Sleep is unequivocally the MOST crucial intervention that an athlete can prioritize to achieve optimal recovery and performance. Research consistently underscores the significance of sleep in the world of athletics. As a strength and conditioning coach, I can’t stress enough the pivotal role that adequate and restorative sleep plays in an athlete’s journey toward peak…
Research can provide golden information to health and fitness professionals. Here are some recent findings to help you stay ahead of the pack: Diverging metabolic effects of two energy restricted diets differing in nutrient quality: a 12-week randomized controlled trial in subjects with abdominal obesity A high nutrient quality 25% energy restriction diet is more…
Getting 7-9 hours of sleep can help you reduce the risk of health problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and depression. Check out this infographic for 6 tips to improve your sleep: For more tips, visit https://www.theelitetrainer.com/blog/3-tips-to-improve-your-sleep/
This may be a surprise to you, but muscle does not grow in the gym. You can have a great training program in place, but if you’re not able to recover from those workouts, you won’t make any progress and you’ll likely get injured. Proper nutrition and some light activity are important for recovery, but…
Poor sleep can destroy your efforts in the kitchen and in the gym. Don’t let it happen! There’s no doubt that nutrition and exercise are important, but sleep is imperative! Here are three tips to improve your sleep: 1. During the day, get as much natural light as possible: open all the blinds as soon…
Exercising too close to bedtime can mess up your sleep. It puts you in a sympathetic “fight or flight” mode when your body wants to rest. Watching an action-packed, suspenseful movie or television show can have a similar effect. Not only will it jack up your heart rate, but we all know by now that…
If you’ve been spinning your wheels and going nowhere in your pursuit for optimal health and fitness, then stop! Doing something simply because you’ve been told to is not good enough. It’s time to question authority and challenge the establishment. In the past, we looked at five common health and fitness misconceptions. Today, we’re going…
Napping is a potent restoration method. Recent evidence indicates that a biological need exists for a midday nap, and according to Chad Waterbury, author of Huge in a Hurry, a short nap within an hour of finishing your workout is one of the most powerful recovery boosters. It’s best to take a nap between 1…