Brendan Brazier
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Topanga, CA, United States
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Thrive Fitness: Brendan Brazier’s Top 5 At-Home Workout Moves
Get maximum results in minimal time with these top 5 at-home workout moves from Brendan Brazier. Visit Vega to see them today! → Read More
Top 5 Vegan Protein Smoothie Boosts
By BRENDAN BRAZIER A smoothie is a delicious and simple way to add extra protein into your day, whether it's first thing in the morning or after your workout for recovery. Plant-based protein is my go-to because it is alkaline forming, nutrient dense and sustainable. To keep sugar low and nutrients high, I recommend grabbing ... → Read More
5 Best Foods for Post-Workout Recovery
By BRENDAN BRAZIER While we focus on what we eat before a workout (energy without stomach discomfort) and during a workout (fuel to sustain), what we eat after workouts is often a free-for-all (anything in the pantry that will satisfy our hunger). But post-workout refueling is incredibly important to see performance and strength gains. Properly ... → Read More
5 Tips to Make Sure You’re Hydrated This Summer
By BRENDAN BRAZIER Now that we're headed into the dog days of summer, let's talk about how to stay safe and healthy while you're working up a sweat -- even if it's just lounging by the pool. The main way your body cools itself is through sweat. As sweat evaporates from your body, it takes […] → Read More
Top 10 Pantry Essentials for a Plant-Based Diet
By BRENDAN BRAZIER The foundation of my diet is whole fruits and vegetables, bought from farmers markets and stored on my counter or in my fridge. Nutrient-dense, high-net-gain fruits and vegetables are the foundation of every healthy diet. But there are many other supporting, wholesome ingredients that don't need to be bought weekly and can […] → Read More
5 Tips to Make Sure You’re Hydrated This Summer
By BRENDAN BRAZIER Now that we're headed into the dog days of summer, let's talk about how to stay safe and healthy while you're working up a sweat -- even if it's just lounging by the pool. The main way your body cools itself is through sweat. As sweat evaporates from your body, it takes […] → Read More
Top 10 Pantry Essentials for a Plant-Based Diet
By BRENDAN BRAZIER The foundation of my diet is whole fruits and vegetables, bought from farmers markets and stored on my counter or in my fridge. Nutrient-dense, high-net-gain fruits and vegetables are the foundation of every healthy diet. But there are many other supporting, wholesome ingredients that don't need to be bought weekly and can […] → Read More
Five Protein Sources You Should Be Putting Into Your Next Smoothie
Ditch meat and give plant-based protein sources a go with these five great options → Read More
Live Your Life To The Fullest In 2015 With These Positive Changes
Former triathlete Brendan Brazier gives you the nutritional advice you need to make 2015 your healthiest year yet. → Read More
5 Best Foods for Post-Workout Recovery
By BRENDAN BRAZIER While we focus on what we eat before a workout (energy without stomach discomfort) and during a workout (fuel to sustain), what we eat after workouts is often a free-for-all (anything in the pantry that will satisfy our hunger). But post-workout refueling is incredibly important to see performance and strength gains. Properly […] → Read More
The Link Between Nutrition, Exercise and Mood
Feed your brain with omega-3s and B vitamins. → Read More
Everything You Need To Know About Winter Training As An Endurance Athlete
Avoid an off-season with these winter training tips for endurance athletes. → Read More
It's Time To Defeat Soreness And Muscle Fatigue - Maximize Your Post-Workout Recovery
Is overtraining holding you back in the gym? Optimize your recovery with these helpful tips. → Read More
8 Foods to Boost Your Energy
By BRENDAN BRAZIER Do you find yourself reaching for just one more cup of coffee to get through the school or workday? Are you tired of being tired? Instead of relying on stimulants like coffee or sugar for energy, thrive by eating more foods that give you energy through nourishment. I eat these eight foods […] → Read More
Get Back On Track This Fall - Here's How
Build the optimal dietary routine with these helpful, no-nonsense tips. → Read More
Top 5 Vegan Protein Smoothie Boosts
By BRENDAN BRAZIER A smoothie is a delicious and simple way to add extra protein into your day, whether it's first thing in the morning or after your workout for recovery. Plant-based protein is my go-to because it is alkaline forming, nutrient dense and sustainable. To keep sugar low and nutrients high, I recommend grabbing your blender and making smoothies at home rather than purchasing them premade. Here… → Read More
How to Fuel Better by Overcoming Muscle Burn
There are ways to push your body to overcome muscle burn and perform better. → Read More
You Should Be Eating Your Water - And 4 Other Health Tips You Didn't Know
Follow these five tips to stay hydrated, whether in the sun or in the middle of a game. → Read More
Struggling To Get Enough Sleep? The Solution Might Be Right Under Your Nose
The link between what you're eating and how well you sleep. → Read More
Get Stronger and Leaner With Holistic Nutrition
By BRENDAN BRAZIER We're not all natural-born athletes. Although I always aspired to be a pro athlete, I kept hitting the same roadblock: I wasn't good at any sports. I didn't have enough fast-twitch muscles fibers to be fast or enough endurance to go long. Never one to give up, I knew to go faster and further I'd have to get stronger and leaner. It wasn't long before I realized that recovery had… → Read More