The term Electric Muscle Stimulation or EMS needs some clarification, so I will attempt to dissect the facts, fiction and certain laws to prevent misleading advertising! This article is primarily vendor non-specific, but I will point out the differences in the various SpeedCoach EMS models based … [Read more...] about Electric Muscle Stimulation: Separating Fact from Fiction
Weight Loss
The Jump Rope Workout – A Particularly Effective Aerobic Workout
This article is guest blogged by FitnessHealthZone.com Kids do it all the time, but equally athletes, boxers, and wrestlers do it. Jumping rope or skipping as it is also known, is not just kid's play and athletes, fitness experts and regular adults have found that a jump rope workout can be a very … [Read more...] about The Jump Rope Workout – A Particularly Effective Aerobic Workout
Delaying Physical and Mental Fatigue with Phenylalanines, Tyrosine
The consumer market is flooded with increased energy and mental alertness drinks and pills. Phenylalanines claims to promote energy, mental alertness, elevates mood, and enhances concentration. I will attempt to explain how and why this works. Without bringing back bad memories of … [Read more...] about Delaying Physical and Mental Fatigue with Phenylalanines, Tyrosine
Sugar: The Bitter Truth Revisited with Dr. Robert Lustig
I have been moonlighting on another job which explains the infrequent posting here on Speedendurance. I pride on the fact that ALL the information on this site is free, with no monthly membership fees. That being said, I do have to earn a living, and that’s where I am a Technology … [Read more...] about Sugar: The Bitter Truth Revisited with Dr. Robert Lustig
Solving the Pre-Game Meal Misunderstanding
This guest post by was written by Jeff Cavaliere, MSPT, CSCS, author of Teen Sports Nutrition Blueprint. If you liked my last article on the Pre-Game meal, then you’ll love this more in depth article. It’s important to understand that while yes, the choice you make for your pre-game meal can … [Read more...] about Solving the Pre-Game Meal Misunderstanding
Interval Training and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
This article is guest blogged by Michael Boyle of Functional Strength Coach 3.0. If you liked my previous article on The 4 minute Workout with references to Tabata and circuit training, then read on, this article is for you. I think every fat loss article we read espouses the value of … [Read more...] about Interval Training and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
Renaming High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) as “Corn Sugar”
The consumers against HFCS may have won the battle, but they haven’t won the war. Due to increasing concerns and bad press about high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has resulted in losing credibility and in effect, losing sales. The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently reported an 11% drop in … [Read more...] about Renaming High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) as “Corn Sugar”
The Pre-Game Meal for Athletes
This article isn’t rocket science, but I feel I should address this every year to sprinters as well as distance runners: Practice your pre-game meal all year ‘round with your pre-workout meal. Don’t try something new before a big meet. Makes sense, right? Here are my 3 tips in the pre-game meal: … [Read more...] about The Pre-Game Meal for Athletes
The 4 Minute Workout
The weight loss industry is worth billions of dollars because everyone wants a short cut to losing weight and getting six pack abs. Everything from workout programs, gadgets and weight loss pills. Incredible. Frankly, if you are ever going to lose weight fast, you’ll need to get people … [Read more...] about The 4 Minute Workout
The Worst Fast Food Shake in America
If you enjoyed my post on EAT THIS, NOT THAT by author David Zinczenko, and if you enjoyed Top 10 Worst Fast Food Places List, then you’ll certainly enjoy this article from the same author. Take a look below! At 2000 calories, Cold Stone PB&C shake is a full day supply of 3 or 4 meals … [Read more...] about The Worst Fast Food Shake in America
