-ideal situation such as at a new restaurant, spending time […]
The Health and Performance Benefits of Eccentric Focused Training Introduction Many have probably heard the saying, “You have to train fast to be fast.” In the world of sports performance, however, very little is that cut and dry. In the past month, my athletes have been training very slowly, particularly in the lowering phase of […]
I recently wrote about pre-workout nutrition and how I consider it the most important meal of the day on days that you are training and on the research-based guidelines on how to eat prior to exercise. If you haven’t read this article, but would like to learn more, please check it out here. While I […]
With the Super Bowl fast approaching, a common question I am asked is how to eat healthy at parties or other social gatherings. While it is important to be social and enjoy these moments, they don’t have to completely derail you from your goals. Try these 5 simple strategies to stay healthy through the festivities. […]