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What’s Your Eating Personality?

We are all born intuitive eaters. As babies, we fussed and cried when we were hungry and stopped when we were full. We ate more of the foods we really liked and refused to eat those that we didn’t like. But somewhere along the lines between childhood and adulthood, that changed. We now let external…

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What is the one thing I can do to get closer to my ideal life?

Good morning, Coach Niko here! I hope you are well. Here we are in September and I am sure you can agree with me that 2020 has been one hell of a year. It has put us through ups and downs that no one was prepared for. We adapted and adjusted are form and pushed…

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In control… maybe not

To what degree have I actually controlled the course my life has taken thus far? Coach Niko here. I’m turning 28 years old today! I read this question and thought perfect timing because I was not expecting this year to be what it is on this day. This year has been full of surprises of…

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What are the primary components for a happy life?

What’s up Coach Niko here! August! WOW! I can’t believe it is here. Last official month of Summer. I know it has been a weird summer and a lot of things were closed off.  We all are seeing what matters and during this time. I was happy to be able to sit and think about…

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Intentional Living

Hey, Pursuit fam! Coach Niko here. I hope you are having a great day. I wanted to talk to you all about… Intentional living and why it is so important. Many times in class you might hear me say, “Move with intent.”  There is a reason for my madness. I say this because understanding why…

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Building a Nutrition Plan Without Counting Calories or Macros

The purpose of this article is not to dissuade anyone from counting calories/macros or undermining their importance. The purpose of this article is to highlight principles, provide a healthy framework, and teach people how to have autonomy with their nutrition.  We know that tracking calories and macronutrients is a great avenue to reach a desired…

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A Sustainable Food Tracking System 

LEVEL 1: CALORIES  LEVEL 2: CALORIES + PROTEIN LEVEL 3: MACROS Hyperfocusing on perfection is a recipe for failure. Perfection is not realistic, sustainable, or necessary to achieve results. Whether you’re stuck at the airport, having a busy day at work, or taxiing your kids around, there will be days where adhering to a rigid…

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Neurological Strength Adaptations

By: Matt Cooper MS, USAW National Coach at Pursuit Nutrition & Training Center “He/she doesn’t look that strong”. This is a common sentiment I hear from those outside the weightlifting/competitive strength world. This has not only been said about athletes I coach, but about myself as well. The general public typically associates physical strength with…

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CRAVING CONTROL — 6 WAYS TO KILL YOUR CRAVINGS

What is your secret crutch? Your go-to comfort food? That one thing that you absolutely crave; midnight ice cream, street tacos for breakfast, or an entire pizza because your stressed? Tempt me with a jar of peanut butter and a tub of moose tracks ice cream and it is game over. I’m a goner. That…

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Rethinking “Speed” in the Olympic Lifts

It is a well known fact the the Olympic lifts, when executed correctly, are some of the quickest movements in all of sports. Speed in the extension and transition under the bar are very necessary attributes for a successful lift. While we can all agree that speed is an essential element of the snatch and…

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Testosterone and Obesity

Clinical research suggests that men with Metabolic Syndrome suffer from lower testosterone levels. Although the main role of stored fat is energy and insulation, fat tissues also produce hormones such as leptin, estrogen, resisten and the cytokine TNFα. There is an inverse relationship between estrogen and testosterone.  Chronically elevated estrogen levels, lead to suppressed testosterone…

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How We Get Stronger: the science and principles of training

Stronger is better. Period. Regardless of your fitness goals, becoming stronger will always help performance. Whether you want to increase performance in a field sport, weightlifting, powerlifting, or you just want to be able to move better as you age, increasing your ability to efficiently generate and apply force (strength) will help you reach those…

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