Coaches Corner
Are the Olympics Dead?
In addition to the end of now traditional opening ceremonies, the Paris Olympics Games in 2024 could indeed be a pivotal moment in the history of the Games, reflecting a crossroads in how we understand and push the limits of human performance. Here's a breakdown of why this might be the last Olympics as we know it: Rapid Progression of Human Capabilities is DEAD: Since the inception of the modern Olympics in 1896, we've seen an incredible acceleration in athletic performance. In the early years, records were broken relatively slowly, but as we moved through the 20th and into...
What Is The Paleo Diet? By Robb Wolf
What Is The Paleo Diet by Robb Wolf? The Paleo diet is the healthiest way you can eat because it is the ONLY nutritional approach that works with your genetics to help you stay lean, strong and energetic! Research in biology, biochemistry, Ophthalmology, Dermatology and many other disciplines indicate it is our modern diet, full of refined foods, trans fats and sugar, that is at the root of degenerative diseases such as obesity, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, depression and infertility. This article is written by Robb Wolf What Is The Paleo Diet? Building A Healthy Paleo Diet DIVERSE PROTEINS Ideally one should...
Are Amino Acids Safe for Pregnant Women?
Are Amino Acids Safe for Pregnant Women? Essential amino acids play a vital role in fetal growth and development during pregnancy. They are used to build bones, cartilage, muscles, and skin, and are also precursors for proteins, nucleotides, and neurotransmitters. Some amino acids, like arginine and glycine, are considered conditionally essential during pregnancy, meaning that pregnant people need more of them to support their own health and the health of the fetus. The key point is protein requirements go up significantly for pregnant women. A well formulated amino acid product will allow you to meet these needs. Other than that...
The Struggle to Eat Right
Understanding Supplement Options The Struggle to Eat Right Dietary imbalances are directly linked to many health and performance challenges facing us all. Process and refined foods are among the chief offenders as these foods burden our body with excess calories, carbohydrates voids of nutrition and toxic fats. But even for those who avoid these foods, we are all challenged by foods that contain chemicals, preservatives, and genetically modified ingredients. In addition, many foods that we consume are grown in depleted soil, picked before ripened and shipped thousands of miles before they are eaten. So it goes without reason, that we...