performance


Simple High Calorie Protein Shake to Gain Weight

By Elliot Fisher MS, ATC, CSCS, PES It’s common for people to need strategies to lose weight, but a handful of people also need help gaining weight.  The number one factor for weight gain or loss is caloric intake in response to your caloric expenditure. More calories than you expend results in weight gain, less […]

Sodium for Health and Performance

By Elliot Fisher MS, ATC, CSCS, PES Sodium has a bad reputation in the health and wellness community for being related to high blood pressure and heart disease.  It’s common for people with hypertension or heart disease to be recommended by their physician to reduce sodium intake. The RDA for sodium is only set at […]

New Study Recommends NOT Reducing Red Meat Consumption

By Elliot Fisher MS, ATC, CSCS, PES Red meat is a popular food.  Steaks are high in protein and other vitamins and minerals.  However, red meat is also high in fat, cholesterol, and calories.  For people who have heart disease, high cholesterol, or other health issues, it’s typically recommended to avoid or limit red meat.  […]

Periworkout Nutrition to Maximize Performance during Sport and Training

By Elliot Fisher MS, ATC, CSCS, PES Nutrition plays an important role in sport performance.  Periworkout nutrition (pre, intra, and post) is a very important variable in maximizing performance during sport or training.  There are many products that advertise as being best for periworkout nutrition, including pre workouts, bcaa supplements, and post workout drinks.  This […]