Nutrition and Well-Being
I’ve been using nutrition as a successful weapon in such athletic endeavors as powerlifting, running, swimming, sprint triathlons, special operations military training, and then back to powerlifting. Has it made a difference for me?
The Good Freshman Fifteen
You know exactly what I’m talking about when I mention the freshman fifteen. You see young men and women go off to college to advance their knowledge of certain subjects in hopes of making a profession out of it.
Knowledge and Wisdom of the Elite
Some of the most insightful minds in athletic nutrition share their ideas.
Free Radicals and Exercise (Part 1)
Although exercise in the form of endurance or resistance type training has numerous benefits such as increasing oxygenation of tissues and improving insulin sensitivity, it also has a downside.
Protein Timing: Protein Essentials (excerpt from the book)
There’s a window of opportunity around workout time where protein consumption enhances muscle protein synthesis above normal levels (in addition to the protein synthesizing effects of resistance training).
Interview with Eric Serrano
Eric, give us a little information about your background for the people who do not know you.
Protein: The Complete Guide
Over the past two to three decades, there has been an almost never-ending debate regarding human requirements for protein. The basic argument has come down to whether or not athletes need more protein than average, sedentary individuals.
Fish Oils and Exercise for Better Health
According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), high cholesterol, or hyperlipidemia, is one of the primary causes of coronary artery disease.
Combat Nutrition (Part One)
A few weeks ago I was weighing guys at the Kentucky Fighting Challenge weigh-ins and I realized how bad these athletes needed some direction regarding nutrition. In fact, I have realized this for a long time as I speak with numerous combat athletes weekly. . I finally decided to address this issue with an article.
Bringing the Pendulum Back to Center (Part 2)
It is often said by futurists that there is an over-reaction to most new concepts in the short term, yet an under-reaction in the long term. We can all come up with countless examples of it – the high carb trend of a few years ago – which has become the zero carb trend recently.
Teenage Super Bench Press Monster
The super Bench Press Monster, Mike Brown, brought a massive 730 pounds down to his chest and blew it off like it was a broomstick.
Rage Against the Machine (Part 2)
In the first part of this series I went over what Cortisol was and its devastating effects that it can have on the body when overproduced. Cortisol is one of those hormones that you have to carefully monitor otherwise you will be a victim of its many pitfalls.
The Top 25 Ways to Pack on Serious Mass (Part 2)
In the first part of this series I discussed 8 top ways to pack on mass when going up a weight class. In the second part of this three part series I will continue with the next 8 tips to take you to success.
Power Nutrition Recipes to Get You Jacked!
There are thousands of recipes out there but the problem is the large majority aren’t geared for the powerlifter.
The Top 25 Ways to Pack on Serious Mass (Part 3)
Yes, it’s finally here! You now have the final part in this three part series on how to go up a weight class. All the while making sure you don’t look like you have been on a serious diet of hot dogs and marshmallows.
The Top 25 Ways to Pack on Serious Mass (Part 1)
One of the most asked questions that I receive is how to gain lean muscle tissue while maintaining their current body fat percentage.
The Pie Diet, Nutrition for the Powerlifter
Being a powerlifter allows you more room for error in your nutritional plan than say, a bodybuilder, but getting the right amount of calories and nutrients is just as important.
