Protein isn't just a nutrient; it's the fundamental building block of life. Understanding the true power of protein is the first step toward achieving your fitness and health goals. This article explains what protein is, why it's indispensable, and how to tailor your protein intake to your unique objectives. Discover the secrets to optimizing your protein consumption and fueling your body for success.

Nutrition and Supplements, IPARDavid SpitzSeptember 1, 2023Protein, macro calculatorComment

The Best Partner Drill To Improve Your Shoulder Mobility

Have difficulty getting into a good front rack or overhead position? 🤔 Try this partner drill to improve your shoulder mobility!

Why You Should Work On Your Ankle Mobility [Now]

In this article we break down why ankle mobility is critical to your success as an athlete (and human being) and three exercises that you can implement today to help improve your ankle mobility.

5 Exercises To Help Fix Low Back Pain & Stiffness

Tired of dealing with lower back pain and stiffness?

You’re not alone. Eight out of 10 people experience lower back pain in their lifetime and for those who train, it can be a debilitating feeling.

In this article we break down our top five exercises that you can start implementing today to help address the underlying causes of lower back pain and stiffness.

3 Exercises To Improve Your Posture

Did you know that poor posture could have a negative impact on your training?

Fair to say that most of us spend a significant time hunched over our phones scrolling Instagram or working on a computer. Over time this can add up resulting in rounded shoulders, a slouched back and forward head posture that can lead to muscular imbalances and put you at increased risk for injury.

Luckily we’ve found a solution! Fix (and prevent) poor posture by including these exercises in your warm up or post training accessories.

5 [Evidence-Based] Ways To Boost Your Immune System

Now, more than ever, it is especially important for us to find ways to help support our immune system. Below are some well known, and maybe not-so-well known strategies for boosting immune system function. Whats great is that these strategies all have actual research evidence supporting the claims and they can easily be implemented into your daily life!

How Creatine Will Boost Your Athletic Performance

Did you know that Creatine is one of the most researched and evidence-backed legal supplements available to athletes? Numerous studies have demonstrated the safety of long-term use and it has been shown to increase muscle mass and strength, as well as enhance recovery.

3 Exercises To Strengthen And Protect Your Knees

Strengthening the knee and surrounding structures is so important to your lower body health and function! Targeting the muscles and other structures around the knee can help to reduce the risk of injury and pain at the hips, knees, ankles and even feet. Try these three exercises so you can continue running, lifting, football or whatever way you like to move, for many years to come!

5 Tips To Optimize Your Recovery After Surgery

In a perfect world, you would be able to train year round as hard as you possibly could and never get hurt but training at the ragged edges of your ability can come at a price. As a result, surgery may be necessary to get you back to baseline or give you another shot at achieving your athletic goals. Here are five strategies you can implement to help you optimize your recovery after surgery.

Sleep Habits And Their Effect On Your Recovery

For the most part, exercise (like weightlifting) can improve your sleep quality and duration. However, it is common to see your sleep habits disrupted as a result of aggressive exercise and that can impact your recovery. Some studies suggest that excessive or aggressive exercise can overstimulate the bodies natural stress responses and stress hormones, leading to an increased heart rate and alertness. Throw into the mix a pre-workout Fast Twitch RTD and you could have trouble falling asleep missing critical recovery gains as result. We have pulled some tips that you can implement TONIGHT to dramatically change your sleep habits and improve your recovery.

IPAR, Nutrition and SupplementsNicole LimAugust 22, 2017Weightlifting, Olympic weightlifting, Training, Sleep, Recovery, Cal StrengthComment