Congrats Cory!

Cory finished second overall at the Lake Placid Half Marathon this past weekend in a smokin time of 1:18:39!! This was only 23 seconds off the winning time!!

Cory has been with Fluid since our beginnings on Sponsorhouse, and we are honored to be working with him. He is well on his way to becoming one of our platinum athletes and reaping the benefits of being not only a great athlete, but a wonderful person and image for FLUID!

Thank you Cory!!!

Ok, I’m sure you have heard somewhere that the American idea of a serving size is greatly messed up. That is an understatement. Luckily movies like “Super Size Me” and others are blowing the whistle on America’s diet. We indeed eat too much food. Not just too many carbs, or too much fat, but too much FOOD. Most American’s goals are too lose weight, which is associated with greater longevity and health. Others (such as elite athletes) want to gain lean body mass while removing excess body fat. Regardless of your goals, you should know your serving size. Even eating too much good food, is still eating too much. There are many secrets to success, but the obvious ones are simply put down the freakin’ fork. If you get a ton of food… eat half of it, and save the rest for lunch tomorrow. Another trick is to always leave food on your plate. I realize they’re are starving people in this world, but you can’t help them if you are obese and suffering from diabetes because you always insist on finishing your french fries and ice cream.

Check out the link below for valuable information on choosing serving sizes, and how to visualize them.

 http://education.wichita.edu/caduceus/examples/servings/index.htm

At FLUID we don’t believe in fad diets or dead end suggestions. We are serious about your health and your life. We will help you find problems in your diet, and help you eat what you love intelligently. There is a wrong way and right way to approach your diet. We know the right way, and are proud to help you.

Hey Guys!

The Fluid Blog outside of sponsorhouse is up and dedicated to you!

Check it out! We will have Nutrition Tips, Stories, Athlete Bios and More!

www.livefluid.blogspot.com

Stop by and leave a comment or submit your stories to get on the Blog!

Thanks everyone!

Team Fluid

Congrats Justin!

Justin is a fantastic MotoX rider that has had some serious success up in Sac Town! We are honored to be working with him, and look forward to many more trophies amd smiles!

You rock man!

Here is a recent quote:

"I just recently took 1st overall in the Collegeboy class on May 25th in the AMP Swift Dodge Sacramento Spring Series. It was a long journey getting the win and I wouldn't have been able to do it without your company's help. I've been using fluid on a daily basis now, and I must say IT WORKS! I use it after I workout and ride, and it keeps me from being sore after I'm done and even the next day. I'm so glad I started using it."

Hello Faithful FLUID friends, family, and athletes!

We have decided to start posting a workout of the week every thursday! These workouts are excellent for all athletes, and are called Metabolic Condtioning (METCon) workouts. They are short, intense, and very good for overall strength and endurance!

These workouts were made famous by the movie 300, and are also similar to Crossfit workouts. You will see workouts like these in martial arts and boxing gyms across the country as well. Our health specialists here at FLUID have designed these to help you kick your body up a notch baby!

Above all else, these are a lot of fun. Each week we would like to see your comments on the workouts, and we want you to report your times and rounds below. You'll know what we mean after you start doing them!

Here at FLUID, we are interested in your health and longevity as an athlete, these workouts will help you, and don't forget to knock back some ice cold Fluid after each session to get the most out of the workout!!

Here is the very first workout! Enjoy!

Workout of the Week: "Airport"

This workout will surely get your butt off the ground.

40 Anterior box jumps (24 inch box or more)

40 Jumping Pullups

Run 400 meters

80 Lateral box jumps (40 each side, 8 inch box or higher)

40 Ring Rows (Supine bar rows can be substituted)

Run 400 meters

40 Thrusters (20lb dumbbell)

40 Burpees (3 inches of air minimum, no baby burpees!)

Post your best times on our site for the workout…. lets see some sweat people!!

Protein shakes are not the devil, but sometimes the way they are marketed is. They would have you believe that drinking their shakes after a workout would somehow magically turn you into a lean, mean, muscle bound machine. It’s all about mass right? Wrong. Truth be told, the shakes do have a place in a healthy diet. Just not immediately after a workout. The key to proper muscle growth starts with proper recovery. Science has clearly shown that carbohydrates with a little protein following a workout is key. It also must take place within 30 minutes, or your window of opportunity slams shut faster then you can say “Male Enhancement!”

The fact remains that a protein rich meal approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours post training is essential. This is the first case where a protein shake can benefit the modern athlete. Depending on your weight, 25-50 grams of protein is ideal in this situation. Remember: More is not better. I would say that 1/2 grams of protein per kg of body weight is ideal. (Example: 220 lb male = 100 kg = 50 grams of protein)

The other ideal placement for protein shakes is before bedtime. This is a double edged sword for getting the most out of your recovery. First, eating a protein shake at bedtime theoretically increases the thermal affect of eating at night. This results in a more efficient metabolism. Second, bringing additional amino acids into your body before bed (sleep is where most anabolism takes place) is a fine idea. Last, most people enjoy sweets at night. A little chocolate milk with protein powder (around 200 kcals) is better then that Ice cream you have been inhaling while watching Sportscenter.

The bottom line: Don’t use protein shakes after a training session for at least 90 minutes. They are healthy, but only when consumed at the right time. If you want more details, just contact the sports nutrition experts at FLUID. We will always be ready to help you reach your goals.