Caffeine is a stimulant found in coffee, tea, and cacao plants. It stimulates the brain and central nervous system, boosting alertness and preventing fatigue. Athletes frequently use caffeine. Historically, it is said that the first tea was brewed in 2737 B.C. Several years later, the coffee bean was discovered by an Ethiopian shepherd who noticed…
Zuu is a relatively new workout program that has been gaining popularity in recent years. It is a high-intensity, low-impact workout that combines bodyweight movements, cardio exercises, and strength training. Zuu is designed to be a full-body workout that targets every muscle group and helps participants improve their strength, agility, flexibility, and endurance. In this…
Recently, the idea of improving one’s mental performance is gaining some attention. Why not put effort into our mental performance the same way we put effort into our physical health, right? Nootropics are thought to do just that. An ergogenic aid for the brain. Nootropics refer to any substance or dietary supplement that can enhance…
The world of nutrition is no stranger to controversy. Everyone has opinions on specific foods, diets, supplements, and how to prepare foods. Soy is definitely one of those foods. Soy has been accused of decreasing male testosterone, promoting cancer, and interfering with thyroid function. Let’s take a closer look at the science and see if…
Kettlebells are a versatile and effective tool that personal trainers can use to add variety and challenge to their clients’ workouts. Incorporating kettlebells into training programs can provide a number of benefits for both personal trainers and their clients. One of the main advantages of using kettlebells is that they can be used to…
As a personal trainer, it’s important to have a wide range of exercises and workouts in your toolkit to keep your clients motivated and engaged. Engaging workout programs include TacFit training. One workout that can be especially effective for improving fitness and overall health is boxing. Boxing is a high-intensity, full-body workout that can…
β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate, better known as HMB in the bodybuilding world, is touted as being a safe and effective way to improve body composition, aid in recovery and illicit strength gains. HMB is universally recognized as safe and is included under the list of permissible substances according to the International Olympic Committee (IOC). In other words, HMB…
Lateral hip pain is a fairly common ailment and more often than not, people are resorting to clamshells and glute stretches to deal with it. Sound familiar? But what if these common fixes for lateral hip pain can actually make it worse? Lateral hip pain is often associated with poor lateral stability of the pelvis…
Leucine has been called the “most important” amino acid because it promotes muscle growth and recovery. As an essential amino acid (EAA), leucine must be supplied through diet or supplements. Consuming a balanced ratio of EAA stimulates protein synthesis—adequate leucine intake maximizes this effect. Here are the science based best practices for integrating leucine into…
Training to “failure” has always been a hot topic in the fitness industry, with many diverging opinions and ideas that can make it hard to clarify how one should approach their training. For this reason, one of the goals of my PhD research is to help elucidate the influence of “proximity-to-failure” on muscle hypertrophy….
