Why is Breakfast Really That Important?

Compiled by June M Chewning Brain health is directly related to blood sugar levels (glucose homeostasis) in the body. The information in this article is taken from the American Academy of Sports Dietitians and Nutritionists (AASDN) continuing education course “The Read More …

Weight and Performance

By: World Instructor Training Schools (W.I.T.S.) http://vlb.fitnesslearningsystems.com/enhanced-articles/wt014/video/chapter_10_increasing_muscle_mass.mp4 Each sport will have its own unique requirements for body composition and body weight. Athletes should consider the following when determining their optimal weight and body composition Sport Played Position Played Size Body Read More …

How Much Muscle Can Be Gained?

By: World Instructor Training Schools (W.I.T.S). http://vlb.fitnesslearningsystems.com/enhanced-articles/wt014/video/chapter_10_how_much_muscle_mass_can_be_gained.mp4 Male athletes can expect to gain 0.5 to 1.0 pound of lean body mass per week. Female athletes can expect to gain 0.25 to 0.75 pound of lean body mass per week. These Read More …

How to Increase Muscle Mass

FLS Enhanced Blog By: World Instructor Training Schools (W.I.T.S.) This information is from World Instructor Training Schools’ continuing education course: Sport and Exercise Nutrition: Special Considerations. See the full course for additional information on Sports Nutrition. Click Here for more information on Read More …