Six nutrition tips to maintain muscle mass

If you do not eat enough, or the timing of your meals is off, you’re on the path to losing muscle mass, depleting energy stores, and hitting the proverbial “no energy” wall. Here’s a simple g... more »

Examining the benefits of prebiotics and probiotics

The gut is a complex organ in our body that can be physiologically altered when put under high stress levels, a state that can be achieved through intense physical activity. Have you ever had an athl... more »

Best nutritional practices for building power

Tactical athletes, who operate in high-stakes environments, require more than just physical training to perform at their best — they need nutrition that fuels their power. Whether it’s a first re... more »

How extrinsic and intrinsic motivation can improve performance

Rewards and motivation tactics are interchangeable and they feed off one another. Whether it is a tactical or sports athlete, a child, or an employee in the workplace, we all are motivated to receive... more »

Prevention of hamstring injuries through tension inoculation

I had a high level of success throughout my career in improving measurable speed. We improved 40-time records in every position group repeatedly without anxiety about hamstring issues. The most succe... more »

The reality of the job and the importance of holistic training

As firefighters get further into their careers, they start to see and feel the effects of stress. The interrupted sleep on shift, the mental effects of traumatic calls, and the sustained hypervigilan... more »