By Ryan Andrews Most exercise enthusiasts acknowledge that yoga isn’t the most comprehensive workout. Yet even though it’s not optimal for increasing strength, muscle, or cardiovascular health in isolation, it’s mindful physical movement. What is yoga? The word yoga...
Calcium, vitamin D, and other strategies to prevent osteoporosis. By Ryan Andrews Strong bones are crucial to good health, and good nutrition is crucial to strong bones. Find out what you need to protect the health of your skeleton for years to come. Nutrition...
Find out whether its right for you. By Ryan Andrews Body type — whether ecto, meso, or endomorph — can determine what sports suit you best, as well as what you should be eating to fuel your activities. Yes, it’s true — those darn ectos can get away with a little extra...
Does When you eat Really Matter? By Ryan Andrews What is nutrient timing? Nutrient timing is a planned alteration of macronutrient intake in order to promote health, workout performance, and get/stay lean. Nutrient timing strategies are based on how the body handles...
By Ryan Andrews What is energy balance? “Energy balance” is the relationship between “energy in” (food calories taken into the body through food and drink) and “energy out” (calories being used in the body for our daily energy requirements). This relationship, which...
By Ryan Andrews Many people avoid white potatoes due to their high glycemic index, because they’re afraid of toxins, or because they’re afraid of carbohydrates in general. (Or simply because they think sweet potatoes are better). However, the humble spud – if stored...
