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COVID-19 Vaccine & Endurance Athletes
Posted by Dr. Robert Portman on 10/9/2020
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Caffeine & Sports Performance
Posted by Dr. Robert Portman on 9/29/2020
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For
many athletes, especially those who exercise in the morning, workout begins
with a cup of coffee. For athletes and non-athletes alike, coffee jump starts
their day. This caffeinated boost wakes us up and makes us more alert. With the
proliferation of coffee shops on every corner and caffeinated products sold in grocery and convenience stores, we have become a caffeinated nation…
Can Exercise Reduce The Severity Of COVID-19?
Posted by Dr. Robert Portman on 9/25/2020
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What Is The Best Protein Source?
Posted by Dr. Robert Portman on 9/16/2020
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At one time the protein category was much less confusing. The dominant protein source was whey. Today whey and other animal proteins are criticized as "unhealthy". What is the reality?
Surprising Brain/Muscle Connection
Posted by Dr. Robert Portman on 9/2/2020
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Your brain and muscles communicate especially during exercise. During intense exercise, your muscles release markers of muscle damage which travel to the brain. The brain then releases specific signals that increase your feelings of fatigue. This interchange between brain and muscle serves as a protective function so you don't severely damage your muscles. A recent study found that...
Exercise & Heat: The Body’s Early Warning System
Posted by Dr. Robert Portman on 8/28/2020
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Most of the country is experiencing stifling temperatures, some areas in excess of 100 degrees. The impact of heat on exercise performance is well documented. Heat causes a reduction in muscle force and sustained contraction. Logically, it would seem that the precipitating event in reducing...