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Apr 14, 2021 • 4 min read

Threat Bucket & How to Reduce Stress

Time for a little vocab lesson.Allostatic (say it with me – Al – Oh -Stat-Ick) Load – the wear and tear on the body which grows greater as we become exposed to repeated or chronic stress. Allostasis is the process by which the body responds to stressors in order to regain homeostasis. When we reach … Continued

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Apr 14, 2021 • 2 min read

Amazing Inspiration from Vlad and Being Able To Stand!

Meet VladAn amazing and inspirational, individual who suffers from Friedreich’s Ataxia – Friedreich’s ataxia (also called FA or FRDA) is a rare inherited disease that causes nervous system damage and movement problems. In Friedreich’s ataxia the spinal cord and peripheral nerves degenerate, becoming thinner. The cerebellum, part of the brain that coordinates accuracy, balance and … Continued

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Apr 14, 2021 • 2 min read

Beetroots Enhance Athletic Performance & Endurance

Beetroots enhance athletic performance and endurance The nitrate in beetroot juice may be the promising ingredient that improves performance. The body converts inorganic nitrate (found in high levels in beets as well as most green leafy vegetables) into bioactive nitrite. (Blood nitrite levels more than doubled in the beetroot juice group compared to the placebo group … Continued

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Apr 14, 2021 • 3 min read

Up Your Golf Swing Game In Minutes

Improving Your Golf Swing tip from Brain Based Golf Performance Coach – Joe Locascio who also works with juniors at Future Champions of Golf Your brain organ controls every aspect of life by receiving and integrating input to produce output. The input received comes from movement, eyes, balance (inner ear), and internal awareness of the body (breathing, digestion, physiological regulation and fascia). Remember … Continued

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Apr 14, 2021 • 3 min read

Fat- It’s Role In The Human Body

Fat calories and where they come from Now, you are probably at the point of wondering, what fat does and what is it exactly?EnergyFat is one of our three essential macronutrients also weighing in at the most energy dense 9 kcal per 1 gram. Meaning they can keep us fuller for longer while sustaining energy under light … Continued

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Apr 14, 2021 • 3 min read

Improve Your 40 Yard Dash Time in Minutes

Combine testing is right around the corner.  Think sprint mechanics, strength and conditioning is all you need to improve that 40-yard dash time?  Think again.  Seventy to ninety percent of an athlete’s sensory input is received via their eyes, making vision training key for improving and optimizing your speed. What are NFL Scouts looking for the most? Numbers. … Continued

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Apr 14, 2021 • 6 min read

The History of Fat

TRUTH: Fat doesn’t necessarily make you fat. Check out our previous article on fat and it’s role in the human body. The good fats are essential for a healthy brain and to facilitate crucial metabolic functions in the body. A single study from the 1950’s was the catalyst for shifting the way Americans viewed and consumed fat, and how … Continued

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Apr 14, 2021 • 4 min read

Eggs and how to buy them! Scrambled Egg Recipe Below!

Grade AA – This is the best grade an egg can get. This egg is thick and firm with a high yolk. There are no imperfections on the shell. There is nearly no air inside the egg. Grade A – Just like AA, but not as firm, with a bit more air in the egg. … Continued

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Apr 14, 2021 • 5 min read

The Two-a-Day Practice Bag Essentials

Two-A-Days, or, hell week as many not-so-affectionately call them, are upon us. Coaches hold practice twice in a day typically at the beginning of fall, but are sometimes done on a daily basis for some teams. As the name may imply it is often hellish and grueling as your body and mind are pushed out … Continued

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