Protein Powders, Meal Replacement and Workout/Recovery Shakes…What’s the Difference?
Protein powder, meal replacement powder (MRP), workout/recovery shake…these are all supplements that I recommend, but there is a lot of confusion surrounding them. Most people think they are all the same, “I just buy a big bag/jug of protein powder from Costco/Gold’s Gym/GNC and use it for everything.” This maybe a step in the right direction, however, they each have their unique purpose. All these supplements contain protein, but they vary in type of protein, absorption rate, carb content as well as fiber content and vitamins and minerals additives. There is...
read moreSupplements are they just a bunch of crap?
I get hit up all the time to attend a meeting to check out “some new, miracle juice company…with an ‘optional’ business opportunity.” The self-proclaimed “nutrition experts” rhapsodize about how the secret ingredient cured their aunt’s incurable cancer, helped Little Timmy grow back his severed leg and that it could even help me file my taxes. Or, I get clients bringing in bottles of pills and powders they bought from a local vitamin store asking me if they are any good. My point is, is that supplements are a huge part of my industry...
read moreHow’s Your Return On Investment For Your Workout?
In a previous post (The 5th Fitness Tip) I discussed nutrient timing, and more specifically the workout/recovery shake. A workout/recovery shake assists in maintaining adequate blood sugar to ensure high intensity workouts and also assists in getting a jumpstart on recovery to aid in muscle maintenance/gain and energy recovery for your next workout. During this time of economic distress the acronym ROI (return on investment) gets thrown around like the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition gets thrown around in a high school boys locker room. Whether we are talking about our wallets or our...
read moreThe Fifth Fitness Tip (Nutrient Timing)
One of the most common questions I get asked is about eating before, during and after working out. The answer depends on a few things. First, what is your goal? Fat loss? Muscle gain? Ideal performance? The second question is what type of exercise and for how long? Cardio? Strength training? Sporting competition? Will it last 20 min, 45 min, 60 min or more? Let’s break it down depending on your goals. More than 90% of you are probably looking to lose fat. So here are the rules with fat loss and exercise nutrition. First off, lets define a workout/recovery...
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