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2026 SMART Goals: A Simple Plan to Start Strong
Most New Year goals fail because they are too vague to track. This guide breaks down the SMART framework and uses the Crescent City Classic 10K as an example goal with checkpoints, recovery, and a free 2026 planner download.
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Anabolic Resistance: Why Muscle Gains Change With Age
As we get older, many people feel like they’re training just as hard but seeing fewer results. That’s not failure, it’s physiology. This article explains anabolic resistance, why it happens, and how smarter training and protein habits can help you stay strong, capable, and confident as you age.
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Oct 31, 2025
Magnesium Glycinate, HRV, and Recovery: A Simple Guide for High-Performers
Better recovery starts at night. Discover how magnesium glycinate can support HRV, calm the stress response, and help you wake up ready to perform.
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Do Guardian Caps Really Protect Against Concussions?
Guardian Caps may not reduce head impact severity, according to a new 2025 study. But DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, shows real promise in reducing brain injury biomarkers in football players. Learn how the latest science connects helmet technology and nutrition in protecting athletes from concussions.
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Oct 17, 2025
What You Should Know About Lead in Protein Powders: As Featured on WWLTV
WWLTV’s Fitness and Nutrition Expert, Spencer Shilstone, discusses Consumer Reports’ findings that two-thirds of 23 popular protein powders sold online contained lead. Learn how MaxWell Nutrition uses third-party lab testing and high-quality ingredients to ensure product safety and transparency.
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The Injury Desk: Taysom Hill’s Return to Sport - How to Train During the Season After a Major Knee Injury
Written by: Spencer Maxwell Shilstone, NASM-CES/PES/CNC/CPT
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Understanding What It Takes to Compe...
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The Injury Desk: Coming Back from an ACL or Multi-Ligament Tear - What Research and NFL Stars Teach Us
Injuries like ACL tears and knee dislocations can sideline athletes for months — and sometimes change careers forever. What does it really take to come back? From Tyreek Hill’s devastating knee injury to Nick Chubb’s long road back, and the Saints’ own Taysom Hill and Foster Moreau working toward a return, we break down the science of recovery, the stages of return to sport, and the role of strength, mindset, and nutrition in making a full comeback.
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Aug 20, 2025
Wellness Wednesday: Making the Plank Fun
Planks don’t have to be static. The bear plank turns a simple quadruped position into a full-body stability drill that lights up your abs, shoulders, and hips—without long, boring holds.
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