Let me go on record with this fact: Once injury or osteoarthritis has occurred on a soft tissue such as your shoulders, knees, elbows or Achilles, there is NO magic pill to fix the athletic injury. Lower back pain also fall in this same category. That pain and damage you feel is from weeks … [Read more...] about Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate – Hope or Hype?
Weight Loss
25 Travel Tips for Long Flights
With the upcoming meets in Lahti Finland (WMA) or Sydney Australia (WMG), some of you may be making trans-oceanic flights anywhere from 6 to 20 hours long. So here is a huge list to take with you. The 3 most important things are staying hydrated, good food, and sleep especially if you are … [Read more...] about 25 Travel Tips for Long Flights
Interval Circuit Training Examples and Routines
The limitation of the 400 meters is not lactic acid, or lactate for that matter. Rather, it's acidosis, or the increase of positive H+ hydrogen items that limits the muscles. How can you tolerate this? How can you build up a resistance to this, other than typical extensive tempo workouts or … [Read more...] about Interval Circuit Training Examples and Routines
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
Usain Bolt’s Diet and the Carb, Protein, and Fat ratio
I read an article about Usain Bolt's Diet, and how he was not a fan of supplements, just like Jeremy Wariner (who can blame them with the scare in supplement contamination?). The only exception was Vitamin C. The article claimed he ate six daily meals containing 30% carbohydrates, 60% protein, … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt’s Diet and the Carb, Protein, and Fat ratio
What do Kevin Trudeau and Jose Canseco have in Common?
What do Kevin Trudeau and Jose Canseco have in common? Kevin Trudeau is infamous for being an infomercial mogul. First, he made is Mega Memory System a hit on the late night infomercials. His next big seller was the book Natural Cures "They" Don't Want You To Know About (2005). His follow up … [Read more...] about What do Kevin Trudeau and Jose Canseco have in Common?
Are French Fries Bad for You?
I get asked this question a lot, especially on road trips. There are several reasons why you, your athletes, or your children should NOT eat french fries. In contrast, there are reason why you should eat it. One reason is they are yummy with ketchup or mayonnaise. Back in my Montreal days, … [Read more...] about Are French Fries Bad for You?
Omega 3-6-9 for Weight Management
This article was guest blogged by Ivan S. Pullicino, B.Pharm. (Hons.) M.Sc. Omega 3-6-9 for weight management: A Cardiosterol approach Overweight people in today's modern society are quite often starving for a certain kind of fat. Because eating habits have changed so dramatically in the past … [Read more...] about Omega 3-6-9 for Weight Management
Personal Goal Setting & Planning Success
Just before the New Year's, I wrote a post on The Power of Writing Down Your Goals. Tom Venuto had another great example that didn't include Harvard Graduates. In his Blog, he wrote: (Guess Who) "I will come to America, which is the country for me. Once here, I will become the greatest … [Read more...] about Personal Goal Setting & Planning Success
Nutrition for Recovery – Post Workout Drink Controversy
I'll ask the question: What is the best Post Workout Drink for Nutrition and Recovery? Specifically, what should the ratio of protein and carbohydrates be? Should you also add glutamine or BCAA? How about creatine? Several theories exists, depending on your sport (speed/power or endurance … [Read more...] about Nutrition for Recovery – Post Workout Drink Controversy
