Under Armour believes in making all athletes better. That’s why we’ve assembled experts in the four key areas that affect HOW YOU FEEL: Sleep, Fitness, Activity and Nutrition.
Meet the experts, and ask them anything. Twice a month, they will answer your questions with one complete point of view.*
*Not intended as medical advice.
Dr. Alan Schwartz is a professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and medical director of Johns Hopkins Sleep Disorders Center.
I THINK
sleep is the least understood pillar of health.
I FEEL
sleep health is key for preventing disease.
I BEHAVE
sometimes. Especially if I’m rested.
I BELIEVE
in the power of knowledge.
I LOVE
cycling, sailing and siestas.
I HATE
multitasking.
I NEVER
give up easily when it comes to solving a problem.
I ALWAYS
get up on the right side of the bed, or at least almost always!
Paul Winsper is an elite performance trainer and coach with Under Armour who has worked for decades with athletes from all over the world.
I THINK
experience is the best teacher, and after decades of working with world-class athletes I never stop learning.
I FEEL
great, and by reading this blog you should too.
I BEHAVE
like an athlete.
I BELIEVE
anything you do in the gym can be undone outside the gym.
I LOVE
training world-class athletes.
I HATE
bad form — it’s the ultimate time-waster.
I NEVER
cheat.
I ALWAYS
am looking for ways to improve.
Liz Arch is an internationally known yoga teacher, martial artist, wellness expert and the creator of Primal Yoga®, a dynamic yoga and martial arts fusion class designed to create balance, strength and synergy in our physical and emotional bodies.
I THINK
we all can benefit from thinking less and meditating more.
I FEEL
excited to have a platform with Under Armour where we can motivate and inspire each other to eat better, sleep better, move better and live better.
I BEHAVE
courageously and never let fear stop me from starting.
I BELIEVE
with discipline and dedication, anything is possible.
I LOVE
the way my body, mind and spirit feel after a great yoga or jiujitsu class.
I HATE
excuses.
I NEVER
give up.
I ALWAYS
start and end my day with copious amounts of cuddle time with my dog, Nalu.
Trinh Le is a registered dietitian for Under Armour Connected Fitness who has helped users lose over 280 million combined pounds. Her expertise has been featured in several major publications across the nation. Trinh also created the 10-Day Clean Eating Challenge in partnership with the Institute of Responsible Nutrition.
I THINK
healthy eating is a habit, so practice, practice, practice makes it easier!
I FEEL
inspired because every morning is a new start.
I BEHAVE
like a friend — there to listen and give advice, but the ultimate decision is yours.
I BELIEVE
in striving for progress not perfection.
I LOVE
making it easier to eat healthy and move more.
I HATE
yo-yo diets — they ruin your relationship with food and make you feel discouraged.
I NEVER
expect quick fixes.
I ALWAYS
celebrate my success.
ASK THE EXPERTS
What do you want to know? Our experts take questions from our readers to inspire each blog post. Submit your questions below and @MyFitnessPal with #UA411 to get the insight on holistic health.
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