Today is day eight. Since this is my first writing assignment here at Breaking Muscle, I thought it would only be appropriate to open with a dramatic statement like that. Today is day eight. “Day eight of ... Continue Reading
Chocolate Found to be Effective at Lowering Cardiometabolic Risk
Cardiometabolic risk is defined as a cluster of risk factors such as; high blood pressure, high glucose, high triglycerides, abdominal obesity defined by waist circumference or hip-waist ratio, smoking, ... Continue Reading
Fish Oil Increases Lean Mass and Decreases Fat
Athletes are becoming more aware of the empirically based data recommending fish oil supplementation for performance, recovery, and health. New research in the Journal of the International Society of ... Continue Reading
Product Review: CORE Meal Bar
There are a lot of protein bars, snack bars, and meal replacements on the market. You might be thinking, “Why do I need to read about another bar?” Well, regardless of whether you think you need the ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Steve’s Original Paleokits
I have been doing CrossFit for over six years and one of the first snack products targeted toward CrossFitters I remember appearing on the scene was Steve’s Original Paleokits. Paleokits are the invention ... Continue Reading
What Do Athletes Really Know About Nutrition?
New research in International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism, examined the level of nutritional knowledge in athletes as compared to non athletes. An extensive literature review was ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Barlean’s Fresh Catch Signature Fish Oil
Fish oil is all the rage these days as a supplement. As a coach, it is one of the few supplements I recommend for all my students. I believe fish oil is genuinely good for you and worth taking for its ... Continue Reading
The Effect of Pomegranate Juice on Soreness in Trained Athletes
Intense exercise is often followed by a period of weakness and soreness that can last for days or weeks. The peak of soreness, known as delayed-onset muscle soreness or DOMS, happens in the first day or ... Continue Reading
Product Review: Paleo People Gourmet Granola Snacks
Finding healthy snacks that are grain/gluten free and tasty can be a challenge for any mom. If you are gluten free or have a family member that is gluten free and you have been searching for a nutritious ... Continue Reading
The Role of Nutrition and Functional Fitness in Therapeutic Interventions for Erectile Dysfunction
Many men suffer silently with the debilitating condition of erectile dysfunction. ED is a medical condition that can affect men over the age of 40. ED is usually diagnosed in middle aged men and increases ... Continue Reading
Using Calcium and Vitamin D to Prevent Stress Fractures
Calcium and Vitamin D are two widely available and popular nutritional supplements used for bone health. A wide array of peer reviewed research has demonstrated that the use of Calcium and Vitamin D can ... Continue Reading
What’s So Great About Coconut Water?
You may have noticed a lot of people drinking coconut water these days. There are a number of brands that can be found in any of the large grocery stores and drug stores and they all make a number ... Continue Reading
