I’m sick, should I workout? There isn’t a quick, simple answer to this question. Like almost every answer I give athletes when they ask me a question "it depends". First, it depends on the intensity and duration of the workout you want to undertake. Of course, what...

Want to eat healthier? Who doesn’t?! On a budget? Who isn’t?! Thankfully, healthy eating and saving money don’t have to be opposing concepts. Sure, hunting down exotic superfoods all over your city and the three cities over is definitely expensive. Sure, packaged...

You may have heard that curcumin, the bioactive component of the spice turmeric that imparts the yellow colour, has impressive benefits. Is it all hype? Unlike many supplements on the market that make wild, unsubstantiated claims; science backs up many of curcumin’s...

The use of tart cherry juice has become increasingly popular in both elite athletes and the general public. However, the use of supplements and ergogenic aids in the general public often have little or no scientific evidence to back up the current research available....

I bet you hear a lot about omega-3s - and for good reason! Not only is one of them essential for good health, but we don’t get enough of them in our diets. Omega-3s are a kind of fat. Different fats are used by our bodies for different essential functions. ...

In the past few years beetroot juice, bars and powder have been making waves on the market as new and natural performance-enhancing products.    These products claim to promote extended exercise endurance, improved energy and stamina, maximized exercise...

Have you heard of RED-S syndrome? When it comes to obstacle course racing, RED-S isn’t referring to the shades of blush, rose and scarlet your face turns as you sweat it out and push your body hard to the finish line. RED-S actually stands for Relative Energy...