by Carlene Starck, PhD - Metabolic Nutrition Scientist | Jan 23, 2026 | article, Natural Nutrition
Protein and amino acid composition and digestibility Protein quality isn’t just about the protein.Current protein quality measures are based on amino acid composition and digestibility, and they have taken us a long way. They’ve been an important step forward and...
by Ralph Teller, Mountaineer, Ironman Triathlete | Jan 15, 2026 | article, Natural Nutrition
Whole nutrient based natural foods The USDA has recently published the 2025 – 2030 Recommended Dietary Guidelines which changes the focus to emphasize the importance of eating whole nutrient-dense based natural foods as protein, dairy, vegetables, fruits,...
by Chef James, THE PERFORMANCE CHEF | Jan 11, 2026 | article, Athletic Performance
Powerful food pairings 💪🏻 In performance sports, power duo’s can be unstoppable and the same goes for nutrition, what you pair together can be just as important as what you put on the plate.Some foods are powerful alone just like some athletes, but when combined with...
by Ralph Teller, Mountaineer, Ironman Triathlete | Jan 9, 2026 | article, Athletic Performance, Brain and Mental Power
Neuroprotective mechanisms of endurance exercise Significant evidence suggests regular exercise improves brain health and that a sedentary and unhealthy lifestyle accelerate brain aging. A recent study published in The Lancet explored what are the neuroprotective...
by Brenton Barker, Coach, Author, Head Sports Advisor | Dec 28, 2025 | article, Athletic Performance
The Six Virtue Categories Pyramid No one in the industry is building junior athlete frameworks like we are. No one.Not even close. The Six Virtue Categories Pyramid — is a sequenced, age-appropriate, evidence-informed framework for developing character in young...
by Sergio Borges, USA Triathlon Level III Coach | Dec 26, 2025 | article, Athletic Performance
Why Respiratory Rate Is Often a Better Predictor of Recovery and Illness Than Heart Rate Variability In endurance sports, athletes obsess over Heart Rate Variability (HRV) as if it were the ultimate readiness metric. HRV is valuable — it reflects parasympathetic...
