by Kristin Lander | Apr 2, 2019 | blog, Recovery
In this study, the use of the sauna for recovery in athletes was investigated. Heat shock proteins (HSP) have gotten a bit of attention in the strength world recently. These are a family of proteins that are produced by cells in response to exposure to stressful...
by Mary Morton | Apr 2, 2019 | blog, Nutrition
The authors of this study wanted to investigate the toll very different diets have on the diversity of our gut microbiome. We’ve all probably heard the staggering estimation that we are home to around 100 trillion bacterial cells, a huge proportion of which live in...
by Kristin Lander | Apr 2, 2019 | blog, Training
Some of you have heard me talk about Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training in the past. Blood flow restriction has become an increasingly popular rehab modality used by chiropractors and physical therapists. Over the last two years I have used it during times I was...
by Mary Morton | Mar 29, 2019 | blog, Training
What is the most effect training program? In this research article (published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research in March 2003), Rhea et al. attempt to tackle this question by comparing linear periodization (LP) and daily undulating periodization...
by Kristin Lander | Mar 29, 2019 | blog, Nutrition, Training
Years ago, I used to talk about carbohydrates in terms of “good vs bad” or even “simple vs complex.” My way of thinking about carbs has evolved a lot since I first began working with athletes on their nutrition almost a decade ago. I recognize now that each type of...
by Mary Morton | Mar 23, 2019 | blog, Nutrition
Where do Muscles come from?We hear a lot about muscle protein synthesis (MPS), catabolism, anabolism and amino acids, but what exactly are these things and how do they integrate into the world of strength sports?To answer that question, we need to discuss the elements...
