Even when you have a solid workout schedule – a habit that you've worked hard to cultivate and reinforce – finding the energy to make it through those intense workouts can still be a very real challenge. After all, you also need to work and take care of your family and fulfill all of your other daily obligations. And then go kill it at the gym. So, how can you do it? How can you maintain your energy levels for those intense workouts? Here are just a few tips. Overall Diet Design Whil...
Read MoreEven when you have a solid workout schedule – a habit that you've worked hard to cultivate and reinforce – finding the energy to make it through those intense workouts can still be a very real challenge. After all, you also need to work and take care of your family and fulfill all of your other daily obligations. And then go kill it at the gym. So, how can you do it? How can you maintain your energy levels for those intense workouts? Here are just a few tips. Overall Diet Design Whil...
Read MoreOne of the most common questions that comes up when discussing workout practices has to do with timing: Are morning workouts better than afternoon or evening sessions? At first, it seems like it might not even matter. After all, a workout is a workout, right? Also... mornings are hard. As it turns out, though, there are some pretty solid reasons to consider working out in the mornings. Hormonal Edge First thing in the morning – usually within the first two hours of waking up – some p...
Read MoreOne of the most common questions that comes up when discussing workout practices has to do with timing: Are morning workouts better than afternoon or evening sessions? At first, it seems like it might not even matter. After all, a workout is a workout, right? Also... mornings are hard. As it turns out, though, there are some pretty solid reasons to consider working out in the mornings. Hormonal Edge First thing in the morning – usually within the first two hours of waking up – some p...
Read MoreYou know that, to bulk up, you need protein. But, as a vegetarian, that can seem like a pretty daunting task. Of course, a properly constructed plant-based diet can provide plenty of protein for clean bulk, but it will take some work. So, we’d like to help you get started. Here is a basic vegetarians’ guide to clean bulking, complete with some helpful principles to help you put on all that lean mass you’ve been working for. But First… Before you do anything else, though, you need to ...
Read MoreYou know that, to bulk up, you need protein. But, as a vegetarian, that can seem like a pretty daunting task. Of course, a properly constructed plant-based diet can provide plenty of protein for clean bulk, but it will take some work. So, we’d like to help you get started. Here is a basic vegetarians’ guide to clean bulking, complete with some helpful principles to help you put on all that lean mass you’ve been working for. But First… Before you do anything else, though, you need to ...
Read MoreOver the past few years, the paleo diet has gained lots of attention in the health and fitness world. And, its supporters claim, it can help just about anyone to live healthier, more active lives. But, as an athlete, you have unique nutritional needs. So, the natural question is: Does the Paleo Diet work for athletes? What Is It? Before we can answer that question, though, we need to be clear about exactly what the paleo diet actually is. Which, it turns out, is pretty challenging. ...
Read MoreOver the past few years, the paleo diet has gained lots of attention in the health and fitness world. And, its supporters claim, it can help just about anyone to live healthier, more active lives. But, as an athlete, you have unique nutritional needs. So, the natural question is: Does the Paleo Diet work for athletes? What Is It? Before we can answer that question, though, we need to be clear about exactly what the paleo diet actually is. Which, it turns out, is pretty challenging. ...
Read MoreThe idea that you can skip meals and gain muscle mass probably seems a little strange. According to an ever-growing body of research, though, Intermittent Fasting – purposefully skipping meals – could actually do just that: help to encourage muscle growth But, how can this be true? After all, won't your body start to devour your muscle for fuel if you go without food for too long? Exercise, Fasting and Repairs To fully answer this question, it's important that we talk about the ho...
Read MoreThe idea that you can skip meals and gain muscle mass probably seems a little strange. According to an ever-growing body of research, though, Intermittent Fasting – purposefully skipping meals – could actually do just that: help to encourage muscle growth But, how can this be true? After all, won't your body start to devour your muscle for fuel if you go without food for too long? Exercise, Fasting and Repairs To fully answer this question, it's important that we talk about the ho...
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