Building muscle is HARD WORK, and it takes time. There could be several reasons why you may feel like you’re having a hard time putting on muscle mass. Here what I typically see: Inadequate calorie and/or carb intake: Building muscle requires consuming a surplus of calories to support muscle growth. Are you treating your muscles […]

Bonking: The dreaded nemesis of athletes that strikes when their energy tanks hit rock bottom during intense workouts. It’s like hitting a wall made of jelly, where your muscles turn to mush, and your performance takes a nosedive. But fear not, mighty athlete! Here are some evidence-based tips to steer clear of the bonking abyss: […]

Are you curious like I am?  I need to know how things work! That’s our whole approach here at Build.  Education and knowledge are crucial to the implementation part – and let’s face it, actually doing the things consistently is what produces results!  Like they say – the more you know, the more you do. […]

What are BCAAs? You’ve probably heard that protein is the building blocks of muscle.  Your muscles are basically a big pile of stored proteins in your body.  So when you train your muscles (workout) you break them down and create damage within the muscle itself.  When it repairs itself, it grows and gets bigger and […]

What if there was a secret weapon behind reaching your weight loss goals that does NOT involve macro tracking, counting calories, restricting food groups, or anything else actually ‘food’ related. Dreamy, right?! If you find that hard to imagine, I’m with you.  I’m a numbers-nerd who’s all about science and strategies. You know what they say – you […]

With all the fuzz over collagen lately, you might be wondering…   Is collagen considered a sports performance supplement?  Collagen is a structural protein that is found in the connective tissue of animals, including humans. It is a major component of tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and bone.  While more research is needed to fully understand the […]

Insulin insensitivity, also known as insulin resistance, is a condition in which cells in the body become less responsive to the effects of insulin, resulting in reduced glucose uptake and increased blood sugar levels. Click here to learn more about your master hormone – insulin!   In a nutshell, when your cells are nice and […]

I agree with professional baseball player Jim Thome when he said, “The strongest thing I put into my body is steak and eggs. I just eat.”   I can’t count the number of students and clients alike who have asked me about commercial sports supplements over the years, from carb gels to steroids.  My response might […]

The sun is shining, and spring is officially here, which means it’s time to take your outdoor sports performance to the next level! We believe that optimal nutrition plays a crucial role in achieving your athletic goals. Here are three ways you can optimize your performance this season: 👉 Hydrate like it’s your day job! […]

Dieting but can’t lose weight? As frustrating as it is to feel like your body is broken because you’re working so hard at dieting and the weight just won’t come off. The GOOD news is that it’s almost always a pretty simple fix. That doesn’t mean it’ll be easy! Let me tell you about Jamie. […]