The Best “D” fense is a Great Offense

Recent studies show that 85% of Americans are Vitamin D deficient.  Who cares?  Well, if you are an athlete who wants to stay healthy, make more money or win games, you should! 

Here’s why:

Evidence shows that Vitamin D improves

1. reaction time
2. muscle strength
3. speed
4. endurance

On top of that, there is a tremendous amount of scientific data that indicates Vitamin D, unlike the H1N1 vaccine, is a more effective way to avoid the flu. 

The Institute 3E Training Staff recommends that athletes supplement with Vitamin D3, suntan regularly and test their Vitamin D levels every 4 months using the 25 (OH) D test.  When you get your levels within the “IDEAL” range you will play better and won’t have to worry about the germs you’ll pick up high fiving your cheering fans!

Vitamin D Levels for the Competitive Athlete

25 (OH) D

DEFICIENT	ACCEPTABLE	IDEAL
<50 ng/ml	50-80 ng/ml	80-100 ng/ml



Locker rooms these days are filled with "metro-sexuals" using the latest hair tonics, lotions, shave creams and other beauty products.  If you think guys like this are “less of a man,” you’re right!

Here’s why:

            These products are loaded with ingredients that lower testosterone!

            These feminizing ingredients include:

            ⁃            paraben

            ⁃            benzylparaben

            ⁃            butylparaben

            ⁃            etyhlparaben

            ⁃            methylparaben

            ⁃            propylparaben

So if you want to be “styling and profiling” without the castrating side effects, The Institute 3E Training Staff suggests "paraben –free” products such as those by Aubrey Organics, The Gentelmens Refinery and Double Duty by Organic Bath Company.

 

 



According to a recent study 9 out of 10 males are coming up short in the bedroom....when it comes to sleep that is. Getting enough sleep will help improve performance both on… and off the field. Follow these simple tips to ensure that you never slack off in the bedroom again.

• Sleep Tips:

1. Wake and sleep with the sun.  Go to sleep no later than 10:30 pm whenever possible and get up at sunrise (sleep 1 hour longer during stressful times). Examples: intense schedule, jetlag, aching body, tired or drained.

     2.  Avoid bright lights, such as florescent lights, for two hours prior to bed if possible.

     3.  Avoid stimulants such as caffeine after 3:30 pm especially on non-game days (the half-life

         of caffeine is six hours). 

     4.  Avoid alcohol near bedtime, as it stresses the body causing cortisol release.

     5.  Eat right for your metabolic type

          a. Be careful of desserts that are high in sugar and low in fat.

          b. Avoid blood sugar crashes at night by eating the appropriate balance of fat, protein

              and carbohydrates.

     6.  Clear all sources of EMF (Electromagnetic Field) pollution while sleeping:

          a. Cell Phones (battery out)

          b. Electric appliances should be far away from your bed

          c. Electrical circuits in walls and floors should not be located close to your bed

     7.  Control noise

     8.  Keep curtains drawn at night, light on skin can wake you.

     9.  Competition will elevate cortisol levels high enough to disrupt sleep. 

          Use the supplements listed below to promote rest and recovery:

• Rest and Recovery Supplements:
  • Magnesium Glycinate Chelate - 450mg
  • Inositol – ½-1tsp
  • Vitamin C - 2000mg
  • Phosphatidyl-choline – 4g

Follow the above recommendations, and being an MVP in the bedroom will be more than just a fantasy!