Precision Nutrition - Macros Cheat Sheet Part IV. Eat The Rainbow
For the past several Precision Nutrition Training Reports, I have focused on providing cheat sheets on macronutrient selection. This is the final Report in this series, which will focus on how athletes can make smart choices with picking vegetables in their diet…
Precision Nutrition - Macros Cheat Sheet Part III. Fat
Athletes recognize that making smart decisions on nutrition is a key part of sports performances. For this Training Report I want to provide a Precision Nutrition infographic that discusses how to optimize decisions around incorporating fat into one’s diet…
Precision Nutrition - Macros Cheat Sheet Part II. Protein
When athletes are trying to decide how to enhance their performance, one of the first areas the look to improve is through nutrition selection. This Training Report will provide a Precision Nutrition cheat sheet on protein guidelines for athletes…
Precision Nutrition - Macros Cheat Sheet Part I. Carbohydrates
Athletes need high quality resources when trying to make efficient decisions in regards to their nutrition selection. For this issue of the Training Report I wanted to provide a Precision Nutrition resource that can help athletes better understand carbohydrate selection…
Precision Nutrition - What Should I Eat?! Our 3-Step Guide To Choosing The Best MEDITERRANEAN Diet Foods For Your Body
The Mediterranean diet is a healthy eating pattern that is rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats. Precision Nutrition, a leading provider of online nutrition coaching, has created an infographic that provides athletes with suggestions on how to use a Mediterranean…
Precision Nutrition - Eating When Sick: Should You Feed A Cold? Starve A Fever?
When athletes get sick, it can be tough to know how to adjust your training and nutrition strategies to speed up recovery. For this Training Report I wanted to provide a Precision Nutrition infographic that explores how athletes should approach their diet when they are sick….
Precision Nutrition - The Super Shake Guide For Athletes: Turn Your Boring Protein Smoothie Into A Super Shake
A smoothie is a great way to get a quick and easy dose of nutrients, especially for athletes. But not all smoothies are created equal. For this issue of the Training Report I will be providing a Precision Nutrition infographic on how to make the ultimate smoothie…
Precision Nutrition - How To Eat To 80% Full (And Why It Matters)
As a CSCS I am often asked nutrition science based questions. In addition to connecting athletes with qualified professionals, I always try to refer athletes to Precision Nutrition resources. For this Training Report I want to give you a Precision Nutrition infographic on how to eat to 80% full…
Precision Nutrition: Fruits & Vegetables: This Is What Your Grandma Never Taught You
As an athlete, you know that eating a healthy diet is important for your performance. For this issue of the Training Report, I want to review a Precision Nutrition infographic that will be reviewing information on the importance of fruits and vegetables…
Precision Nutrition - How To Stop Pressing Pause On Your Health And Fitness
If you're an athlete finding yourself pressing pause on your health and fitness, you're not alone. For this issue of the Training Report, Ben will be providing a Precision Nutrition infographic that reviews strategies for athletes to stop pressing pause on their health and fitness…
Precision Nutrition - Portion Control Guide: Skip Calorie Counting. Try This Method Instead…
Proper portion control is essential for athletes of all levels. By eating the right amount of food, athletes can fuel their bodies for optimal performance. In this Training Report post, we will review how to use Precision Nutrition strategies to help with portion control…
Precision Nutrition - 25 Ways To Eat Well On the Go
Many athletes have to travel for competition, which can make it hard to keep up with routines. For instance, many athletes find that it can be difficult to keep up with their traditional nutrition plan. For this Training Report I am going to provide a Precision Nutrition infographic that explores this…
Precision Nutrition - The Truth About Processed Foods: Some Aren’t As Bad As You Think
Athletes are often focused on trying to decide what foods they put into their body to both maximize their health and performance. Because this can be a confusing issue, I wanted to use this Training Report address common questions that athletes have about eating processed foods…
Precision Nutrition - 8 Ways To Optimize Your Immunity & Protect Your Health
I have discussed this in previous Training Reports, but as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) I am frequently asked about questions regarding nutrition. Because this is not my primary training background, I wanted to find a resource that I could point athletes towards for frequently asked questions. Precision Nutrition (PN) is the go to resource for National Strength & Conditioning Association members…
Precision Nutrition - What Should I Eat?! Our 3-Step Guide To Choosing The Best PALEO Foods For Your Body
As a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) I have relied heavily on Precision Nutrition as a resource for the athletes I work with. For this Training Report I wanted to provide a helpful Precision Nutrition infographic that reviews the Paleo diet and how to best approach selecting foods for this nutrition profile…
Precision Nutrition - The Cost Of Getting Lean: Is It Really Worth The Trade-Off?
As a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) I have had my fair share of clients ask how they can change their nutrition profile so they can ‘get lean’. For this Training Report, I wanted to provide this helpful Precision Nutrition infographic on the realities of dieting and getting lean…
Precision Nutrition - 3 Steps To Prepping (And Loving) Your Vegetables
Experts in sports performance nutrition are frequently engaged in identifying what foods athletes should consume, versus what foods athletes should not consume. For those that are interested in increasing their vegetable intake, this Training Report reviews a Precision Nutrition infographic that offers helpful suggestions on how to prep vegetables for meals in order to make them even more enjoyable…
Precision Nutrition - The Power Of Sleep
In my work as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and performance specialist, I often find that athletes experience frustration with their inability to make gains when they hit ‘plateaus’ during their training. One area of athletic development that is commonly overlooked is the power of sleep. For this Training Report I wanted to provide a helpful Precision Nutrition infographic that illustrates the importance of sleep for athletic performance…
Precision Nutrition - What Should I Eat For Mental Health?!
When I am working with my clients, I am often asked how nutrition can help or hinder my client’s mental health. The interplay between nutrition and psychological homeostasis is a complicated area of study, but there are some basic strategies that can be applied which can help significantly address this issue. Precision Nutrition has created this helpful infographic that provides simple but highly effective guidance on this subject…
Precision Nutrition - Good Stress, Bad Stress: Here’s How To Find Your Sweet Spot
Many sport psychologists and exercise science professionals advocate for people to find innovative ways to relax and avoid stress. But the fact of the matter is that not all stress is bad. One of the most important aspects in delivering elite performance outcomes is finding the sweet spot between good stress and bad stress. For this Training Report, I wanted to provide some helpful insight on the dilemma…