Joint Health – Coach Approved Jello Shooters

Coach Approved Jello Shooters As endurance athletes, we put significant wear and tear on our joints through high impact and repetitive exercise.  New research is showing that our diet is one of our fundamental approaches to protecting our joints and preventing possible session ending damage.   A University of California at Davis study published in the American […]

How (and why) to make the perfect Super Shake

How (and why) to make the perfect Super Shake Maybe you need a quick breakfast before sunrise yoga, or an energy-replenishing lunch you can eat on your way from the gym to a meeting.  Something you can tote in the car or a knapsack. Something that doesn’t require cutlery, napkins, or a fancy tablecloth. Something healthy. […]

What should you eat when sick? [Infographic]

What should you eat when sick? [Infographic]  Foods that help you fight bugs faster (and avoid catching them at all). You might not realize it, but what happens in your digestive tract plays a hugerole in how well you’re able to fight off germs. And what you eat — even, at times, whether you eat — can […]

All About Caffeine

Authored by Ryan Andrews and originally published by our partner Precision Nutrition. There’s nothing like a good ol’ espresso buzz before a morning workout; after all, research shows that caffeine can improve your athletic performance temporarily. But is it GOOD for you? How does it work? We review the evidence. What is caffeine? Caffeine is […]

What is the Best Diet for Athletes?

Okay, this post might be counterintuitive to the title.  At Triple Victor, we believe there is no actual “best” diet for our athletes.  Instead we teach a nutritional framework of best practices to help athletes achieve their desired outcomes based on things like their sport and body type.  We understand that most people want a […]

Study Shows Carbohydrates Loading Increases Performance in CrossFit Athletes by 10%

A recent university study on CrossFit athletes found that carbohydrate loading over three days prior to a testing session (key workout) increased performance by 10.2% compared 4.2% for a control group that maintained their low-carb diet into the testing session. The study investigated the effect of three consecutive days of increased carbohydrate intake on CrossFit […]