THE ANS PERFORMANCE BLOG
“Carbs Are the Enemy” & Other Weight Loss Myths
Weight loss, and the degree of difficulty experienced in achieving it, differs from person to person. One of the biggest hurdles to be jumped for anyone to enjoy long-term weight loss are busting the myths that surround it. Myth 1 – Crash Weight-Loss Diets are the Fastest and/or Easiest Way to Lose Weight The vast […]
Read Full ArticleJade MacKinnon’s Fat Loss Workout & Nutrition Guide
To me, weight loss is all about thinking holistically. It is not as easy as decreasing calories and increasing exercise, or simply getting into a calorie deficit. I look at a combination of factors that can really help with the whole approach. Factors such as sleep, stress, workout times, workout type, body adaptation, supplements, metabolism, food type, rest periods and so on. I could write several thousand words on each of the above subjects. However, without going into too much detail, here are my…
Read Full ArticleTips for Reading Nutrition Labels
They’re on the packaging of just about every processed food product you buy, but few people use or even fully understand nutrition labels. Ever since they were introduced over 25 years ago, athletes and nutritionists have had a love/hate relationship with the labels. On one hand, they offer valuable nutritional information. On the other, the […]
Read Full ArticleWant to See More Muscle? Start in the Kitchen
We’ve all been there. You’re rocking the training schedule, keeping active on your off days and drinking your protein shakes. But you’re just not getting the muscle definition you expect. The answer might not be to just spend more time in the gym, but to also spend more time in the kitchen. Body fat percentage […]
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