Fitness top of pageSkip to Main ContentSearchAutonomous Athletes: Attaining Elite PerformanceReaching elite levels of athletic performance takes significant commitment. By and large, autonomous athletes are the ones to reach this...Brian Bender, PhDFeb 24, 20235 min read10 Micronutrients Ultra-Endurance Athletes NeedOptimal nutrition is important for everyone’s health. But when it comes to those training for ultra-endurance events, you need to double...Brian Bender, PhDApr 21, 20213 min readInvisible Monitoring: How Top Athlete's Track Health and PerformanceFor High Performance staff, gathering good data on a consistent basis is a central factor for helping maximize health and performance...Matt HauckFeb 19, 20216 min readDehydration and Cognitive Performance: How to Stay FocusedA feeling of brain fog is all too common for most of us. But an important part of your diet may be contributing to a lack of cognitive...Brian Bender, PhDDec 17, 20204 min readHydration Tracking - [Interviews with the Pros]“Without proper hydration, everything else in the training of my athletes will fail.” - Jeff Waters, head strength and conditioning coach...Brian Bender, PhDOct 23, 20209 min readHigh Blood Pressure and ExerciseBlood pressure can be influenced by various factors, including diet, genetics, race, age, and exercise. We know, for example, that eating...Brian Bender, PhDMar 18, 20204 min read5 Best Health Gadgets to Help You Stay Fit and HealthyGuest article written by Rachel Grace. Keeping yourself fit and healthy sounds easy, but in reality, it’s often far from easy. Luckily,...Brian Bender, PhDJul 14, 20193 min readWeight Lifting and Protein Intake (Protein Requirements)Dietary protein can enhance muscle mass development. Several studies have been published that investigate the role of protein intake on...Brian Bender, PhDOct 19, 20184 min readRespiratory Quotient: (Find and Use Yours)The respiratory quotient is a number unique to your lifestyle and body composition that shows up primarily in the world of fitness and...Brian Bender, PhDOct 1, 20187 min readWellness Technology Review: Heart Rate MonitorsQuantifying your heart rate pervasively is becoming easier as technology continues to shrink, battery power continues to improve, and...Brian Bender, PhDSep 30, 20183 min readbottom of page We use cookies on our website to see how you interact with it. By accepting, you agree to our use of such cookies.Privacy PolicySettingsAccept