Daniel Knorr
2024 Become Better Fitness Olympics
Daniel Knorr
Exercise Selection For Volleyball Players
Exercise Selection For Volleyball Players
Daniel Knorr
2022 Summer Fitness Olympic Recap
2022 Summer Fitness Olympic Recap
Daniel Knorr
The Speech Not Given
Gary Buchanich
Kicking Off the New Year Right!

Happy New Year! New Year, New Me! This term is used a lot and we really don’t like it, but it is an appropriate time to “Kick the New Year Off Right”. Whether you are trying to continue goals from the previous year, re-make goals into the new year or even start exercise related goals for the very first time, the start of the new year is a good time to talk about goals and to set them in place. Your coaches are here to help you figure out appropriate goals.

Kicking Off the New Year Right!

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What is a Muscle Cramp? Can you Avoid it?

What is a Muscle Cramp? Can you Avoid it?

irst off, what is a muscle cramp?  Most would say it is a spasm or a painful tightening of a muscle. This is true, but it really doesn’t explain what is actually happening.

What is RPE and Why is it Useful?

What is RPE and Why is it Useful?

RPE is a very beneficial tool that should be incorporated into any strength/fitness program. Making use of it can help you get more out of your workouts and it can also improve the level of communication between you and your trainer.

Sport Nutrition: Post-Workout Meals and Daily Protein intake

Sport Nutrition: Post-Workout Meals and Daily Protein intake

1. Ingesting any meal (liquid preferably) after a workout will replenish energy (glycogen) stores, grow and repair muscles, and enhance the immune system.  

2. Carbohydrates (simple sugars are best) and protein (Whey) are needed in a ratio of about 3:1 or 4:1 and minimal fat for best results.  Chocolate milk is a good, cheap option.

3. Daily protein intake likely should be much higher than the RDA. 1 gram of protein per lb of body weight may be a good marker.

4. Dividing protein intake into as many servings as possible is better for muscle and strength gain compared to a couple big meals because the protein will be absorbed better.