Anyone who has ever been on a diet has also cheated on a diet. This is part of the process. We restrict our calories and in doing so, our body sends signals that “I want food!!” While we can stave off these urges for a while, ultimately, they are going to catch up with us and we are going to reach for that cake, that burger, that pizza, those cookies, or, often all of the above. The hours and days after a food binge are a critical time. BUT, if we do the right things afterwar

Two types of breakdown occur from weight training that are hugely important to athletes. One is muscle breakdown, which we are all familiar with. This is the muscle soreness, swelling and pain that we all get in the hours and days after a good workout, often referred to as DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness). Muscle breakdown and muscle trauma are ultimately what is responsible for muscle growth and improvement. Once the muscle is damaged after an intense workout, the body r

Playing the “I just don’t have good genetics is all” card is one of the most common and defeating excuses you hear in the fitness community for those who haven’t achieved their goals. But in fact, the genetics you are born with do play an enormous role in what type of physique you are capable of developing. Researchers are just now identifying exact genes responsible for predisposition to storing body fat, ability to gain muscle, strength and many more. Many of these genes, i