Key Takeaways The pursuit of longevity and a sharp mind begins in the gym, but does not stay there, as all aspects of one’s life can be pointed toward the goal of overall health. Proper...

Key Takeaways Early workout fatigue gets in the way of one’s training session, increases injury risk and discourages participation in future training sessions. Focus on whole, balanced, protein-rich meals before and after a workout in...

Key Takeaways With a market overpopulated with protein powders, BCAA supplements and electrolyte products, the athlete can easily feel overwhelmed and unsure as to which product is the best. Many whey protein products are full...

Key Takeaways Dehydration is most often experienced when working out if proper fluid intake has been ignored. Dehydration can cause early fatigue to set in, dizziness, lightheadedness, headaches, muscle cramps and/or a decline in athletic...

Key Takeaways Many health challenges will arise as one ages, including sarcopenia, osteoporosis, a weakened immune system, neurological decline and increased cardiovascular risk. Sarcopenia and osteoporosis can be fought with consistent weight training and a...

Key Takeaways Many aversive physical symptoms may be due to amino acid deficiencies, as these molecules are essential for overall wellbeing. Persistent fatigue stems from a lack of Branched Chain Amino Acids, while slow muscle...

Key Takeaways A slump is a mental and/or physical state that prevents one from beginning or returning to healthy habits. A lack of motivation can be mitigated by making more achievable goals and finding an...

Key Takeaways Rest and recovery days may be avoided due to a perceived counter-productivity, but it should be an integral part of any athlete’s fitness routine. Rest days include intentionally moving as minimally as possible,...

Key Takeaways Essential Amino Acids and electrolytes are both crucial for optimized performance in cardio-specific workouts. EAAs are needed in sustaining muscle synthesis during training, with electrolytes allowing the athlete to escape early fatigue and...

Key Takeaways Lean muscle mass is created when muscle is torn down by exercise and repaired by protein consumption. Eating whole foods and taking protein powders are the best ways to increase protein consumption, however,...