Are any foods truly "detoxifying"? I've previously written about how you should be very wary of any product that claims to be detoxifying. However, our world is full of chemical and natural toxins (caffeine, for example) that our body needs to deal with in order to...
Q: I've seen people advocating using ice cream as part of a post-workout shake. Is there any merit to this? This idea has been floating around online and in fitness magazines for a few years. But honestly, I wouldn't recommend it. Adding ice cream to your...
Q: Do food cravings mean that I am deficient in particular nutrients? A: If you’re dehydrated, feeling thirsty is your body’s way of urging you to drink water. If you’re tired, feeling sleepy is your body’s way of urging you to sleep. Our lives are full of...
In this installment of Ask Dr. Mike, We have Todd Bumgardner back with us to talk about fixing beginner deadlift mistakes. These tips will help you pull more weight and avoid injury. The deadlift is an incredible exercise that will pay you serious dividends in and...
In this installment of Ask Dr. Mike, Dr. Mike and Todd discuss and demonstrate warm-up exercises to use after sitting at a desk all day. Did you like the video? Do you have any questions? Please LIKE the post and post a comment...
In this installment of Ask Dr. Mike, Dr. Mike addresses a question from a Twitter follower, "How low should I go in a Romanian Deadlift?" Mike and Todd demonstrate the correct way to perform a RDL. tips for proper form: keep your spine as long as possible keep your...
In this installment of Ask Dr. Mike, Dr. Mike discusses the ratio of carbs to protein in recovery shakes. If carbs are reduced too much, does this impact recovery? Glycogen replenishment is discussed. What should common practice be, if I want to reduce carbs in my...
In this installment of Ask Dr. Mike, Dr. Mike discusses macronutrients. The step by step math behind determining and adjusting your macronutrient breakdown is shown. Did you like the video? Do you have any questions? Please LIKE the post and post a comment...
In this installment of Ask Dr. Mike, a Facebook fan's question about the proper technique to perform a kettlebell swing is addressed and demonstrated. keep control start in the correct position you should not feel any stress in your back with proper technique Did...
In this installment of Ask Dr. Mike, Dr. Mike answers a Facebook fan's question, "How do I function throughout the day when I am struggling with sleep deprivation?" Different options discussed are: power naps caffeine amino acids, specifically l-glycine Did you...
