At every indoor meet, I still remember vividly the scent of Ben-Gay in the locker rooms. Now combine that smell of muscle rub ointment, sweat and the musty locker room, and you can guarantee that rancid combination is a smell you'll never forget. Depending on your country, famous brands … [Read more...] about Treating Sore Muscles – Try Arnica or Traumeel
Protein
Cereal and Milk, not Chocolate Milk Better for Recovery?
I’ve harped on the benefits of chocolate milk instead of high priced protein powders in the last few articles. Now research from The University of Texas at Austin has proved a bowl of whole-grain cereal is just as good . (Sorry, Fruit Loops, Coco Puffs and Lucky Charms do NOT count!) Because … [Read more...] about Cereal and Milk, not Chocolate Milk Better for Recovery?
Why Food can be Better than Protein Powders
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. But natural wholesome food sources have extra benefits beyond powders. Beef has iron. Fish has Taurine, Omega 3 oils, and B12. Dairy products have … [Read more...] about Why Food can be Better than Protein Powders
Recharge with Milk
The Recharge with Milk website (see below) is sponsored by the Dairy Farmers of Canada, of course. I love their interactive demo on comparing Chocolate Milk with other drinks. While conventional protein powders contain many of the essential nutrients your body requires after a workout, they … [Read more...] about Recharge with Milk
Recovery Drinks with 4:1 Carbs Protein ratio
As a rebuttal to the Gatorade Tiger Focus drink that you consume before and during your competition, you know the competition isn't resting on their laurels. I'm not referring to the golfers, I'm referring to beverage companies. Everyone is trying to make a buck these days. What recession? … [Read more...] about Recovery Drinks with 4:1 Carbs Protein ratio
Gatorade Tiger Woods Focus, Theanine, and Green Tea
Newsflash: Gatorade and Tiger Woods have launched the reformulated Gatorade Tiger Focus which provides advanced hydration to help promote mental focus, as inspired by Tiger Woods' legendary mental toughness. It's the Masters weekend and I couldn't help noticing the buzz with the Gatorade Tiger … [Read more...] about Gatorade Tiger Woods Focus, Theanine, and Green Tea
The Easy Simple Whole Foods Diet
One of my very first articles on this Blog was the Top 5 supplements to take (or top 3 if you are on a budget). But what about natural wholesome food as supplements? I agree, in a perfect world, everything you need for your body is at the grocery store. Jeremy Wariner doesn't take … [Read more...] about The Easy Simple Whole Foods Diet
PRECOVERY – Improving Performance with Tart Cherries
This article was written by Marie Spano, MS, RD, CSCS Traditional Post-exercise Recovery There are many factors that can influence an athlete’s success: for example, strength and conditioning, sport specific training, nutrition, rest and recovery all play important roles. However, the least … [Read more...] about PRECOVERY – Improving Performance with Tart Cherries
Top 10 Worst Fast Food Places List
There was a lot of buzz last year when Tyson Gay confessed over his preference for fast food. Even Usain Bolt was eating McDonald Chicken McNuggets in Beijing. David Oliver’s recent experience in Beijing claims the fast food saved his health and made him perform when it counted. Here is a … [Read more...] about Top 10 Worst Fast Food Places List
Blood Doping vs. Platelet-Rich Plasma PRP Therapy
Like any good thing in life, you can use it or abuse it. Somewhere, somehow, you have to draw the line. Take for example blood doping. (1) You draw the athlete's blood, centrifuge it (i.e. rotate it) at high speed, separating the red blood cells (RBC) from the plasma. (2) Your body will … [Read more...] about Blood Doping vs. Platelet-Rich Plasma PRP Therapy
