Rhodiola Rosea is a popular arctic root that has been used by humans for centuries. Rhodiola is an adaptogen meaning that it plays a supporting role in adjusting to stress factors(physical, chemical and biological). According to legend Vikings used Rhodiola for strength on the battlefield, Traditional Chinese Medicine prescribed it for general well being, and [...]
Warnings about the dangers of inflammation have led to the development of various diets, supplements, and pharmaceutical drugs. The most common approach to treating inflammation has been with various pharmaceuticals that inhibit inflammatory pathways. A successful example of this is Aspirin, in other instances unsuccessful ones like VIoxx have had serious side effects which is [...]
CrossFit incorporates many facets of athleticism like strength, power, speed and endurance. As the sport has progressed we’ve seen an evolution in the athletes with regards to these attributes. CrossFit games data show that male and female athletes have consistently added around 15 lbs to their Olympic lifts each year. As these power numbers have increased there’s been [...]
creatine Creatine is one of the most researched sport supplements around. Creatine has been shown in studies to improve power, maximal strength, muscle growth and sprint time. For some it sounds almost too good to be a true, a safe and legal supplement that can help you get bigger, faster, and stronger. Find out how creatine [...]
1) Get Strong: developing physical strength is something everyone is encouraged to do for a better functioning body and a healthier life. Studies show that individuals that resistance train typically live longer lives. In addition to that, sarcopenia (muscle loss) is a natural part of aging that humans encounter. This muscle loss can lead to [...]
Coconut Oil is a fatty acid that has risen in popularity in recent years because of it's nutritional benefits, tasty flavor, and versatile cooking uses. Coconut oil is a good source of healthy fatty acids like medium chain triglycerides and of saturated fat. In a diet with a moderate fat intake where around 30% of [...]
There are a variety of autoregulation tools available to give you feedback on how to modify your training, I’ve found these to be efficient, relatively simple, and affordable considering some of the tools listed are available even as free apps for most phones. RPE - RPE stands for rate of perceived exertion, it was a [...]
-A big mistake many lifters can make is assuming their 1RM doesn’t fluctuate and failing to adjust accordingly. This results in suboptimal training sessions that stagnate progress. - Adjustments can be made to intensity, volume, frequency, exercise selection, and rest intervals. -Use tools like RPE, technique rating, velocity trackers, and heart rate tracking to guide [...]
Here's some quick thoughts/observations that I'd like to share with you all: Baseline Physical Activity: Last month I got a cool watch that tracks stuff like my steps per day, calories burned, etc. While I've always been aware that physically active people burn more energy than sedentary, this new watch really put in perspective [...]
Congrats to my clients Julian Rodarte and Yovani Rodarte for winning in the 1st and 2nd round respectively by knockout
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