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When it comes to seeing progress and reaching our goals, the things we do outside of the gym (like our nutrition!) are just as important as the training we do in the gym. If you have goals of improving your performance in the gym and how you feel overall, take stock of how you’re approaching some of these things. We also share about how supplements can play a role in helping maximize your performance and share which ones we recommend most!
You don’t need to be an elite athlete to optimize your performance. Regardless of your level or experience, you just need to make sure your nutrition aligns with your specific goals. If your goals are aimed at optimizing performance and recovery, your priority should be eating the right amount to fuel your training and your recovery. Today’s post will give you some of the basics on what to eat, when to eat it, and how food plays a role in your performance in and out of the gym.
One of the most frustrating forms of sabotage is chasing an old version of ourselves. Even if we do instinctively know that it’s a fruitless task, it’s something we often do that leaves us spinning our wheels in frustration and overwhelm because we’re chasing a goal that is not physically possible.
We often turn to supplements when wanting to lose body fat, change our body composition, or improve our health, but most often supplements should be the last thing on our minds. After 10+ years working with clients via fitness and nutrition, I can confidently say that about 98% of people should focus on these basic principles before spending any of their time, money, or energy on which supplements they should take.
Most of the calories we burn in a given day aren’t during our workouts, and the majority of the differences in most people’s activity levels are unlikely to be just from that hour or so most of us are used to spending in the gym.
If you’re looking to optimize performance and recovery, it is beneficial to plan your meals around your training sessions. Whether your preferred activity is weightlifting, running, or yoga, your body will perform better and recover faster if you fuel it properly.
For the Crossfitters out there, the 2020 Crossfit Open is right around the corner and that means it’s time to crush some tough workouts. You don’t have to be an elite athlete to prioritize performance; regardless of your level or experience, just making sure that your nutrition aligns with your goals can help maximize both performance and recovery.
If you participate in a sport with weight classes, you probably know the struggle of balancing your actual body weight and maintaining (or increasing) strength. It can be a fine line to walk, but there are strategies that can help your weight cut be a more enjoyable experience!
We’ve talked about the importance of nutrition in regard to specific fat loss, health, and athletic performance goals before.
Today we’re going to dig a little deeper and take a closer look at what it really means to eat for performance. Whether you’re a weightlifter who competes regularly, looking to improve on last year’s CrossFit Open performance, or just someone who wants to run farther or lift heavier, you can probably benefit from focusing on tailoring your nutrition to your performance goals.
If you find yourself cutting your gym time short or having to take some extra days off this holiday season, remember that just moving your body more can increase your NEAT (aka, the amount of calories you burn). Here are a few simple ways to keep your NEAT up when you’re short on time!
When it comes to seeing progress and reaching our goals, the things we do outside of the gym (like our nutrition!) are just as important as the training we do in the gym. Recovery plays a huge role not only in how we feel the next day, but how we perform during our workouts and in everyday life. If you have goals of improving your performance in the gym and how you feel overall, follow these tips for maximizing your recovery. Tips on rest, post-workout meals, nutrition, hydration, sleep, and more.
If your goal is to improve strength and performance, your focus should be on eating the right amount to fuel your training and your recovery. You do not need to be an elite athlete to prioritize performance! Regardless of your level or experience, you just need to make sure your nutrition aligns with your specific goals.
Protein is one of the harder macronutrients to incorporate into our diet because it generally requires storage and prep time and therefore it can be less convenient. However, protein powder is super convenient! There are A LOT of different types and brands of protein powder out there, and it can be confusing to know which protein powder you should buy. Here is how to choose the right protein powder for you and a list of some of our favorites!