By Elliot Fisher MS, ATC, CSCS, PES Fasting and intermittent fasting have become trending topics in the fitness community over the past years. There are many in favor of the idea of fasting and a lot of people against the idea. In this article, we’ll cover some of the pros and cons of fasting. […]
By Elliot Fisher MS, ATC, CSCS, PES It’s common for people to need strategies to lose weight, but a handful of people also need help gaining weight. The number one factor for weight gain or loss is caloric intake in response to your caloric expenditure. More calories than you expend results in weight gain, less […]
By Elliot Fisher MS, ATC, CSCS, PES Sodium has a bad reputation in the health and wellness community for being related to high blood pressure and heart disease. It’s common for people with hypertension or heart disease to be recommended by their physician to reduce sodium intake. The RDA for sodium is only set at […]
By Elliot Fisher MS, ATC, CSCS, PES Red meat is a popular food. Steaks are high in protein and other vitamins and minerals. However, red meat is also high in fat, cholesterol, and calories. For people who have heart disease, high cholesterol, or other health issues, it’s typically recommended to avoid or limit red meat. […]
By Elliot Fisher MS, ATC, CSCS, PES Nutrition plays an important role in sport performance. Periworkout nutrition (pre, intra, and post) is a very important variable in maximizing performance during sport or training. There are many products that advertise as being best for periworkout nutrition, including pre workouts, bcaa supplements, and post workout drinks. This […]