by Melissa Boufounos | Mar 29, 2018 | OCR, Nutrition
In this week’s video, I’m talking about weight loss for OCR athletes. More importantly – FAT LOSS. Yes, there is a difference between weight loss and fat loss. This was done on Facebook live, which is why a few times I stray from what I am talking...
by Melissa Boufounos | Feb 14, 2018 | OCR, Nutrition
Plant-based eating, to me, doesn’t mean strict vegan or vegetarian. There are many athletes who choose to follow a more “flexitarian” style of eating, where they eat plant-based sometimes and more omnivorously at other times. Regardless of which category you fall...
by Melissa Boufounos | Nov 14, 2017 | Nutrition, OCR
Why Tissue Health is Important for OCR Athletes As an active OCR athlete, your tissue health should be a top priority so that you can remain injury free and train hard and achieve your racing goals. Did you know that the most abundant tissue in the body, which is also...
by Melissa Boufounos | Aug 15, 2017 | OCR, Health
Caffeine is sometimes called “the world’s most popular drug”. It’s a very common naturally-occurring stimulant found in coffee and other foods/drinks. Its main effect is on the brain, helping to increase alertness and reduce fatigue. It’s also in sports training. And...
by Melissa Boufounos | Jul 13, 2017 | OCR, Fitness, Product Reviews
Last Saturday, ONE Academy opened its doors for a soft launch and first Everest Class. Like many people in the OCR community in the GTA, I was patiently waiting for this day to arrive after Alpha Obstacle Training closed its doors last year. For weeks, anticipation...
by Melissa Boufounos | Jul 6, 2017 | OCR, Nutrition
Toronto Spartan Super, Hurricane Heat and Sprint Nutrition Plan I finally nailed down my race weekend nutrition plan and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results! A couple of weeks ago I participated in the Toronto Spartan Super, followed by the 4-hour Hurricane...
