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What is your diet?

Keto, Carbs, & Protein diets: How do they affect performance?

Top Line This article will look at how ketogenic, moderate to high carbohydrate, and high protein diets effect athletic performance. Why it Matters Most high level or elite athletes will turn to their diet when looking to improve body composition and performance. Their body type and sport will most likely determine which diet will benefit …

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Healthy fats

Why fat is an essential part of our diet

Top Line This article will serve as a brief overview of why fat is an essential part of our diet. Why it matters Fat supports many functions within the body, including supporting cell structure, protecting organs, insulation, absorbing toxins, neuroprotective qualities and much more. Key takeaways Fats, also known as lipids, come in many forms. …

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Carbohydrate foods

What is the the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates?

Top Line Simple carbohydrates are the easiest and fastest forms of carbohydrates for the body to breakdown and utilize for energy. On the other hand, complex carbohydrates go through a longer breakdown process before they can be utilized for energy. Why it matters Within the body, carbohydrates circulate in our blood as glucose. The simple …

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Blood flow restriction during muscle contraction

What is blood flow restriction (BFR) and how does it work?

Top Line Blood flow restriction (BFR) is a unique training method that goes as far back as the 1960’s when it was originally developed by Yoshiaki Sato in Japan. Why it Matters Training with BFR is believed to increase muscle hypertrophy and strength at much lower loads.1,2 In other words, you maximize the benefits of …

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