Train Loco readers, it’s that time of the month again! We have an awesome and informative joint-interview with two great individuals who we really respect and like to call colleagues and friends. Shawn Wells is the VP of Research and Development and Chief Scientific Officer for BioTRUST Nutrition and Ryan Lowery is a young-star researcher and Director of the Powerhouse Human Performance Laboratory at … Read More
Vitamin D, the Truth!
Train Loco Readers…How We Doing!? Today we have an awesome guest blog by our friend and Registered Dietitian, Erik Bustillo. There’s a lot of misleading information on supplementing with Vitamin D so we wanted to get the correct information for all of you so you could know if supplementing with Vitamin D is safe, effective, and worth the money. Please … Read More
What is a Preworkout and Why Would I Want One?
How’s it going Train Loco readers! Today we have an awesome guest blog by Dr. Spencer Nadolski, a practicing physician and the Director of Examine.com. We asked Spencer to contribute a piece regarding the ever so popular preworkouts. There’s a lot of misleading information on preworkouts and these products are very popular and getting even bigger in this day and … Read More
The Magic Pill… aka Fat Burners
By Chris Martinez May. 19. 2011- It seems every time Summer comes around, an event or even a big vacation, hence Vegas, Miami, Cabo, beaches, pool parties (Rehab, Wet Republic), and then some, make us want to be in the best shape of our lives. Anyone that sits here and says they don’t want to look good for all the … Read More
Why Have Fish Oil In Your Diet?
By Chris Martinez Aug.23, 2010- A diet rich in omega-3 fish oil or healthy monounsaturated fats found in oils such as olive and canola may be beneficial for people with metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is an abundance of risk factors known to increase the chances of heart attacks and diabetes. Features of metabolic syndrome include high blood pressure, insulin resistance, … Read More
Caffeine Time!
By Eric Martinez September 2, 2010 Let’s talk a little bit about caffeine, I am sure the majority of people are hooked on this popular stimulant, I know I am. Caffeine may be the most widely used stimulant in the world. It is found in a variety of plants, dietary sources and non-prescription medications. Caffeine is absorbed rapidly and is … Read More