Blog & Article

Holistic Wellness Approach

Nutritional Strategies for Post-Exercise Recovery

Synopsis: A study in Sports Medicine outlines the necessity of adequate carbohydrate, protein, and fluid intake post-exercise to optimize recovery and maintain performance. SpringerLink Why It Matters: This research aligns with MitoWerks’ approach to integrating nutrition counseling into their programs to support clients’ recovery and performance goals.

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Holistic Wellness Approach

Optimal Nutrition Timing for Workouts

Synopsis: Verywell Health emphasizes the importance of personalized nutrition strategies, including the timing of meals before and after workouts to optimize performance and recovery. Verywell Health Why It Matters: This information supports MitoWerks’ focus on individualized nutrition plans to enhance clients’ training outcomes and overall health.

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Science-Backed Innovation

The Elite Athlete Mindset

Synopsis: An article from LOVB explores how elite athletes develop mental strategies to handle stress and maintain focus, offering insights applicable beyond sports. League One Volleyball (LOVB) Why It Matters: Understanding and applying these mental strategies can enhance clients’ performance and resilience, aligning with MitoWerks’ philosophy of training the mind

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Science-Backed Innovation

Simone Biles Advocates for Mental Health in Athletics

Synopsis: Time magazine reports on Simone Biles’ impact on gymnastics and her advocacy for mental health, highlighting her decision to prioritize well-being during the Tokyo Olympics. Time Why It Matters: Biles’ actions emphasize the importance of mental health in athletic performance, resonating with MitoWerks’ commitment to integrating mindset training into

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Precision Nutrition

Functional Training Enhances Daily Movement

Synopsis: An article from the Albert Lea Tribune highlights how functional training improves the ability to perform everyday activities by focusing on movements that mimic real-life tasks. Core Health & Fitness+3Albert Lea Tribune+3Prime Intensity Training+3 Why It Matters: This supports MitoWerks’ emphasis on functional movement training to enhance clients’ daily

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Precision Nutrition

Functional Strength Training Benefits

Synopsis: Verywell Health discusses how functional strength training improves overall strength, balance, coordination, and flexibility by engaging multiple muscle groups simultaneously. Verywell Health Why It Matters: This aligns with MitoWerks’ approach to training that prepares clients for real-world physical demands through comprehensive functional exercises.

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Performance Optimization

Exercise as Mitochondrial Medicine

Synopsis: An article in Annual Reviews discusses how regular exercise induces beneficial adaptations in mitochondria, supporting the concept of exercise as a form of mitochondrial medicine. •ResearchGate+6Annual Reviews+6Fisiología del Ejercicio+6 Why It Matters: This reinforces the scientific foundation of MitoWerks’ training programs, which leverage exercise to enhance mitochondrial health and

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Performance Optimization

Ergothioneine Enhances Mitochondrial Function and Exercise Performance

Synopsis: A recent study published in Cell Metabolism reveals that ergothioneine, a naturally occurring amino acid, directly activates MPST, leading to improved mitochondrial respiration and enhanced exercise performance in mice. Cell+2ScienceDirect+2PubMed+2 Why It Matters: This research underscores the potential of ergothioneine as a supplement to boost mitochondrial function, aligning with

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