Workout Meals
High Quality Protein
A perfectly balanced and effective diet must include protein. Proteins are made of amino acids that are often called building blocks. This is because protein is located in every cell of the human body. Protein also creates and repairs cells. That’s why it is essential for children, teenagers, and pregnant women who need amino acids […]
Pre and Post-Workout Nutrition for Every Type of Exercise
Every workout needs the proper nutrition to fuel it correctly, but each mode of exercise requires a different approach to maximize performance because of the body’s several metabolic pathways that utilize different fuel sources. While nutrient timing may not mean everything, it can give you that single percentage advantage that can add to an extra […]
6 Easy Meal Prep Tips
Let’s face it—meal prep is no easy task. Adhering to a nutritional program takes quite a bit of planning and often times hours of work, and some people just don’t have time to make happen. Rather than prepare and store meals throughout the week, countless people decide to choose the drive through instead, which leads […]
10 Best Post-Workout Meals
There are many elements that go into a good workout. You need to be able to lift weights, do some cardio, and you need to eat in a way to where you can perform at high levels. After all, if you don’t have any energy, how can you possibly exercise at such a high level […]
10 Best Pre-Workout Meals
A pre-workout meal is something that can make or break a workout. If you eat too much prior to your workout, you could be sluggish and tired throughout. In contrast, a light, lean, and well-designed pre-workout meal can really fuel your body to reach the next level in your program so you can reach your […]
The Importance of Post-Workout Protein
A workout routine is a great start to building muscle in the body; actually it is 90 percent of the entire muscle building process. The other 10 percent of the muscle building process comes from diet and supplementation. Diet is an important part to leaning up and looking good. Supplementation with protein isn’t cheating nor […]
Maple Pecan Pie Protein Shake
Pie goes hand-in-hand with Fall. This time of year the pie cravings creep up on us. Unfortunately, however, pies are loaded with sugar and too much sugar can pack on the pounds. So save your pie indulgences for Thanksgiving and get your pie-fix with this guiltless Maple Pecan Pie Protein Shake. Maple Pecan Pie Protein […]
Healthy Banana Nut Breakfast Cookies
Here is a enticing recipe for Banana Nut Cookies that can be a great breakfast meal. Healthy Banana Nut Breakfast Cookies Ingredients: ½ cup oat flour (can be made by grinding whole oats in a blender or food processor) ½ cup rolled oats 2 egg whites ¾ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1 medium banana […]
Fit Fact: Post-Workout Chocolate Milk for Athletes
When it comes to post-workout recovery drinks, chocolate milk might not be the first thing that comes to your mind. However, recent studies have shown that this delicious beverage can be highly beneficial for athletes, especially runners. With its unique combination of carbohydrates, protein, and essential nutrients, chocolate milk has gained recognition as a top […]
Ultimate 6 Pack Abs Workout & Diet
At Lucas James Personal Training, we know finding ab exercises and the right abs workout for a sick six pack and perfect lower abs can be tough. We also know that an abs diet can help you achieve the most shredded physique because nutrition is seventy-five to eighty percent of accomplishing any fitness goal, 6 […]
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