Monthly Archives: August 2008

New Study—Fit and Fat?

Very interesting study! This adds more fuel to the “Fit vs Fat” debate. Is it OK to be a big over weight (or carry more body fat) IF you exercise? Or is it better to have a lower body fat, … Continue reading

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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

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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.

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Performance Research for July: Fat Loss

More great studies showing the benefits of lifting weights and proper nutrition!   Separate and combined effects of exercise training and weight loss on exercise efficiency and substrate oxidation. Amati F, Dube JJ, Shay C, Goodpaster BH. University of Pittsburgh. … Continue reading

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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