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,...

Key Takeaways Essential Amino Acids, electrolytes and adaptogens benefit not just athletic performance, but everyday living and recovery days. With EAAs supporting muscle recovery, electrolytes balancing fluid levels and adaptogens fighting inflammation, rest days will...

Key Takeaways Muscle soreness and stiffness after a tough workout is called Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS), leading to inflammation and hindered future athletic performance. When experiencing moderate to intense DOMS, it is essential to...

Key Takeaways Strength trainers and athletes cycle through dieting phases of bulking, cutting and maintaining. During a bulking phase, an athlete should only consume an extra 200-400 calories, as any more calories may turn into...