Powell Performance Blog

  • Willpower - Everything you need to know

    by Erin Abell
    In the past, when you’ve tried to make changes to your health, did you have any setbacks?   If your answer is no, then you need to be the one writi...
    Posted in Education

  • Succeeding at Self Care - A How To Article

    by Matthew Powell
    We all feel it from time to time-the overwhelming to-do list, the deadlines at work, the burn out. It seems like more than ever the pressures of da...
    Posted in Education

  • Allergy Free Snacks-Butters

    by Matthew Powell
    Nut butters seem to be everywhere and for good reason.  They're delicious, pair well with an endless variety of foods, travel well and our favorite...
    Posted in On the Go Snacks

  • Allergy Free Snacks-Granola & Trail Mix

    by Matthew Powell
    We all know that granola and trail mix can provide a great macronutrient source, and huge bonus, it travels great! I mean, it is called trail mix f...
    Posted in On the Go Snacks

  • Allergy Free Snacks-Oats

    by Matthew Powell
    Oats are versatile, easy to prepare and customize, and of course full of valuable nutrients to fuel your day. Whether you enjoy them warm, or a col...

  • Allergy Free Snacks - Bars

    by Matthew Powell
    Protein and snack bars are a must have for busy athletes who need to recharge or aid recovery with something quick.    With so many bars containing...
    Posted in on, On the Go Snacks

  • Hydration Series - Hydration Cheat Sheet

    by Matthew Powell
    We love to make things easier for our athletes and clients through education and resources, but we also love to make sure it’s individualized  too....
    Posted in Education, Hydration

  • Hydration Series - Why Do People Cramp?

    by Matthew Powell
    Anyone who has woken up in the middle of the night with a cramp has wondered… what the heck happened?!   Ironically there is no set consensus from ...
    Posted in Education, Hydration

  • Hydration Series - What color is your urine? The Armstrong Color Chart

    by Matthew Powell
    When I was a strength coach, in the collegiate and NFL setting, I proudly put one in every bathroom, locker room and training room I worked. I tho...
    Posted in Education, Hydration

  • Hydration Series - WUT in Hydration

    by Matthew Powell
    If you’ve read any of our other articles from our Hydration Series, you know there is a huge individual component of hydration needs and that means...
    Posted in Education, Hydration

  • Hydration Series - Sodium & Optimal Performance

    by Matthew Powell
    Hopefully by now you’ve looked at our “All About Salt/Sodium” article. This should lay the foundation and the groundwork for how sodium works in th...
    Posted in Education, Hydration

  • Hydration Series - All About Salt / Sodium Intake History

    by Matthew Powell
    Sodium, and specifically salt is bad for you right?   I blinked a couple times, really thought out my next words and responded with, it depends.   ...
    Posted in Education, Hydration