Energy out Resting Metabolic Rate, Activity Factor, Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis: How does it add up? What is a resting metabolic rate? Term that is often used interchangeably with Resting Energy Expenditure, and it is the largest component of your...
The Essence of Metabolism – Overview In order to optimize training, one needs the proper nutrition to sustain health and physical activity. The foods and beverages we consume can give us the energy to do so. We get energy from three main sources (macronutrients):...
Protein: What is it, why we need it and how much we need Statement: “Lean Up! – Adequate protein to reach your goals” What is Protein? Protein! Protein! Protein! We hear it all the time, it is all over the media and it seems like everyone is telling you that...
The types of nutrients that we take in daily are important, but so is how and when we take them in. Food type and timing matters! So, what is food really? Food is composition of nutrients that provide building blocks and energy for your body. ...
Carbohydrates Statement: “Stay Energized! – Make sure you’re fueling for your day” Facets of Carbohydrates Eat carbohydrates! Stay away from carbohydrates! Dance around carbohydrates! It seems like every time your turn around there is a different view on...
