Nitty Gritty of Nutrition Vol. 3 - More Protein!
You need to eat more protein. Before trying any other nutritional strategy to get a bit healthier, lose some weight, or put on some muscle - my recommendation is going to be the same. Start by eating more protein.
I get it, some man-bunned dude who wears sweat pants to work is telling you to eat more protein … how original. But, give me another molecule that is fundamentally necessary for every function that happens in your body, that helps build muscle mass when in a caloric surplus while also preserving muscle mass when in a caloric deficit, that also makes you feel more full and satiated, and improves bone health and immune function.
Nitty Gritty of Nutrition Vol. 2 - Add Before You Take Away
My initial nutrition recommendations have been K.I.S.S.ed into much more practical and applicable tactics. If you know your nutrition is not where you would like it to be, I want you to ADD BEFORE YOU TAKE AWAY. Specifically, I want you to eat more protein, eat more veggies, and drink more water.
Nitty Gritty of Nutrition Vol. 1 - It Starts with Mindset
We get a lot of questions at the gym about nutrition and I plan on diving into it over the course of the next few weeks, months, who knows - maybe even years. But, the value of the practical advice in the world of nutrition pales in comparison to the mindset you have and the headspace you are in when those conversations take place.
For Every 5 Workouts …
“In a group of five workouts, I tend to have one great workout, the kind of workout that makes me think in just a few weeks I could be an Olympic champion, plus maybe Mr. Olympia. Then, I have one workout that’s so awful the mere fact I continue to exist as a somewhat higher form of life is a miracle. Finally, the other three workouts are punch-the-clock workouts: I go in, work out, and walk out. Most people experience this.” - Dan John
Stop Light Injury Philosophy
AT ROI, we are primarily working with adults that have plenty of “wear on the tires” from a life well lived. Whether it is a continuation from some old athletic injuries back in high school or some chronic aches and pains from beating up your body over the years, we’ve all got some stuff that pops up from time to time. Nothing derails progress in the gym more quickly and forcefully than dealing with an injury.