Along with oxygen and water, food is another essential element needed to sustain life. We can only last several minutes without oxygen, several days without water, and several weeks without food. While we’ve all probably experienced the painful hunger that makes it impossible to forget our need to eat, hunger doesn’t help us […]
CONTINUE READINGWhen you push through a challenging workout your muscle fibers are being broken down and torn apart, the process of muscle synthesis (repairing and rebuilding those fibers) is how one builds strength and increases lean muscle mass. At Elite Performance we suggest supporting this process with a quality protein powder, glutamine and BCAA supplements. We […]
CONTINUE READINGFollowing oxygen, water is the next most crucial element of human survival, in fact going without it for more than just a few days will cause death. Roughly two thirds of our body weight is in water, this means that a 200 pound man would have approximately 130 pounds of water in his body! It’s […]
CONTINUE READINGThe human body is composed of trillions of cells and each one of them requires a steady flow of oxygen to function properly and survive. In fact, oxygen is so important to our health that we’ll die if we go more than a few minutes without it! Based on this, even a slight inefficiency in […]
CONTINUE READINGWe all know exercise is beneficial to our health. The confusion lies in the actual amount needed and what types we should be doing. One of the biggest problems with exercise is lack of moderation or not enough exercise. Many people either don’t exercise at all or exercise way too much. As part of […]
CONTINUE READINGIf performed correctly the deadlift is without a doubt one of the most effective exercises for putting on mass and increasing total body strength. It puts an emphasis on the posterior chain (calves, hamstrings, glutes, spinal erectors) while teaching lifters how to properly hinge at the hips. Correct deadlifting also works to increase core stability […]
CONTINUE READINGA good quality protein powder is something everyone with an active lifestyle should have on hand. Whey protein is most commonly used in protein powders and for good reason, it’s by far the most studied work-out supplement in the world and has been proven to contain all of the necessary essential amino acids which are […]
CONTINUE READINGCan’t get to the gym? We’ve got you covered. Lance Barrett, Head Trainer of Elite Performance and Jonna Reardon, Personal Trainer and Class Coach, have put together a custom work out consisting of only 6 exercises. Whether you’re at home or travelling you can fit this total body work-out in anywhere! Prior to starting your strength sequence take […]
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How many times have you said this: “I’ll start tomorrow.” “I’m too busy to work out.” “I can’t do this.” “I’m too tired.” “This is too hard.” When starting any new workout program, getting in the right state of mind is half the battle. Staying motivated and committed to your fitness goals […]
CONTINUE READINGWe’re not the only ones all about getting’ low. With over 5,000,000 #squat hashtags on Instagram, it’s clear that people care about their derriere. Sculpting the backside is important for everyone, no matter what age, gender, or profession. While athletes need to squat to build strength and power, others are strictly in it for aesthetics. Whether […]
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