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Carbohydrates: The Power Nutrient
Building Blocks There is no need to fear the c-word! Carbohydrates are the body’s primary source of energy, and the brain relies exclusively on them. The majority of calories in
Energize! Calorie Needs and Energy Production
What Is A Calorie? Technically, a calorie is a measure of heat or unit of energy, but to the human body, calories keep everything going. Every bodily function from heartbeats
Sports Nutrition Basics
Defining Sports Nutrition Most athletes and active individuals understand that nutrition is important for a healthy body. What most of them do not realize is that nutrition directly affects how
The Importance of Mental Preparation when Strength Training
Mental preparation is where many athletes struggle. Perhaps I should simply say, they do not know how to train their mind. Competition is a psychological activity and those who win
Heat Illnesses : Types, Treatment & Prevention
Heat Illness Heat-related illnesses increase when the air temperature and humidity are high and the sun is bright. A fitness professional should be able to differentiate between cramps, syncope (fainting),
Nutrition Tips from the Underground Strength Coach
It’s crazy how confusing nutrition has become since the early 2000s. It used to be simply about “eating healthy” or “eating clean”. Today, people don’t know what healthy is because
How to Give Better Feedback & Adjustments | Yoga Instructors, Trainers & Coaches
TIPS FOR GIVING FEEDBACK Giving feedback to students is a necessary method to bring recognition into a student’s mind about their own body mechanics and shine light on any constructive
Training Basics: Power Endurance, Complex & Circuit
Simple and Savage. Brilliance with the Basics. Don’t complicate the training. Get those athletes OUT of the weight room to experience some animalistic style work. When outdoors, I use a
Sthira & Sukha | Finding Balance & Posture in Your Yoga Practice
STHIRA AND SUKHA Every Yoga pose and movement is an opportunity to create a greater relationship with yourself, and to guide your students towards doing the same. It is important
Max Effort Training for Sport Athletes
Max Effort Training for Sport Athletes Athletes need to be strong, there is NO question about it. With all the fads and gimmicks, some athletes think they need a program
How to Test Maximal Strength
What is Maximal Strength? The maximal strength of a muscle or a group of muscles in a given movement equals the highest external resistance an athlete can overcome or hold
ATP – What is it and Why is it Important in Training?
What is Adenosine Triphoshate? The source of energy for our cells, including the energy needed for muscular contraction, is Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP).Without sufficient amounts of Adenosine Triphosphate, most cells die
