Training consistency represents the primary determinant of athletic adaptation and performance improvement. Research demonstrates that nutritional deficiencies, suboptimal energy availability, and inadequate recovery support create physiological barriers that compromise training adherence. A comprehensive daily...
Many athletes miss the mark with consistency around their nutrition. They either eat too little (because of a "diet" mindset) in fear of weight gain, or eat too many of the wrong foods trying to balance training, appetite and weight.
"The ancient turmeric root is a spice of paramount importance. Thanks to its powerful antioxidant properties and potential for whole-body healing benefits, turmeric is for many people an important daily herbal supplement."
Immunity is a complex process that relies on various nutrients — chief among them being zinc. Research shows that zinc plays a role in multiple aspects of your immune system. But how, exactly, does zinc support your immunity, and how do you know if you're getting enough? Let's dive in.
Jan Cortes • Training like a professional athlete is hard. However, this shouldn't dishearten you from trying it out. As the Olympics have recently started, now's a fun time to get active. While there’s no gold medal waiting...
Scott W. Tunis MD FACS | Before we consider the answer to that question, we need to define the term “vitamin deficient”. Vitamin deficiencies can be absolute, wherein there is a complete lack of an...
We pack our diets full of fresh vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, healthy fats, and fiber. We try to reduce stress, move our bodies, and always opt for a more natural approach to health. But even...
Scott W. Tunis MD FACS | We are often asked if herbal supplements, also called phytonutrients, have any real beneficial effects on health, athletic performance and recovery from training. 95% of athletes who are asked...
Following the 2019 London Marathon, there are 6,133 World Marathon Majors Six Star Finishers worldwide. Pam Keenan is one of only seven people from North Carolina to complete the Abbott WMM and earn the Six Star Finisher Medal. The woman who...
Anna Lane Maltby is one of the happiest runners we know and she always seems to find that runner's high. We asked her a series of questions to find out what running means to...
Tom Clifford | Founder of Without Limits™, Elite Endurance Athlete and Coach | I have been offered and I have tried a lot of supplements for endurance throughout my career. My first thought in considering...
