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Preparing for a CrossFit Competition with Nutritional Science

Aspiring to excel in your upcoming CrossFit competition? Learn to leverage diet for optimal performance. Discover the power of strategic carbohydrate intake, understand the interplay of hydration, salt, and electrolytes, and the implications for performance. Not to mention the crucial role of sleep and stress management in recovery. You will have everything you need to maximize your athletic potential in CrossFit!

by Dr. Mike Israetel, Co-founder and Chief Sport Scientist
on May 26, 2023

Peaking Tradeoffs: You Can’t Be Your Best All the Time

Discover the art of peaking in sports, where athletes showcase their best abilities at specific moments—learning how to balance intense training and recovery for optimal results strategically. Explore the common pitfalls and gain insights into structured peaking.

by Dr. Mike Israetel, Co-founder and Chief Sport Scientist
on May 25, 2023

Growing Strong: Safety and Structure for Children's Strength Training

Debunking common misconceptions about children and weightlifting, highlighting its safety when done correctly. Covering the importance of proper form, supervision, and age-appropriate guidelines for introducing children to strength training!

by Tiago Vasconcelos, RP Research Editor, and Dr. Mike Israetel, Co-founder and Chief Sport Scientist
on May 15, 2023

How to Choose the Best Protein Supplement

Covering the major types of protein supplements available and discussing the differences between whey concentrate, whey isolate, whey hydrolysate, casein, vegan protein options, collagen protein, and egg white protein. They all have different benefits, drawbacks, and suitability for various dietary needs.

by Tiago Vasconcelos, RP Research Editor, & Dr. Mike Godard, Sport Nutrition Coach
on Apr 18, 2023

Top 10 Tips To Meal Prep On A Budget

These 10 tips will help you stick to your RP diet and budget this year. Includes charts with a breakdown of the most affordable sources for your protein, carbs, fats, and veggies on a per-dollar basis!

by Richmond Howard
on Apr 14, 2023

Coaching Success: Dilemmas and Considerations

Coaching success is a complex and multifaceted issue, with numerous factors at play, including the coach's experience, the client's background, and the specific coaching context. There is no one-size-fits-all benchmark for client success rates, as it is highly dependent on the unique circumstances surrounding each coaching relationship. As a coach, striking a balance between taking responsibility for your client's progress and understanding the limitations of your influence is crucial.

by Tiago Vasconcelos, RP Research Editor
on Apr 13, 2023

How Endurance Training Affects Muscle Retention and Growth

It’s common sense in our field that endurance causes muscle loss, right? That was precisely my view during my PhD program in Sport Physiology five years ago. But it’s not so simple… Many other factors are involved and muscle growth and muscle retention are impacted differently.

by Dr. Alex Harrison
on Apr 10, 2023

Why Aren't Your Results Good Enough - Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy

Perhaps your diet and training are on point, but you still feel like you are making little progress or maybe none! But what are you comparing that to? Most often, this comes from looking at what other people have accomplished. However, comparing yourself to random people online is a bad idea - they are not you! Let's look into why comparing yourself with others is so problematic.

by Tiago Vasconcelos, RP Research Editor
on Mar 30, 2023

New Study Tells Us What Makes Us Overeat

Most know they need to eat less to lose weight, but doing so consistently in practice is difficult! The true challenge is not knowing what causes weight loss but how to create a plan that enables people to adhere to a diet that produces it. In this article, we dive into a new study that explains why we overeat.

by Tiago Vasconcelos, RP Research Editor
on Mar 06, 2023

How to Balance Weights And Endurance Training

When done correctly, weight training can greatly enhance endurance performance. If done incorrectly, it can be suboptimal at best and catastrophic to performance at worst! Here are some tips on balancing endurance and weight training that benefit your health and performance! 

by Dr. Alex Harrison
on Feb 23, 2023
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