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Can a gluten-free diet make you a better athlete? That’s why some athletes believe – but is this backed by science? Read on and find out whether there’s a connection between dietary gluten and exercise performance.
Some athletes have enlarged hearts as a result of their training. This condition is known as athlete’s heart. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to distinguish from a more serious heart condition. Find out more about enlarged hearts in athletes.
There are virtually unlimited ways to incorporate exercise intensity into your workout. Here are eight of the most proven principles any athlete can use to promote growth. These principles are used in many of my workout programs like STS and Xtrain. Principles for increasing intensity are especially useful for power lifters and bodybuilders, but they translate easily to the aspects of other sports.
If you work out do you need more vitamin C? There’s no doubt that it’s important to get enough vitamin C for health but can getting more of it improve your exercise performance or help you recover better? Find out what research shows about the link between vitamin C and exercise.
Are you drinking enough water? If you’re like many people – probably not. If you do an intense workout, hydration is even more important and the effects of mild dehydration after a workout can linger throughout the day. Here’s why you should be drinking more water along with ideas on how to enjoy it more.
Strength and power – they’re both important for athletic performance, but they aren’t the same thing. An athlete may be strong, but if they lack power, they won’t be successful in most sports. Find out what the difference is between strength and power and, why each is important and how to develop each.
