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. We all agree protein powders have an edge for convenience. Some are RTD (ready to drink), and some just require cold water and a shaker. I usually … [Read more...] about Eating Real Food Instead of Protein Powders
Supplements
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 7am to 4pm (as of today) If that is the case, how are you getting enough Vitamin D through sunshine? Especially in rainy Vancouver? I was in … [Read more...] about Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D?
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 track meets. I’ll also go on record I have an espresso after a large Italian meal I read a great summary from Matthew Kadey of Bicycling.com … [Read more...] about Caffeine is Good for You: 6 Facts
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 again, at the 2012 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track & Field Championships this past June 2012. Semoy Hackett, representing Trinidad and Tobago, had … [Read more...] about Methylhexaneamine and Semoy Hackett
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 is YOUR responsibility to evaluate the accuracy, completeness and usefulness of any information, opinion or advice contained in the content … [Read more...] about Low Testosterone: The Latest Big Marketing Push by US Drug Companies
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! That being said, do you know your optimal levels for your vitamins, minerals and trace elements? How do you know if your levels are optimal for … [Read more...] about Peak Performance Starts with Testing your Current Levels
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 pre-workout: what to drink and when to eat fluids during the event (and eat if you do ultra-marathons) the post workout out: when to eat, and … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Workout Nutrition
Fish Oils for Inflammation: How Much is Enough?
Question: I was wondering how much fish oil I should take to help with inflammation? My body tends to break down during the end of a football season and I was told I should take high doses of fish oil to combat inflammation. On the other hand I hear that inflammation is needed to have my body adapt … [Read more...] about Fish Oils for Inflammation: How Much is Enough?
Magnesium and Muscle Performance with InsideTracker
Question: I play club soccer in the summer to tune up for college, and find myself dragging a bit during games, especially with long ball opportunities. My coach thought I was low in iron but found that my magnesium was low. My summer lifting is going well so I don't understand the connection, … [Read more...] about Magnesium and Muscle Performance with InsideTracker
Vitamin D: Mind, Muscle, and Mushrooms?
Question: I read your article on food intolerances and allergies and had a similar question on Vitamin D. My score is great during the winter when I am supplementing with Vitamin D, but during the summer my blood test was low, even when I am out in the sun without much sun block. I … [Read more...] about Vitamin D: Mind, Muscle, and Mushrooms?
