Natalie Poitevien

02/03/2025

Taking a nature walk does wonders for your brain 🧠—just one hour outside can help reduce stress and boost mental well-being. 🌳

If you offer nature activities, be sure to promote the relaxation rewards and not just physical benefits, since nature walks reduce stress.

02/02/2025

Plant-based protein powders, like pea and brown rice blends, can build muscle just as effectively as whey. New research shows no significant difference in muscle protein synthesis when consumed post-workout. 💪

Nutrition

02/01/2025

Deep sleep plays a crucial role in solidifying motor memory and improving sports performance. Research highlights how the brain locks in successful movement patterns during non-REM sleep. 🧠💪

New research outlines the mental process for solidifying new motor memory and highlights the role of deep restorative sleep.

01/31/2025

Genetics play a key role in how we respond to exercise—some may see quicker muscle gains or cardiovascular improvements based on their DNA. 🧬

If your clients train together but have different outcomes, part of the reason for this may be fitness genetics.

01/30/2025

Satisfy your taste buds and help the planet with this Italian Mussel Soup 🌊🍲—a tasty twist on sustainable eating. A blue diet can nourish both you and the Earth!

People can benefit from eating something that typically has a better nutrition profile. That makes this satisfying Italian mussel soup a win.

01/29/2025

A high-fiber diet could do more than support heart health – it may also help reduce depression. Research shows premenopausal women with higher fiber intake have lower rates of depression, potentially due to gut health. 🥦🧠

A high-fiber diet has been linked to a range of health benefits. Now we can add mental health to the list, as fiber and depression are connected.

01/28/2025

Carbs play a key role in resistance training by helping boost workout volume and performance, especially after fasting periods or long sessions. Fueling properly before or during training could enhance your gains. 💪🥔🏋️‍♂️

Investigators did a comprehensive review of the literature on carbs for weightlifting and the impact on resistance training performance.

01/27/2025

Running offers a powerful boost for mental health, with benefits for mood, anxiety, and depression. But balance is key—too much can have adverse effects. 🏃‍♂️💪🧠

“Running has important positive implications for mental health, particularly depression and anxiety disorders,” note authors of a comprehensive study.

01/26/2025

This study challenges the common belief that low-fat diets lead to overeating. Participants on a low-fat diet consumed fewer calories without feeling hungrier, shedding more body fat in the process. 🍽️🥦📉

A controlled feeding study at the National Institutes of Health challenges the idea that low-fat diets per se spur on people to overeat.

01/25/2025

Resistance training does more than build muscle; it boosts metabolism, helps with weight loss, and improves overall health. Say goodbye to stubborn fat and hello to stronger muscles!

Research shows a healthy association between resistance training and weight loss, so encourage overweight clients to try strength training.

01/24/2025

Discipline is the choice between instant gratification and long-term goals. Stay focused on what matters most.

01/23/2025

Popular diets differ in more ways than just nutrition—they also have varied environmental impacts. 🌱 Plant-based diets like vegan and vegetarian rank the lowest in carbon emissions, while meat-heavy diets like keto and paleo are among the highest. 🌍

Not only do the most popular diets have differences in their nutrition ethos, but they also have differences in their environmental impact.