Sleep: The Ultimate Healing Potion
Grab your potions and sharpen your swords, we’re about to raid the dungeon of sleep deprivation and slay one of the most fearsome dragons keeping us from the gains. In the epic quest for performance AND hypertrophy, every detail matters. Your workouts are meticulously crafted; your diet is tracked down to water sips and chocolate chips. You’re doing great. But what if I told you that, hiding in plain sight, is an enemy so powerful it could render your deadlift PRs naught but featherweight back squats?..
Eat More, Do More
If you’ve ever gone to Beyonce’s internet looking for tips and tricks to lose weight, you’ve probably encountered lots of advice usually saying something like “eat less, move more” or “calories in vs. calories out.” And while energy balance (intake vs. expenditure) is crucial for determining rates of adipose (fat) deposition (storage) and oxidation (usage), there’s more nuance than simply consuming fewer calories than you use. Many of my clients have heard me say (usually to their dismay) that they are not eating enough to support fat loss. The reason? Energy flux.
The Protein Power-Up
So you’ve been putting in the work, earning XP, and leveling up. What else can you do? There must be some sort of power-up, some kind of potion or enchantment that will aid your adventure… and there is! Protein. You’ll hear every gym-bro-scientist in the realm championing their favorite macronutrient. And they’re absolutely right. When it comes to optimizing our physical performance and achieving our fitness goals, nutrition and recovery play a vital role (almost as important than as stimulus itself). We’ll delve into the scientific findings from recent studies to highlight the significance of protein in improving body composition, reducing the length of morbidity, increasing strength, and enhancing overall performance.
Elevate Your Game
A groundbreaking exploration unveils the remarkable connection between physical fitness and gaming prowess. While activities like chess or video games may not appear physically demanding, their impact on performance reaches far beyond the surface. Prepare to embark on a captivating journey as we reveal how exercise can supercharge your brain's cognitive abilities, unlocking unprecedented achievements in the gaming world.