Performance Tip Of The Week

THE ENDORPHIN MYTH
THE ENDORPHIN MYTH
The "Runner's High" was first described in the 1970's. Runners, after covering lengthy distances, described their mood as euphoric. This description initiated a great deal of research to determine if... Read more...
WHAT COLOR ARE YOUR FAT CELLS, WHITE, BROWN OR BEIGE?
WHAT COLOR ARE YOUR FAT CELLS, WHITE, BROWN OR BEIGE?
No, this is not a decorating tip. Over the last decade researchers have developed a new understanding of our fat cells. Traditionally, fat cells were viewed as energy storage containers.... Read more...
TRANSFORMING YOUR FAT CELLS INTO FAT BURNING ENGINES
TRANSFORMING YOUR FAT CELLS INTO FAT BURNING ENGINES
Last week’s Performance Tip focused on the three types of fat cells and how they impact fitness: White fat - primarily used for storage, dominates our waist, hips and thighs... Read more...
DOES INTERMITTENT FASTING WORK?
DOES INTERMITTENT FASTING WORK?
Intermittent fasting is the latest diet fad. Promoted by health bloggers and endorsed by celebrities, intermittent fasting is the number one diet searched on Google. Intermittent fasting is a schedule... Read more...
CAN A TATTOO IMPAIR ENDURANCE PERFORMANCE?
CAN A TATTOO IMPAIR ENDURANCE PERFORMANCE?
Even suggesting a tattoo can negatively impact endurance performance sounds like heresy. Tattoos have become part of our life (or more accurately our bodies). Approximately 30% of Americans have at... Read more...