As I’ve ramped up my training for the Tough Mudder at the end of September, I’ve reached for motivation when some days are more tough than others. Keeping a consistent routine has helped out tremendously to prep my body for the long 6 plus mileage that’s occurring. Rolling into my third week of training, I’m […]
Meet the most nutritious sandwiches on the Subway menu The Subway Fresh Fit® menu has 8 delicious 6-inch sandwiches with 400 calories or less. Fresh Fit™ subs on 9-Grain wheat bread are low in saturated fat, and have 24 grams of whole grains and two servings of veggies. If you’re watching your calorie intake, then you have […]
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Fast, Effective Workouts With Both Cardio and Strength Exercises I really enjoyed training in a group setting this week at a local facility where the emphasis was on strength and conditioning circuits; engaging fast twitching muscles and stamina. Growing up, I was always active with playing sports.Early on, I played baseball and basketball with soccer as […]
SPORTS NUTRITION FOR OPTIMUM RECOVERY Whether you’ve just finished a HIIT workout, completed a CrossFit WOD, hit your PR or finished a triathlon, your focus should move from performance to recovery. This involves: Refueling Repairing Rehydrating Revitalizing Evidence-based strategies to enhance the recovery process should focus on: Energy balance Macronutrients Micronutrients Hydration Nutrient timing […]