Nutrition Articles
Nutrition Articles
2018 is Here!…Now what?
If there is one thing that this time of year is not short on is New Years Resolutions. The thought that you have an entire calendar year to devote to new habit forming and personal development helps individuals feel that they are more in control of the metrics of their
Gluten Intolerance Is Not Real – Or Is It?
Written By: Jakub Kalus Gluten has become a hot topic in last few years. The phenomenon of gluten intolerance is increasingly more common. More and more people are following a gluten-free diet, and claiming that this step helps them feel less bloated, dizzy, and constipated. In tandem, we’ve seen a
The Best Triathlon Off-Season Yet
As the triathlon season starts to slow down, don’t think that the off-season means getting fat and hibernating until Spring! Of course, take time to do nothing and find a way to “miss” your usual training plan. I suggest 2-4 weeks if you can (and if your significant other/friends can
Aerobic Fitness and Microbiome – Can Aerobic Exercise Improve Gut Health?
We all intrinsically know that exercise is good for us, but when it comes time to actually put on the running shoes and hit the trail, suddenly we think of a million and one reasons (read excuses) to put it off. A recent study suggests yet another reason to get
Everything you need to know about proper hydration (and some stuff you probably don’t)
Hydration. Exciting Stuff Proper hydration during any sort of physical activity is an absolute necessity- there are few more self-evident statements in the entire field of sports nutrition. When the body begins to run low on water, the list of systems that become compromised is so extensive that it’s
How to Properly Lose Weight
i.e. The CHP guide to weight loss.Weight loss and dieting is a topic that has been nearly beaten to death, both on the internet and in print. There are hundreds of thousands of “best” diets available to choose from, all of which seem to conflict. Indeed, to an individual simply
Nutrition for the Athlete (part 2)
A few myths addressed, and basic macronutrient requirements In the previous installment, we gave a basic overview of the process of digestion and nutrient absorption. Before moving on to the real application section (designing your diet for maximum energy), it’s important to discuss a few implications of what’s been written
Supplement Roundup: The Real basics: Creatine, Preworkouts, Protein, BCAAs
Dietary supplementation tends to be one of the biggest black boxes in most athlete’s training programs. Anti-doping rules cloud the issues of what is “natural” and what isn’t, pharmaceutical-type labeling on herbal remedies and wild claims regarding performance enhancement or fat loss (rightly) turn most consumers into skeptics, and massive
How to Get Your Clients to Really Stick to Their Diets
You’ve given your client a new diet plan. It’s based on the latest scientific research and it’s worked well for other clients. But this client, for whatever reason, just can’t seem to stick to the program. You want to help them, but you’re not sure what to do next. Part of
Nick Cheadle on the Diet and Exercise Principles Every Trainer Should Know
You’ve heard flexible dieting works well, but you’ve also heard other trainers get fantastic results with meal planning. You know that your clients will have to eat at restaurants sometimes, but you’re not sure what to tell them. You know that it’s important for you to monitor your client’s progress,