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It has been a busy while, back to it now. Sometimes it is elementary, simple. For example: Vitamin D status affects neuromuscular function in both older and younger individuals. Vit D may have a direct relationship with maintenance of fast … Continue reading →

Here we are again. To continue…”If sleep, nutrition, and exercise are not appropriate then they should be addressed first, before beginning any ergogenic, supplement, technique, or training regimen.” Supplements should be considered in light of nutrient sufficiency and then performance … Continue reading →

I played hooky for a day or so. It felt so good…Here is the skinny on recovery and repletion-rocket science from the world of sports medicine and nutrition. Post exercise positive outcome requires optimum timing and food choice. These are … Continue reading →

OK, the deets–It takes carbohydrate approximately four to six hours to be eaten, absorbed, and stored in the liver and muscle as glycogen. The percentage of macronutrients (carbohydrate [CHO], protein [PRO], fat [FAT], in a pre race meal and the … Continue reading →

When do I eat, and how much?Depends on the sport, temperature, duration, how much time you have to chow down, and other variables. Some eat four to six times a day, others eight. One meal a day suffices for a … Continue reading →

There is more to the story…Poor planning, no planning, even over training may have a role in your success or failure. Obviously there are sport specific differences in quantities needed, timing of food/beverage intake, etc. If you are traveling, any … Continue reading →

To continue the story…The greatest dietary need would be total calories. Calories taken in must be greater than calories used for training or event. Some reserve has to remain and within a balance so we do not inappropriately gain or … Continue reading →

page 2, the rest of the story…The influence of proper sleep is now being extensively researched and talked about. Most of us do not get enough sleep or quality sleep. Americans are the most sleep deprived people in the world. … Continue reading →

What you put into your body is what you get out. The ultimate goal of training, optimum nutrition, maximizing our genetic inheritance, is to improve performance-physical and mental.Banned, illegal, or unethical substances and methods frequently come in to play, even … Continue reading →

Often, I do this not. The evidence is in this 26 minute chat. If 1000 people each hour come to your website because of the info available, would others take notice? They did and still do. Why? Because a serious … Continue reading →