You have probably heard the saying that your body is 80% diet and 20% exercise. However, that calculation is missing something. It’s missing the 8 hours of body sleep you need a day, which would be 33% of that equation. Sleeping is a very important part of your day and should not be skipped. When […]
Everyone gets stressed out at the beginning of a new school year. You will have a great deal on your mind when the first week hits and multiple items running through your head like what building am I in or did I buy the right textbook? However, one thing you should not stress about at […]
This topic has been a debate at the gym since machines hit the gym. Some people think that free weights, don’t maximize your gains. While others think that machines are pointless and won’t help you get fit. The question is who is right? Free Weights – Pros and Cons Free Weight Pros – You will […]
There is a great deal to consider when designing your own workout program. You are probably asking yourself where do I even start? Do I copy someone else’s workout program? I am going to the gym, but not seeing results? The answers to all your questions are simple: Step 1 – Knowing your body […]
Your teenager is an athlete and just like adult athletes, your teen is looking for an edge. Your teen’s health is very important to you and you’re wondering if Whey Protein is beneficial for your athlete. Whey Protein can benefit your teenager in more ways than muscle gain. Whey Protein can improve memory, reduces stress […]
Alright so you just started a brand-new workout routine and you are on a new healthy diet. You’ve been on this new routine for three days and your noticing that your pants still fit the same! You are asking yourself: How long will this new diet take? Is it a few days, weeks or months? […]
At Performance Inspired Nutrition, inspiring people to give back is as important as living a healthy lifestyle. We started PI in part to support our charity efforts. What have our partners been up too? Recently two of our partners Mark Wahlberg and Marcus Luttrell teamed up in spreading the word on veteran’s online exchange Program. […]
There are numerous factors that lead to an athlete’s accomplishments and the main factor an athlete often forgets is hydration. It does not matter if you spend hours on end training for your event if you are not properly hydrated. Hydration is an outstanding factor, in how an athlete will perform. Dehydration can also lead […]
You have probably heard that a gluten-free diet is for people who suffer from Celiac Disease. However, this is not the case. A gluten-free diet can also benefit your health, in more ways than one. A gluten-free diet can improve your sleep, flatten your stomach and much more. The benefits of a Gluten-Free Diet Being […]
Smoothies are a delicious and simple way to pack in all of the healthy nutrients that your body needs. The best smoothies contain vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, complex carbs, protein, and healthy fats. When made correctly, smoothies can contain a good chunk of the nutrition found in a fork and knife kind of meal, but […]
It’s easy to see why the gym can be enticing: it’s convenient, it’s predictable, and the climate never changes. However, recent studies have found that exercising in the great outdoors offers benefits that can’t be replaced by a treadmill, stationary bike, or any other type of indoor workout. Keep reading to learn four reasons why […]
You have to count calories when you’re on a diet, right? If you want to lose weight you’re told you have to eat fewer calories than you burn, which means you have to count every last calorie that you consume throughout the day. Not exactly. Below we’ve listed four evidence-based reasons why you should stop […]
Research has shown that people can get fit in just 4 minutes of exercise per day. Your initial reaction may be to laugh at this seemingly impossible statement, but before you call us crazy let us explain. Tabata training, which was first described by the Japanese professor Izumi Tabata in 1996, involves high intensity interval […]
Did you wake up today and just not feel like doing anything at all? Do you lack the motivation to get done what you know you need to get done? Or maybe you are motivated to get things done, but you just don’t have the energy. A case of the “blahs” as some call it. […]
Post-workout protein is a staple of any decent workout nutrition plan, right? You’re told that protein intake after a workout is necessary to help repair your hard worked muscles and encourage them to increase. While this is true, recent research has found that ingesting protein before your workout may be even more beneficial. With conflicting […]
If your goal is to get big, one of the best ways to get there is to optimize your big 3 lifts: the squat, the bench press, and the deadlift. These compound lifts have been trusted by bodybuilders for years as a surefire way to build muscle mass. In fact, bodybuilding.com says that, “Barbell lifts […]
Las Vegas – UFC® today announced a new partnership with Performance Inspired™ that establishes the brand as the “Official Sports Supplement” of UFC. With this partnership, Performance Inspired will supply its line of sports products to the UFC Performance Institute at the “Performance Inspired Fueling Station” for use by athletes currently competing under the UFC […]
Back pain is something that everyone deals with from time to time. Sleeping in a weird position or spending all day hunched over your desk at work is all it takes to have a stiff back for a day or two. But this common complaint can often lead to more serious issues. In fact, back […]
Fact: muscles aren’t built at the gym, muscles are built during recovery. At the gym, muscles are torn up and it’s those micro-tears that build muscle. That is if you’re giving them proper time to recover, of course. Neglecting post workout recovery can actually deter you from strengthening and building the muscles that you want. […]
Bench press is the classic lift on chest day. Some even call this move the true measure of a man’s strength. But if bench press is the only exercise you’re doing during your chest workout, you’re most likely not seeing the results you want. Steve Lischin, M.S., NASM, C.P.T., explains to Men’s Health that there […]
