intensity, and duration of the activity. For example, before engaging in a high-intensity workout orendurance exercise, it’s important to consume a balanced meal or snack rich in carbohydrates for immediate
with low volume, high weight, training sessions, followed by significant periods of rest. Lower volume workouts (with higher weight) will minimize muscle loss, while promoting rapid increases in strength. The caveat to this is that you must be absolutely sure that...
Determine your hydration needs based on the length and intensity of your workout, your sweat rate, and the heat. The harder you work out, the more you sweat, the greater your risk of being in a dehydrated state or needing more effort to rehydrate....
Carbohydrates are the body’s go-to source of energy. They’re especially important during high-intensity exercise. When you consume carbs, your body converts them into glucose, which is stored as glycogen in your muscles and liver. This stored energy is what powers you through workouts. Athle...
Depending on the musculature of the individual in question, this may be the time to try and build strength rapidly, with low volume, high weight, training sessions, followed by significant periods of rest. Lower volume workouts (with higher weight) will minimize muscle loss, while promoting rapi...