by Melissa Boufounos | Jun 6, 2017 | OCR, Nutrition
What are BCAAs? Protein is made up of building blocks called amino acids. Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) include leucine, isoleucine and valine. They provide the basis for protein synthesis and energy production and can make up to one-third of muscle protein....
by Melissa Boufounos | Apr 25, 2017 | OCR, Nutrition
How you fuel for OCR will be different than a steady race like a road marathon. This is because of the heart rate spikes caused by the obstacles (or penalties). If you’ve raced before, you know exactly what I’m talking about! I’ve mentioned before...
by Melissa Boufounos | Mar 30, 2017 | Nutrition |
Blueberries May Help with Muscle Soreness and Recovery As an athlete, you are likely very familiar with exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) or delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Did you know that a handful of blueberries may be the answer?! Studies have shown...
by Melissa Boufounos | Mar 23, 2017 | Health, Nutrition, OCR
Simple Nutrition and Lifestyle Habits Every Athlete Should Follow to Improve Performance, Health and Body Composition They Make Time Time management is the foundation to a healthy lifestyle and success as an athlete. If you are constantly saying “I am...
by Melissa Boufounos | Mar 14, 2017 | OCR, Nutrition
Carbohydrates are a major source of fuel for OCR athletes during training. Although individual athlete needs may vary, I stand firm on the belief that if their carbohydrate intake does not provide enough fuel for their training and recovery, they will not perform at...
by Melissa Boufounos | Feb 24, 2017 | Nutrition, OCR
With my clients, I always advocate that they consume good sources of lean protein and colourful plants with every single meal of the day. Beyond the obvious of preventing a protein deficiency and ensuring a baseline of protein synthesis, you need protein to actually...
