The Definitive Guide to Collagen Synthesis: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Increase It Naturally
by Scott Hogan, ACE-CPT, COES Collagen synthesis is a blanket term that describes the process in which your body produces and forms collagen structures.It’s like muscle protein synthesis, but for your joints. And just like you can exercise, eat, and supplement to increase protein synthesis (and muscle strength), you can do the same for your connective tissue. To be clear, […]
Continue readingSupplements for Injury Recovery: The Definitive Guide
by Scott Hogan, ACE-CPT, COES Athletes and Weekend Warriors depend on Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen to manage pain and inflammation after an injury.But long-term studies show NSAIDs do more harm than good.They interfere with the natural healing process, reduce collagen mass at injury repair sites, and increase chances of re-injury by as much as 25%.The goods news […]
Continue readingThe Anti-Inflammatory Diet, Simplified
The Anti-Inflammatory Diet, Simplified by Scott Hogan, ACE-CPT, COES From avoiding nightshades to cursing all forms of dairy, the wacky world of Anti-Inflammatory Diets has gotten… well… wacky. The back-and-forth debates on which foods to eat, which to avoid, and exactly how to brew your coffee for maximum anti-inflammation benefits have muddied the water. In this article, we aim to simplify anti-inflammatory […]
Continue readingWhat Causes Leg Cramps at Night (and How to Prevent Them)
by Scott Hogan, ACE-CPT, COES Nocturnal leg cramps can be a literal pain in the a** (though they more commonly affect the muscles of the lower legs and feet). Unlike typical muscle cramps, they’re usually NOT caused by dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, or even overuse. In most cases, there are several variables causing this sleep-interrupting nuisance. In this article, […]
Continue readingWhy Hot Coffee Doesn’t Damage Collagen (Plus 5 Research-Backed Reasons to Put Collagen in Your Morning Coffee)
by Scott Hogan, ACE-CPT, COES In this article, we break down:The science of collagen thermal degradation, and why hot coffee does not kill collagenHow coffee plays an integral role in the daily routines of Americans (and why we care)Research-backed benefits of collagen protein supplementationWhy putting collagen powder in your coffee turns your morning ‘joe into a veritable superfood Q: […]
Continue readingOur Philosophy
by Scott Hogan, ACE-CPT, COES The mainstream image of fitness is doing exercises you hate and eating food that tastes like crap to impress people you probably don’t even like. This line of thinking leaves people disappointed, jaded, and injured.It’s all backwards. You shouldn’t have to choose between optimizing performance (now) and your health (later).Fitness should be about […]
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