PerformanceGaines News

How to be a PerformanceGaines Vegetarian Athlete

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 23:30:00 -0700

“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.

Stress & Cortisol

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700

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.

Natural vs. Processed

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700

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

Woes of Office Sitting

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700

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.

The Misunderstood Pushup

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700

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.

Squat Depth Analysis

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700

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.

Primal Movement

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700

This article focuses on six primal movements, the functional reasons for their use in ancient times, their modern use adaptations, and will also introduce a few basic tips on how to complete them properly.

Breakfast!

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:32:03 -0700

In this series we will explain the reasons behind the importance of a good breakfast as well as the mechanisms that cause us to feel that it is unnecessary.

Recovery Nutrition

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 22:51:12 -0700

In this series, we will explore the consequences of each training session on our bodies and how what we eat afterward can literally shape us.

Resolve

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:01:52 -0700

"We must not desire all to begin by perfection. It matters little how we begin, provided we be resolved to go on well and end well."