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How do I exercise smarter? What should I eat for breakfast? What do I do if I want to build size and lose body fat? We all have questions as to what we should do to be healthier, but there are not always clear cut answers. We ask ourselves and friends the above questions when trying to get back into shape or prepare for a competition or special event. PerformanceGaines articles are written with you and your questions in mind, so that you don’t have to wonder anymore about what is going to be a healthier or safer option for you. Our advice is honest and comes from experienced professionals from the fitness field. We will discuss the pros and cons of many controversial issues in the health and wellness field that you can begin applying today in order to enhance your performance and lifestyle. Read on to enhance your knowledge of your body and the food you are putting into it!

The Latest

How do I exercise smarter? What should I eat for breakfast? What do I do if I want to build size and lose body fat? We all have questions as to what we should do to be healthier, but there are not always clear cut answers. We ask ourselves and friends the above questions when trying to get back into shape or prepare for a competition or special event. PerformanceGaines articles are written with you and your questions in mind, so that you don’t have to wonder anymore about what is going to be a healthier or safer option for you. Our advice is honest and comes from experienced professionals from the fitness field. We will discuss the pros and cons of many controversial issues in the health and wellness field that you can begin applying today in order to enhance your performance and lifestyle. Read on to enhance your knowledge of your body and the food you are putting into it!

How to be a PerformanceGaines Vegetarian Athlete

How to be a PerformanceGaines Vegetarian Athlete

“Vegetarianism” is a term that encompasses many versions of a animal-restricted diet. Some specific types of vegetarianism include fruitarian, macrobiotic, vegan, lacto-vegetarian, lacto-ovo-vegetarian, and near vegetarian. For simplicity purposes, when we refer to vegetarian, we will be referring to the lacto-ovo-vegetarian, which is the most common type, an individual who does not consume any animal meat, but does consume dairy products such as milk and eggs.

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December 6, 2010
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Stress & Cortisol

By: Christopher Craig Gaines
Stress & Cortisol

In this article we will discuss the major causes of stress, how it presents itself in our bodies and during training, as well as various methods to relieve it.

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August 31, 2010
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Natural vs. Processed

By: Christopher Gaines
Natural vs. Processed

In this series, we will explore how to make a more educated decision regarding what you'll ultimately want to put into your body.

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August 29, 2010
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Woes of Office Sitting

Woes of Office Sitting

In this article, we will look at a few of the specific areas surrounding the hip structure which you can place extra emphasis on in order to help reduce discomfort and pain in the hip region related to extended periods of sitting.

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July 31, 2010
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The Misunderstood Pushup

The Misunderstood Pushup

In this series, we will tackle the mystery behind why pushups seem to be so difficult to master and discuss tips on improving one's performance through focusing on the finer details of the movement.

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July 31, 2010
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Squat Depth Analysis

Squat Depth Analysis

What the following article aims to do is address common fitness knowledge surrounding squat depth and deliver a practical and experiential assessment of the muscular, neural and potential injury implications dealing with this controversy.

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July 30, 2010
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