Peak Potential

10/01/2013

Combine carbohydrates with your post-workout protein supplementation to aid in recovery and growth of muscles! Generally, 1.0-1.2 grams of carbohydrate/kg of body weight is recommended!

09/28/2013

09/24/2013

Spot reducing fat DOES NOT exist! If you'd like to lose unwanted fat in a specific area like your belly, 70% of that effort needs to come from nutrition! Doing 500 situps a day will NOT do the trick!

09/24/2013

Not only is Whey protein amazing for athletes who are strength training, it is also a great tool for weight loss, and a healthier "whey" of life! Check it out!

http://wheyoflife.org/content/simple-changes-healthier-whey-life

Simple Changes for a Healthier Whey of Life Submitted on 2012-07-12Are you struggling to eat healthier? If you change nothing, nothing will change.By now, we all know there is no quick fix to getting in shape. One of the best things we can do is to make positive changes - for example eating healthie...

09/24/2013

There are 24 hours in the day. Devote just 1 of those 24 hours to becoming a better, stronger, healthier you!

09/06/2013

Your workout will NOT be effective without properly fueling your body! Check out this short article from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=7086

Proper nutrition is important for resistance sports like weight and strength training. Maintaining good eating habits can improve overall performance and increase muscle strength. This is true whether you lift weights once a week or multiple times a day. Information from the Academy of Nutrition and...

08/08/2013

“Some people dream of success, others wake up and work hard at it”

08/08/2013

Hydration, Hydration, Hydration

Hydration is a very important component to athletic success that is often times overlooked when training and preparing for performance. Two hours prior to competition, athletes should consume approximately 20 oz of water. Water consumption should continue during competition as well as post-exercise. The replenishment of electrolytes is also very important during long duration competition and during recovery!