Which protein powder is right for you? You’ll find a vast number of protein powders on your natural grocers’ shelves, including vegan, gluten-free and organic varieties. Which one is right for you? The first consideration is protein quality, traditionally rated by biological value (BV), the proportion of a protein that can be synthesized and used   Read More

Natural Remedies for Occasional Athletes When Friday rolls around, freedom from the work week is so close you can taste it. You were born to be outside, climbing those mountains, hoisting those sails, the sun warm on your shoulders. If you’ve been cooped up indoors, the urge to get outside and move can be irresistible.   Read More

Why more competitors are ditching gluten There’s a surprising new trend in the sports world: An increasing number of athletes are “going against the grain,” eliminating wheat- and gluten-based pasta, waffles, and cereals in their diet, to give themselves a winning edge. Some switch to improve their health; others to improve performance. After years of   Read More

These remedies team up to ease joint pain and inflammation Joint pain and inflammation don’t just inflict arthritis sufferers. Athletes and exercise enthusiasts, especially runners and strength trainers, can experience joint aches and pains as well, which can develop into arthritis with time. When joints are ailing, there’s a tendency to look for one thing   Read More

The Vitamin Shoppe makes waves with its Swim Across America sponsorship Interestingly enough, the history of Swim Across America began with a run called Jeff Keith’s Run Across America, which was inspired by a run across Canada. The run across Canada was attempted by Terry Fox, the famous Canadian athlete and humanitarian who, after losing   Read More