Pre & Post-Workout Nutrition – How important is it?
Pre & Post-Workout Nutrition – How important is it? You’ve been making great progress in the gym, you’re crushing your workouts, and you want to make sure you’re getting the most out of each session. You might be curious about the best way to fuel and refuel your body before and after a tough… read more
Podcasts for Body Image
Podcasts for Body Image You can’t improve your relationship with food until you improve your relationship with your body. Summer can be a difficult time to feel confident in our bodies due to the pressure of being “summer body ready” and wearing more revealing clothing, and dieting is usually the option people turn to… read more
Electrolytes
Electrolytes are minerals, primarily calcium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, phosphate, and chloride, that conduct electrical charges in the body when mixed with water. Thanks to these minerals, our bodies can regulate the balance of hydration and blood pH levels, fire nerves, and contract muscles, but we are constantly losing electrolytes through sweat and waste products. Before… read more
Habits Over Goals
Habits Over Goals Whether your goals are sport, fitness, professional, or academic driven — once you accomplish them you will almost inevitably hear: “So, what’s next?” Sometimes the answer is simply “Nothing right now.” and that’s perfectly fine. In fact, in between crushing goals it will almost always serve you well to take a step… read more
A New Approach to Nutrition Coaching
A New Approach to Nutrition Coaching Throughout my years helping others with their lifestyle and nutrition, I learned a lot about coaching, and a lot about myself. Last year I began exploring my relationship with food, body image, and how these beliefs influenced my clients, all of which led to a dramatic shift in… read more
Glucose Monitoring Systems (GCMs)
Fitbits, Apple Watches, Oura Rings—there’s no shortage of tech to track everything your body does, and you may have noticed some people now sporting continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMs) on their arms or abdomens to track their blood sugar. How beneficial is this technology? If you are a type 1 or type 2 diabetic, CGMs… read more
Benefits of Caffeine
Benefits of Caffeine In today’s somewhat “manic” and high-speed society, caffeine is consumed on a daily basis by many. Some rely on caffeine to get the day started, some may use it as a pre-workout. You may even consume caffeine out of pure enjoyment. Whatever the reason, as long as you consume it in… read more
From the Gym to the Boardroom: How Regular Exercise Boosts Productivity and Creativity in Business
From the Gym to the Boardroom: How Regular Exercise Boosts Productivity and Creativity in Business Physical fitness plays a crucial role in achieving business success. Regular exercise not only benefits one’s health but also enhances productivity and creativity in the workplace. In this article, we will explore the connection between physical fitness and business success,… read more
Meet Day Nutrition & Hydration
Meet Day Nutrition & Hydration Recently we had a couple of members from our Powerlifting team compete at the BCPA Winter Open. One of the topics discussed in the lead up to this meet was how to properly nourish yourself on the day of the meet. Here are a few of coach Mitch’s basic… read more
RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport)
RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) RED-S can occur in both recreational and competitive athletes who either intentionally or unintentionally consume too few calories for their energy output. As a result, performance and daily functions decline leading to symptoms such as: Low energy and fatigue Chronic injuries and illness Amenorrhea in females (this symptom… read more
