Principal Component Analysis of the Biomechanical Factors Associated With Performance During Cutting
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The Relationship Between the National Football League Scouting Combine and Game Performance Over a 5-Year Period
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Do Float Tanks Work for Athletic Recovery? Flotation-restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy Improves Sleep and Performance Recovery in Athletes
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Supplement Review: Dietary Nitrate and Beetroot Juice
In the human body, Nitric Oxide (NO) promotes vasodilation, or widening of the blood vessels, which increases blood flow and reduces blood pressure [1-3]. NO is heavily involved with many physiological processes that affect exercise performance, including the regulation of blood flow, skeletal muscle contraction, and mitochondrial respiration and biogenesis [3-5].
Caffeine Content in Popular Sodas and Soft Drinks
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Caffeine Content in Popular Teas
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Coffee and Homebrew
Caffeine Content in Popular Coffee Chains and Homebrew Brands
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5 Easy Ways to Improve Sleep
Rest is a weapon; sleep deprivation decreases productivity in the office, and on the field. More than 1 out of every 3 Americans doesn’t get enough sleep [1].
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The most overlooked necessity for successful weight loss
Weight loss can be achieved by reducing calorie intake, increasing physical activity, or both. Having a higher proportion of lean-mass-to-fat-mass translates into a more attractive physique and competitive advantage in sport [1-3].
This white powder improves performance
Creatine is a natural amino acid commonly found in meat products and, also, produced in small amounts inside the human body. Nearly all (95%) of body creatine is stored in muscle cells where it is used to fuel short duration, high-intensity activities like sprinting, jumping, and weight training [1-3, 7, 11-15, 40, 41]. There have been numerous studies reporting beneficial effects of creatine supplementation, particularly when resistance training is included during supplementation.
Is your training focused in the right direction?
Want to jump higher and sprint faster? Although jumping and sprinting are both explosive movements, optimizing your performance in both requires a more strategic approach. The exercises you use to train may have a drastic impact on how you perform in sprinting vs. jumping activities [1-5].
How to Supplement with Creatine
Creatine monohydrate is one of the most heavily researched and scientifically validated ergogenic aids in sport. We’ll review its safety and supplementation strategies shown to improve athletic performance.
A Simple Way to Decrease Injury Risk and Improve Performance
Injury and illness can wreak havoc on the body, both physically and mentally. We review how simple monitoring and preparation strategies can reduce time spent on the sidelines.
The Optimal Rate of Weight Loss
Weight loss presents an interesting dilemma. When done appropriately, weight loss can result in improved body composition while maintaining or increasing performance [1]. However, when done inappropriately, weight loss can increase stress [2], impair muscle recovery and athletic performance [1-6], and can potentially result in more serious health complications [4, 6].
Post-Exercise Nutrition 101
Not consuming the appropriate nutrition post-exercise can leave training gains on the table and impair exercise recovery. Is your post-exercise nutrition strategy bringing you closer to success or failure?