As an athlete, you may be told by your coach or treating therapist to take magnesium, particularly if you have a history of cramps. Have you ever wondered why this supplement is prescribed and why your body may be deficient in it? Magnesium is a vital mineral required by just about every organ in … [Read more...] about The Importance of Magnesium
Sports Nutrition
Oops, Premature e-Jubilation, and Miscounting Laps
It happens to the best of us, except for 400m one-lap sprinters. I'm referring to miscounting your laps in a distance race, and kicking for home too soon. One lap too soon. But it happens more indoors than outdoors. Even in a four lap 800m race. Yes, there is a lap counter, and yes, there … [Read more...] about Oops, Premature e-Jubilation, and Miscounting Laps
Did Serena Williams Cheat with Coffee?
Did Serena Williams cheat with coffee? Serena Williams LOST her first set 6-0 to Flavia Pennetta at the Hopman Cup in Perth, Australia. With the jetlag, she decided a coffee might perk her up. Serena recovered to win 0-6, 6-3, 6-0 in hot, sweltering weather. Did she (or her coach) read my … [Read more...] about Did Serena Williams Cheat with Coffee?
Pseudoephedrine on Prohibited List Effective Jan 1 2015
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has published the 2015 Prohibited List effective January 1, 2015. The most significant change is Pseudoephedrine, a substance commonly used to treat nasal and sinus congestion, otherwise known as cold medicine. WADA has removed pseudoephedrine from the 2014 … [Read more...] about Pseudoephedrine on Prohibited List Effective Jan 1 2015
Does ANABOLIC NITRO Nitric Oxide Extreme Energy Surge contain Methylhexaneamine?
Amantle Montsho is now facing a two year suspension for failing drug test at the 2014 Commonwealth Games ion Glasgow. Her "A" sample test showed that it contained Methylhexaneamine, a substance considered a stimulant by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Her "B" sample will be tested in London … [Read more...] about Does ANABOLIC NITRO Nitric Oxide Extreme Energy Surge contain Methylhexaneamine?
Interview with Lyle McDonald [Podcast with Derek Hansen]
Lyle McDonald is my go-to guy when it comes to asking advice on nutrition, supplements, and performance. He is also the author of the Protein Book along with 6 other books. I’ve had several Q&A’s with him on this Blog, namely: Vegetarian Nutrition and Sports Performance How much … [Read more...] about Interview with Lyle McDonald [Podcast with Derek Hansen]
Total Testosterone, Free Testosterone, and Sex-Hormone Binding Globulin
Testosterone products are quickly becoming the mass market hormone. Next to diet pills, the next big fad in the Consumer market are anti-aging products, which includes (for men) testosterone, growth hormones and even Deprenyl. Basically, we all want to either lose weight or gain muscle! No … [Read more...] about Total Testosterone, Free Testosterone, and Sex-Hormone Binding Globulin
The Red, Green, Purple, Orange and White Diet
I recall an interview with 1964 Olympic 10,000m winner Billy Mills of the USA where he discussed his diet eating habits. Mills came from a First Nation or Native American heritage, and I liked his approach to choosing the right foods. His secret was eating foods that contained the colors red, green, … [Read more...] about The Red, Green, Purple, Orange and White Diet
Interview with Landon Evans, Strength & Conditioning Coach & Nutrition Coordinator
This is part 5 of the Freelap Friday Five Series, Season Three. To review the past 36 interviews, click here. Part 1 was Jeff Cubos, Chiropractor and Performance Therapist Part 2 was John Godina, World Athletics Center founder & Elite Shot Putter Part 3 was Questions & Answers from … [Read more...] about Interview with Landon Evans, Strength & Conditioning Coach & Nutrition Coordinator
Need to Lose Weight? Here is 200 Calories
One of the best ways to lose weight, or to maintain your current weight, is to stop drinking milk, juices and/or sodas with your meals. That can be 200 Calories (or Kcal) per drink, or 600 Calories per day! Unless you are trying to gain weight, there is no need to drink anything other than … [Read more...] about Need to Lose Weight? Here is 200 Calories
