By Siobhan Hicks, MPH Researchers have suggested that higher emotional intelligence (EI) is linked to improved psychological and physical health. Those who have higher EI are skilled both in understanding and regulating their own emotions, and in reading and managing the emotions of others.
Highly branched cyclic dextrin (HBCD). Is this beneficial for an athlete?
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS Carbohydrates often get a bad reputation in the news as they can be associated with weight gain, which is not entirely true and is very misleading. If you are an athlete, at any age, or if you engage in a lot of exercise and physical activity, consuming carbohydrates is essential to provide you with energy and help you maintain the muscle mass you have worked so hard to attain.
A Cup of Coffee before Exercise May Boost Energy
By Gabe Sanders, PhD, NSCA-CSCS Drinking a cup of coffee before your workout may provide you with a little more energy to power through your workout. Feeling energized during your workout will likely help you exercise with greater intensity and may even increase your endurance and help you to exercise for a longer period of time.