Q: What is EFS Liquid Shot? A: EFS LS (liquid shot) is a new energy product that provides endurance athletes with the nutrients they need to fuel working muscles and increase endurance during exercise. The EFS formula utilizes the latest clinical research on endurance nutrition and input from some of the best endurance athletes in […]

By Kris Walker MD
There are a multitude of energy bars on the market and you may be wondering, “How do I choose between them all?” The answer depends on what you are using the bar for. You can use a bar for a meal replacement or snack, energy boost before working out, calorie replacement during […]

by Robert Kunz MS
Every ingredient and component of Ultragen is engineered to be absorbed within the critical thirty-minute glycogen window.  Unlike whey protein concentrate or soy protein, Ultragen’s hydrolyzed and isolate whey proteins are very small di and tri-peptide molecules that get absorbed quickly.  The carbohydrates come exclusively from the highest glycemic sugar available-glucose, which […]

By Jeff Rocco, M.D.

Bob Seebohar has discussed the importance of Post-Workout Nutrition in an earlier Coaches’ Corner. The discussion of post-workout nutrition continues with a breakdown of the components of 7 popular recovery drinks and some key points to consider when choosing your recovery drink.
Recovery Drink Comparison Chart
Athletes train with the purpose of improving performance.  […]

Reviewed and Updated by ERB member Shawn Dolan, PhD, RD, CSSD: Professor in the Kinesiology Department at California State University, Long Beach. 

Introduction: Electrolytes, the mineral salts that conduct the electrical energy of the body, perform a cellular balancing act by allowing nutrients into the cell, while helping to remove waste products. Certain elements, such as […]