Powell Performance Blog

  • Willpower - Everything you need to know

    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...
  • Succeeding at Self Care - A How To Article

    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...
  • Allergy Free Snacks-Butters

    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...
  • Allergy Free Snacks-Granola & Trail Mix

    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...
  • Allergy Free Snacks-Oats

    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

    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...
  • Hydration Series - Hydration Cheat Sheet

    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....
  • Hydration Series - Why Do People Cramp?

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

    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...
  • Hydration Series - WUT in Hydration

    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...
  • Hydration Series - Sodium & Optimal Performance

    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...
  • Hydration Series - All About Salt / Sodium Intake History

    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.   ...