Nutrition

Proper Nutrition and Hydration Tips for Athletes

By Coach Speckman

When it comes to your workout, hydration and nutrition play huge roles. From what you eat for breakfast to how many ounces of water you drink, it all is vital to meet your fitness needs. Here are some tips from your trainers at Athletic Revolution to help you optimize your training results. Hydration Hydration depends …

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Eat small for healthy fat cells

By Coach Speckman

Today, it gives me great pleasure to introduce Dr. Mike Roussell. And to make sure he really impresses the heck out of you, he wrote this powerful article on simple changes to your eating habits that make your fat cells smaller and happier.  Yes, happier Enjoy http://www.getprograde.com/eat-small-for-healthy-fat-cells.html?advert_id=CN

Why you should NOT take fish oil

By Coach Speckman

I wanted to share something with you.  I am not one to push supplements on people but there is one that I feel all adults and even youth should be taking EVERY DAY!  There are simply  too many reasons to take omega 3. But WAIT!!!  A lot of you will say “I already take fish …

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Stress-Appetite Link Highlighted By Scientists

By Coach Speckman

Researchers in the Hotchkiss Brain Institute (HBI) at the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Medicine have uncovered a mechanism by which stress increases food drive in rats. This new discovery, published online in the journal Neuron, could provide important insight into why stress is thought to be one of the underlying contributors to obesity.

Making the Nutritious Choice: The Ultimate Face-off

By Coach Speckman

Congrats! You’re on a major fitness kick—hitting the gym and keeping active have never made you look better. But you have to keep that energy level up to stay on your streak! The first step? Making smart choices in your diet. Don’t deprive yourself of the foods you love—simply make a conscious effort to choose …

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21 Days: The Newest Weight Loss Show Starring YOU

By Coach Speckman

We’ll admit it—it’s hard not to invest time, laughter and tears into weight-loss shows like ‘The Biggest Loser’ or ‘Celebrity Fit Club’. You cross your fingers for contestants through their low points, cheer on their successes, and—no shame!—wish you could be a contestant to find that motivation in your own life! Emotionally draining, right? Doesn’t …

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