Here is a quick video on the different type of pads used in Electrical Muscle Stimulation. This should remove some of the mysteries if you are not … [Read more...]
April 25, 2013 by 3 Comments
Complete Guide to Protein Powder Supplements
This article is non-specific to any particular vendor. Do your homework and price comparison before purchasing protein powders and supplements, … [Read more...]
February 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Core Training & Spinal Health
If you remember my post on Ab and Core training last January, doing core exercises fall into several different camps: Rehab patients Optimal … [Read more...]
January 16, 2013 by 2 Comments
Eating Real Food Instead of Protein Powders
My article last week on Vitamin D in real foods instead of supplements got re-tweeted due to popularity so I think a similar article is called for. … [Read more...]
January 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Fitness Facts: Calculating BMI, RPI and BMR
Since this is the new year, a lot of (non-track) folks are trying to lose weight. Yesterday’s article was on abdominal training for elite athletes, … [Read more...]
January 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
I was reading an article on how Alaska’s Dawn to Dusk race was only 3 hours and 40 minutes! In Rome, Sunrise to Sunset is exactly 9 hours long from … [Read more...]
December 18, 2012 by 3 Comments
5 Reasons Why YOU Need More Sleep
Sleep is one of my favorite topics, because that is when you really recover from your training. I am guilty of not sleeping enough, like most North … [Read more...]
December 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Catch-22: Electrical Muscle Stimulation Benefits
Here is an interesting story I want to share with you, about the misuse of Electrical Muscle Stimulation. Even though I promote the Globus … [Read more...]
December 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Caffeine is Good for You: 6 Facts
Coffee and caffeine is a stimulant. No arguments here. I’ll go on record that I do drink it every day in everyday life, as well as before … [Read more...]
November 27, 2012 by 4 Comments
Methylhexaneamine and Semoy Hackett
I was saddened to hear the news about Louisiana State University (LSU) Semoy Hackett testing positive for the banned stimulant, Methylhexaneamine … [Read more...]
November 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
How to Recover a Hamstring Pull: Eccentric Loading
Did you pull your hamstring? (or did your athlete pull their hamstring?) Once you pull or strain it, the chance for re-injury is high. But it … [Read more...]
October 17, 2012 by 1 Comment
Cramping: Reasons and Possible Solutions
One of the most popular articles on this Blog is Leg Cramps while Sleeping and Preventing Leg Cramps while Racing (or Training). In addition, … [Read more...]
October 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
What to Do If You Miss a Workout
Another question from the mailbag (actually my Email InBox, but mailbag just sounds sexy): Q: Coach, what do I do if I miss a workout? Answer: … [Read more...]
September 25, 2012 by 3 Comments
Low Testosterone: The Latest Big Marketing Push by US Drug Companies
DISCLAIMER: SpeedEndurance.com does NOT endorse or promote the use of performance enhancing drugs that are on the IAAF list of banned substances. It … [Read more...]
September 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Peak Performance Starts with Testing your Current Levels
Frank Shorter once said he took vitamins because if he lost a race when he didn’t take his vitamins, he didn’t want to be beaten by a guy who did! … [Read more...]
August 22, 2012 by 3 Comments
More on Sleep Deprivation [Infographic]
Once you fall asleep, I’ve long advocated that 7.5 or 9 hours is the perfect number of hours to sleep, give or take a few minutes depending on your … [Read more...]
August 15, 2012 by 1 Comment
Why Sleep is Good for You [Infographic]
I just got back from London, and boy, do I need sleep. Going to bed at 2am and early rising to attend seminars at Global Coaches House... Earlier … [Read more...]
July 28, 2012 by 2 Comments
The Ultimate Guide to Workout Nutrition
Nutrition for active people comes down to several factors. the event you do: strength/power based, endurance based or circuit training the … [Read more...]
July 9, 2012 by 4 Comments
The China Study vs The Japan Study
The problem with research is… it’s only research. Anybody can gather facts and present them in a way to make you believe what they want you … [Read more...]
Liothyronine & the Hypothyroid (Thyroid Deficiency) Controversy
The Wall Street Journal ran an article on April 10 on Dr. Jeffrey Brown, a Houston-based endocrinologist, prescribing a number of young, athletic … [Read more...]