The Importance of Sleep for Athletes
Athletes know the importance of physical activity, but what about sleep? Many put the highest priority on spend training itself, but what about rest, recovery, however, do not understand just how important sleep is. Many are aware that sleep is important to performance and recovery but unaware of its critical importance, as well as what […]
Drug Testing in Professional Sports
Editorial By Dr. Vince Kreipke Competition requires an edge. Every athlete knows this and as they continue to explore various ways to achieve that edge, there is one method that seems to continue to grow in popularity: the use of dietary supplements. And for good reason. It is well documented that dietary supplementation significantly helps […]
Protein Supplements
Editorial By Cassie Evans All macronutrients are important. With that being said, if I had to pick one as the most important (and personal favorite), it would be protein. Protein in the most versatile and its benefits extend far beyond muscle health. Our bodies are continually breaking down, using, and discarding protein, making consuming enough […]
(HAES) Health At Every Size?
Editorial By Cassie Evans The Health At Every Size movement, HAES for short, is another polarized topic in today’s society. Social media posts seem to use HAES to promote obesity. Some HAES fanatics think weight should no longer be a factor in assessing health. Both of these perspectives do not accurately represent the HAES framework. […]
L-Carnitine The Wonder Fat Loss Miracle or Just Marketing Hype?
Introduction The International Society of Sports Nutrition pointed out that L-carnitine is a common nutrient found in multiple weight loss supplements. This is because many have classified the nutrient as a wonder when it comes to fat loss. However, the opinion of the majority may not be the scientific reality. Therefore, this article examines the […]
Not another cleanse
Editorial By Cassie Evans Anyone in the health and wellness industry can attest to the plethora of diets available, many backed by unsubstantiated claims. Yet, these flawed dietary attempts to cure the body of all ailments and magically change the body with a quick fix continue to steal the spotlight. A group of dietary practices […]
ZMA, a supplement purported to improve quality of sleep, build muscle and boost recovery?
Editorial By Cassie Evans Every athlete, recreational and elite, is on the perpetual quest of improving. Whether it is increasing strength, a faster pace or building endurance, there is a never-ending list of strategies promising to enhance performance. Of course most of us are familiar with the basics; the importance of nutrition, training programs and […]
ISSN-SNS Certification “Live” Online With Dr. Jose Antonio
We are delighted to announce that our special guest teacher for the “live tutorials” for the upcoming ISSN-SNS 3.0 on the GPNi® portal will be taught by non-other than Dr. Jose Antonio – the founder of the ISSN himself. This is a very rare and unique opportunity for those lucky enough to get a place. […]
Six Protein Myths Debunked
INTRODUCTION According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), protein, popularly known as the building block of life, is a molecule made up of amino acids and serves a great deal in the body. It helps with cell repair and the building up of new cells, preserves muscle, keeps bones strong and much more. It […]
Hemp Protein – Is It The New Superfood Protein?
It is a protein source obtained from cold-pressing hemp seeds. Oil is extracted from hemp seeds and the remaining seed meal is processed into a powder. Hemp protein is a super plant-based protein source that generates a close to zero carbon footprint and is minimally processed in contrast to all other sources of plant-based proteins. […]
