Fitness Focus
3 Ways to Meet Your Protein Requirements
By Mike Roussell, PhD You're hitting the weights regularly, training hard, and pushing your limits. But if you aren’t crushing your daily protein targets, you still may not be maximizing your results. Protein is the most critical macronutrient, and daily,...
The Perfect Morning Wakeup Shake
By Mike Roussell, PhD Morning energy and focus don’t only come from caffeine. If you can increase blood flow and oxygen to your brain, you’ll amp your awareness. How can you do this? My go-to is a family of antioxidants...
By Mike Roussell, PhD The Basics of Clean Eating From drinking more water to eating more salmon to adding more greens to your diet, it’s easy to start every year with new goals in the kitchen. But the secret to...
3 Ultimate Holiday Eating Tips
By Mike Roussell, PhD 3 Ultimate Holiday Eating Tips As the holiday season rolls in, navigating the festive feasts without derailing your health goals becomes a real challenge. But this doesn’t mean resisting all temptation (and good food!). It means...
The Ultimate Post-Running Recovery Shake
By Mike Roussell, PhD After pounding the pavement for mile after grueling mile, your muscles are screaming for restoration. Quickly replenishing lost nutrients is crucial for reducing post-run soreness and fatigue – and getting you ready for your next run....
3 Foods That Can Help You Recover From Running Workouts
By Mike Roussell, PhD Recovering from a tough running workout requires more than downing a bottle of Gatorade. After pounding the pavement, the foods you choose play a key role in helping your body bounce back. Here are three unexpected...
Recipe of the Month: Texas Chili
By Mike Roussell, PhD This chili recipe delivers five servings of quality protein from the top round lean beef (44 grams per serving), as well as a hearty helping of low-impact carbs. You can easily add a cup of rice...
4 Secrets to Supercharging Your Fat Loss
By Mike Roussell, PhD 4 Secrets to Supercharging Your Fat Loss Your quest to get lean can sometimes feel like navigating through a maze without a clear path. Enough of that. This month, let’s take a straightforward look at four...
4 Steps for the Ultimate Smoothie
By Mike Roussell, PhD 4 Steps for the Ultimate Smoothie Reality: We don’t always have time to sit down to the perfect meal. That’s the beauty of the smoothie: It’s a perfect on-the-go meal, delivering the nutrition you need to...
3 Superfoods that You Should Eat Daily
By Mike Roussell, PhD 3 Superfoods that You Should Eat Daily The word superfood is overused and often misunderstood. It has become more of a synonym for a random exotic fruit found in a remote jungle than a food that...
Nutrition Spotlight: 4 Keys to a Strong Diet
By Mike Roussell, PhD Your ultimate guide to making gains during the 23 hours a day you’re not working out. The great challenge of your diet during the summer is maintaining consistency. From cookouts to vacations to weekends in the...