The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was created in 1999 to combat the use of drugs and doping in sports. Currently, there are enough banned substances to fill eight-pages on WADA’s list. (You can view the entire list here.) Everyday athletes, too, need to be concerned about what goes into their bodies more for health reasons… read more

Caffeine has proven benefits for athletes and lifters as an energy enhancer. It might also potentially boost concentration and clear thinking. In fact, some studies suggest that caffeine can even aid athletic performance during endurance activities and make the task at hand seem easier by roughly six percent. More than half of the population consumes caffeine —… read more

With a typical back extension exercise you stop at 45 degrees; this variation of the movement works the lower back (specifically your erector spinae — the muscles that run the length of your back), lats, glutes, and hamstrings. But when you adjust the angle to 90 degrees you’re targeting more of the muscles you use… read more

Fat is a macronutrient, which is something the body requires in large amounts. That means the whole “Eating fat will make you fat.” doesn’t really hold up. A better statement would be: “Eating junk and saturated fat will make you fat.” But why let facts get in the way of a popular saying? Eating healthy… read more

It should come as no surprise that there are companies that take short cuts when engineering their formulas for workout supplements. They forgo quality ingredients and attempt to pass cheaper, less effective ones as must-haves when, in reality, what they’re offering isn’t worth the price of admission. Over the past few years “protein spiking” has… read more

How many of you have walked into work in the a.m. only to leave when it’s pitch black … and it’s not even 5:30 p.m.? It can be tough on motivation, and allow a late-afternoon slump to derail your training. But guess what: your competition isn’t taking days off. So to keep your edge you… read more

“As an athlete, it’s an absolute miracle if I can go to the gym or the baseball field and feel 100%.” Says newly retired pro baseball player Dean Espy. “You play 140 or 160 games, and by game 100 you can barely get out of bed. But if you don’t go train, how are you… read more

When you’re training hard and your body is pouring sweat, you’re doing more than drenching your workout attire — you’re losing fluids and electrolytes. Neglecting to replenish the lost duo can lead to sluggishness and diminished performance. Not good, especially when you’re trying to stay a step ahead of the competition. So whether you’re about… read more

Yes, quinoa is a superfood that’s enjoying its moment right now. But quinoa is also considered an “ancient” grain. Meaning, it’s been around a long, long time. And since it has regained favor among the health and fitness crowd, you may have found yourself consuming your fair share of quinoa. Nothing wrong with that, except… read more

While the weather’s warm we understand you not wanting to plant yourself inside of a dim-lit and dingy gym for hours on end. Unfortunately for athletes, it’s not always an option. Gym time is when you build the power and strength to perform when it’s game time. However, there are those summer days when you… read more

When’s the last time you took inventory of your gym bag? Last winter? Last fall? Oh boy. From the shoes you’re strapping onto your feet to the tools you’re using to burn calories to the shaker cup you’re using to mix up your favorite NSF Certified for Sport P4 workout supplements, it’s time to restock… read more

As the summer weather heats up and you’re sweating more, it’s vital to keep tabs on hydration levels. Smart money says that most of the time you’re sucking down water to quench your thirst. While you work out, maybe you’re downing a pre-, intra-, and post-workout drink from P4’s stable of NSF Certified for Sport… read more