performance

To gain an edge in any sport, all members of a team must become the strongest link in the chain possible. And that’s why McLaren Racing has launched the Optimum Nutrition Performance Hub. The hope is that an environment that is specially designed to unlock human performance off the track will...

Navy SEALs have long been revered for the commitment to excellence that they bring to their craft. These elite warriors push themselves to the absolute limit, both physically and mentally, operating in some of the world’s most demanding environments. But what happens when they transition from...

Dropping calories is one of the surest methods used by those who want to cut weight, but until now, the common belief has been that less energy consumed will lead to poorer workout performance. Not so, says a recent scientific report. In order to understand the effects of calorie restriction on...

Serial entrepreneur, investor and social media personality Tai Lopez has periodically shared glimpses on social media into how he maintains his peak state both mentally and physically, but the first time, we asked him to dive deep into exactly how he sets up everything from his morning routine...

Mobility training is the utilization and the ability to actively move a joint (where two bones meet) before being restricted by surrounding tissues (ligaments, tendons, muscles). Examples of mobile joints include ankles, hips, thoracic spine, and shoulders. Performance refers to how effectively...

In the midst of America’s wellness revolution, with boutique gyms popping up on every corner and smart wearables tracking our every move, there’s a fitness foundation being neglected: foot health. As we lift more weight and clock more miles onto our bodies, it’s time to zoom in on the underrated...

An F1 driver has fitness demands slightly different from your everyday automotive athlete. Drivers like Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, and Lando Norris are tasked with navigating $15 million single seaters through some of the most unique road courses in the world. A typical race—by F1...

IMG Academy Duncan Simpson, Ph.D, CMPC is a sports psychologist and the director of personal development at IMG Academy — a boarding school and sports training institute located in Bradenton, Florida. The school was founded in 1978 and has become known for being one of the world’s leading...

Despite the best efforts of athletes, nobody can always come out on top. Even with immense skill and determination, hiccups in performance are inevitable – making it essential for any serious athlete to understand how to deal with disappointment when they arise. On M&F Reps podcast, Zack Zeigler...

Top athletes are always looking to get the most out of their performance by training to reach their maximum potential. A big part of their training may include finding ways to improve their breathing patterns, optimizing lung capacity, and shortening recovery time. Once thought of as just a way...

Recently, I flew to New York City to take part in a three day High Performance Lifestyle Performance event. I’d gotten to know the Founder, Brian Mazza when he was a guest on my Midlife Male Podcast and he invited me out to experience this event. So what is a high performance lifestyle? I’ve...

Incredibly, the average American is more likely to reach for a cup of Joe than a glass of water with research suggesting that 66% of the population drinks coffee every day, at an average rate of 3.1 cups. So, it follows that we would want to know more about this wildly popular beverage, and...

Maintaining a high level of performance during your workouts while in a calorie deficit can be tough. Use these tips to make it a bit easier for yourself. Performance is easily sustained when caloric intake is plentiful. When food intake is high, the body has a surplus of energy available to...

Have you heard about Nootropics? These brain-hacking supplements can increase mental alertness and focus, but they're also proven to boost performance. People are really jumping on the “brain enhancer” supplement band-wagon lately. These brain enhancers are known as nootropics, a word coined by...

2 Things That Beat Coffee for Workouts Tired before your workout? These two things may be better than caffeine for optimizing exercise performance. Caffeine and Robbing the Sleep Bank Too many of us view sleep as a bank account filled with hours, minutes, and seconds. When we don't have enough...

2 Things That Beat Coffee for Workouts Tired before your workout? These two things may be better than caffeine for optimizing exercise performance. Caffeine and Robbing the Sleep Bank Too many of us view sleep as a bank account filled with hours, minutes, and seconds. When we don't have enough...

Clenbuterol Clenbuterol (Spiropent) is a beta-receptor agonist drug used in the treatment of asthma and in bodybuilding for the purpose of fat loss. In some instances, it can also be used to enhance performance in endurance exercise. When to use clenbuterol Clenbuterol should only be used when...

Before we get into the question of if you should take probiotics, we need touch upon the different categories of supplements. Supplements have traditionally been separated into two broad categories: Products for serious athletes and fitness diehards that yield noticeable results in muscle...

One of the hottest ingredients as of late in the supplement industry for increasing performance is that of quercetin, it’s being promoted to provide a more ‘natural’ form of energy and to promote recovery. The truth is that quercetin is an effective supplement for intense training regimens, but...

If you’ve dabbled in the supplement industry much you’re likely well aware of the popular sports supplement creatine monohydrate and its performance-enhancing effects. However, as with most any industry, the natural evolution of supplements has led to companies taking on their own endeavor to...