Athletes put their bodies under stress every day and to insure we are getting the required nutrients and the body is adapting we need to check key measures in our blood. To be proactive rather than reactive we need to schedule these regularly.Continue Reading
Why is protein important?Protein is required for the maintenance, repair and growth of lean muscle mass and also allows for optimal immune system function. Low dietary protein lengthens recovery time, causes muscle weakness and suppresses the immune system. Having protein prior to hard training can improve your body’s ability to make muscle as well as boost how well your muscles adapt to training. Studies have shown that having protein and...Continue Reading
temperature. Dehydration stresses the body by increasing body temperature and lowering the hearts stroke volume thereby lessening blood flow to your working muscles. Exercise performance begins to decline once water loss exceeds 2%Continue Reading
Foam rolling hip flexor stretches can help loosen up tight hip muscles, increase hip mobility, and alleviate hip pain. Using proper form is crucial to protect your hip flexor muscles from injury Continue Reading
