Monthly Archives: August 2008
Performance Research for July: Ergogenic exercise
Ergogenic effects of sodium bicarbonate. McNaughton LR, Siegler J, Midgley A. University of Hull, Department of Sport, Health and Exercise Science, Hull, England. l.mcnaughton@hull.ac.uk Athletes use many different strategies to enhance their performance, including clothing and footwear, training regimes, diets, … Continue reading
Bolt New World Record 9.69 on Mens 100 m at the Olympics
INSANE!!! My prediction game true (see a few days ago) and Bolt got it done! What a BLISTERING time. Amazing.
Performance Research for July: Protein Synthesis
More Evidence for Protein and Carbs around Training Time! The first study is very cool since it was actually conducted in a “fed” state. Most studies are done after an overnight fast. This is good since it eliminates many other … Continue reading
The Olympics are on!
The Olympics are on! Olympic fever is catching on everywhere! My personal fav event to watch is going to be the 100 m and then the 200 m race. My prediction is that Bolt will win both! What do … Continue reading
Protein Research and Old Friends in Town
Greetings! I trust your weekend was a great one! Mine was great! Old Friends and New Friends The RKC FMS (Functional Movement Screen) was here in town this past weekend, so I crashed the meet and greet and met up … Continue reading
Performance Research for June: Fat loss exercise
Some more uber geeky data from June on the latest and greatest related to Fat/Weight Loss. The short take away is further data to show that EXERCISE IS GOOD MEDICINE! Shocking, I know. Caloric restriction but not exercise-induced reductions in … Continue reading
Performance Research for June: Ergogenics
Want to know the latest on how to increase your performance? Check it out below! A single protein meal increases recovery of muscle function following an acute eccentric exercise bout Etheridge T, Philp A, Watt PW. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2008 … Continue reading
Fish Oil and Stroke? More Fishy Stuff from Japan
I am on a fish oil kick lately with all the new research coming out. Here is another one! I put my thoughts at the end. Reduction in the recurrence of stroke by eicosapentaenoic acid for hypercholesterolemic patient: subanalysis of … Continue reading