Keith Elmore , NASM Elite Trainer

Keith Elmore , NASM Elite Trainer's Blog

• Quick, portable recovery drink!

  5 Days Ago

  I often get asked about recovery drinks, smoothies, what to eat or drink after a workout etc. To me, one of the best, easiest and most portable recovery drinks contain orange Gatorade and vanilla protein. If you are training outside or going for a run it’s a quick easy way to get the desired simple sugars...Full Post

• Eat Mediterranean-style for better health

  On Apr 16

  Of all of the “diets” out there, I lean towards this style of eating the most. This article does a good job of giving an overview of main points of the diet as well as some facts on health benefits (Lowering cholesterol, blood pressure etc…) but also shares findings of a clinical trail that suggest the...Full Post

• Generation C: Is caffeine the next kids' health crisis?

  On Mar 18

  I ran across this article recently and it really struck a nerve with me.  Now, I am a big coffee drinker, love my Starbucks but I am also an adult. I am concerned to see so many kids (teenagers and younger) starting in on the energy drinks. We had this issue at our house a year ago, I have three step c...Full Post

• Running Shoe or Minimalist Shoe?

  On Feb 11

  Many of you trainers that are on the Sharecare platform probably get these newsletters from the NASM and this information may be redundant but if you have not seen this article it is, in my opinion, one of the best and most informative reads out there on barefoot running. I have discussed this before...Full Post

• What exactly does fiber do?

  On Nov 09

  What exactly is fiber and what does it do for us? We all hear that we need fiber in our diet but how much? What kind? And which foods to eat? This article is a basic overview of what all of us should know about fiber.
  
  http://www.cnn.com/2012/11/08/health/jampolis-explains-fiber/index.html?hpt=he_t3Full Post

• The do's and don'ts of running

  On Oct 10

  I love these articles, everything is so subjective. I personally agree with the author and feel that everyone can benefit from some form of cross training. I have seen with my own clientele, the benefits of a corrective exercise and core-strengthening program have had on their running.
  
  http://ww...Full Post

• Q: SHOULD I BREATHE THROUGH MY NOSE OR MY MOUTH?

  On Sep 11

  For all of you runners out there or people beginning a running program, this article might help you. I have heard this question kicked around a lot and I totally agree with the author on this one. He puts out some cool facts too.
  
  
  http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/fitness-coach/Should-I-Br...Full Post

• What is with that weird tape Olympians are wearing?

  On Aug 10

  
  I have been getting bombarded with questions about the kinesio tape that some of the Olympic athletes have been using in the games this summer. What is it? Why are they wearing it? Does it do anything? The tape is supposed to allow the muscles to work more efficiently and reduce pain during training...Full Post

• Best and Worst Foods for Diets

  On Jul 09

  I know we hear this all the time but sometimes seeing it in writing helps keep us on the right path.

  http://fitbie.msn.com/slideshow/best-and-worst-foods-diets

• The Most Common Food Challenges for Vegetarians

  On Jun 07

  If you are an athlete (Weekend, recreational or even professional) and like the benefits of a vegetarian diet but struggle with certain aspects, maybe this article will help. I know many people that are vegetarian and have heard issues about all of these. The article comes from Athletes Performance

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