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Sports nutrition is basically pretty much like it sounds - nutrition for athletes. The essence of the concept being that a sports dietician, or the athlete himself, constructs a specific athlete meal plan that will spell out precisely what the athlete's diet should consist of, based on the specific nutritional needs the pursuit of his sport presents. There can't be enough stress put on the fact that, first and foremost, it's the athlete's meal plan that sets the stage for how well his performance will be affected.  There can't be enough stress put on the fact that, first and foremost,...

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There is an old saying that says, “you are what you eat.” while this saying is not literally true, it is meant to impart an important lesson: The importance of proper diet. In fact, it is literally true, in some ways. A person who eats a lot of fat will probably become fat, while a…

When you think about the process of bulking up, you probably think about lifting weights and other forms of resistance training. While these are indeed a time-honored and effective way of building muscle, nutrition is just as important…and maybe more so. If you want to build the perfect machine, you need the perfect parts, and…

Although calorie counting has not proven to be the most effective way of losing weight, there is one principle that is always true: In order to lose weight, you need a caloric deficit. So, what is a caloric deficit? Well, that’s just a fancy way of describing a situation in which your body is burning…

When you are training for optimal fitness, most of it comes down to two things: Proper diet and enough exercise. As such, there are many different attitudes regarding the relative importance of each one. Some people feel that exercise is far more important than diet, and so they concentrate on these things without thinking too…

What Is A Superset? A superset is a workout set that consists of two or more exercises. In other words, you do two exercises in the same set with little or no rest between them. This basic principle can be applied in a lot of different ways. For example, a lot of people choose to…

Health and fitness are very closely related to diet, and this is a fact that you should know by now. If you have read any of our previous work, you already know that most nutritional discussions will center on the three macronutrients: Protein, fat, and carbohydrate. While all of these macronutrients fulfill vital functions, protein…

Basketball is a very competitive game. While professional games don’t involve as much trash talk as streetball traditionally does, it is still a sport in which you have to bring your best to every game. With respect and reputation on the line, you may not have time to adopt a complete and comprehensive training program.…

Everyone knows that strength is important for a football player. However, not everyone knows the specific steps and exercises that help to create a strong body for the gridiron. In this article, we will attempt to give you a better idea about the kinds of exercises you need to get pumped up properly. Our Top…

The weight loss industry is a booming business for one simple reason: Losing weight is difficult. As lives become more fast paced, yet also more sedentary, weight is easily gained, but not easily shed. Even when calories are strictly counted and exercise is increased, stubborn pounds may seem to hang around. One of the most…

Foam rollers have become quite popular in recent years, and it’s easy to see why. Most people report that the foam roller makes an excellent stretching aid. There is little doubt that good stretching will yield several benefits, and the foam roller gives you a way to supercharge those benefits. Why Does It Hurt To…