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Interview with Tim Shead, Founder of P2Life and Ultima
Today we’re talking to Tim Shead, the guy who started it all here at Ultima. Tim, who was inducted into the International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame in 2014, has set over 43 Masters World Records. We’ll find out about how he got his start in the swimming world, what led him to explore nutrition and start the Ultima business, and why the Ultima 1 shake is “not just another protein shake”. Tim, tell us about your swimming career and how your story began. Well, my brother was a top swimmer in the U.S. and I just kind of tagged along...
The Banned Substance List Every Swimmer Should Know About
As a swimmer, you spend hours in the pool training, time planning nutritious meals, and in between all of that, try to meet the demands of work or school day-to-day life. But hard work does pay off.Think of how horrible it would be after months of preparation for your big swim event to find out that you've been using a product with banned substances or taking a supplement that isn't high quality and may be manufactured with questionable ingredients. Here at Ultima, we take all athlete safety and health very seriously and only use approved ingredients in our products. We believe that supplements should be...
The Importance of Sleep for Swimmers
Most swimmers know that nutrition and training are important components of athletic training programs. But what about the importance of sleep for swimmers? This often-overlooked element of your day can enhance or sabotage your athletic performance, so it’s worth taking a look at what your current sleep regimen is like and possibly make some improvements. Read on to find out more about the importance of sleep and having a good routine for swimmers. Why is sleep important? Sleep is important for all of us. When we don’t get it, it impairs cognitive performance, disturbs glucose metabolism, and appetite regulation....
Sports Supplements for Swimmers: Are Vitamin Supplements Good For You?
To supplement or not to supplement? You don’t need a Shakespearean soliloquy to answer this question, but it is helpful to know when to take sports supplements as a part of your athletic training and nutritional program. In general, having a well-balanced diet is recommended. However, for many aspiring and elite level athletes, a balanced diet does not always provide your body with all the nutrients it needs to compete at that level of training. Imagine your body is a car. An easy way to understand this is to think of yourself as a car which, like your body,...
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