Strongman is a sport that most everyone is familiar with, but very few know much about. It’s not all a bunch of giant European monsters with polysyllabic names. Although those are the guys you are most likely to see on television, strongman is actually a very accessible sport to the individual on the local, state, […]
Thankfully, the phrase “nutrient density” is something that has become relatively commonplace. For the sake of this article, It is effectively defined as the percentage of a macronutrient out of the total energy density. If food is prepared differently, the nutrient density may vary. A good example comparison would be: Whole milk (full fat): 150 total […]
It is understood that muscles are more sensitive to glucose uptake and glycogen synthesis post workout. This has spurned the widespread obsession of taking in massive amounts of simple sugars surrounding workout periods in order to replenish “lost” glycogen stores. The question to ask is, does it really make a difference in the long run? […]
Unless you have been under a rock, you are hard pressed to find a person in the fitness community who has not heard of the concept of “If It Fits Your Macros” or IIFYM for short. There are many aspects of this diet that are seductive to both athletes and the general population. The concept […]
If you grew up a fat kid like myself then you know how grueling it can be to get down to an appreciable body fat and maintain those levels (yeah right!). Some people just think they were born fat and are going to stay that way forever. Some get a fire lit under their ass […]
Most people have the training portion of their fitness regime down. Training is easy, right? Walk in the gym, beat yourself to a bloody pulp. It’s fun! However, the nutrition is where most everyone is lacking (assuming other lifestyle factors are in check). There are plenty of people who carry too much body fat and, […]
