Top 6 Ways to Measure Body Composition There are many methods of measuring body composition. Which one is best, and which one is right for you? It depends on your goals, budget, and access to the equipment. Here are some things to consider before you get a… This article was written by Kaila Dickey Beets for athletic performance Beets are a nitrate-rich food. The abundance of nitrate in this vegetable and its dark leafy green compadres give these foods performance-enhancing superpowers. Nitrate from beets turns into nitric oxide in the body. Nitric oxide works in a… How do I pre-hydrate for my race? Want to learn about a secret the pros use for hydration? Hello, glycerol, nice to meet you! Glycerol is a substance that allows the body to hold on to a bit more fluid than you normally would. It is called a plasma expander.… Author’s note: For the purposes of this article, “supplements” refer to powders, shakes, oils, pills, herbal preparations, etc. marketed for a specific health or performance purpose, rather than to micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). Anecdotes: A case against supplements Sarah* rode to my office in a taxi, which was rare… If you start “researching” Whole30 a bit (researching is in quotes, because, let’s be honest, most people don’t do actual clinical research, or even crack open a PubMed page, they just read a few webpages), you’ll find no shortage of glowing testimonials. Whole30 claims it can help with a whole…
Top 6 ways to measure body composition
Beets for athletic performance
Pre-hydrating with glycerol
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