Health
Nutrition
Fuel Resilience.
Nutrition is the foundation of performance and longevity. It’s how you direct energy — not just consume it.
You are what you eat, but more importantly, you perform how you metabolize. Every bite sends a signal — telling your body to store, burn, or rebuild. The right balance of nutrients keeps you adaptable and efficient; the wrong one leads to fatigue, inflammation, and poor recovery.
Understanding Your Metabolism
Your metabolism is your engine — the system that converts food into usable energy.
How efficiently it runs depends on your nutrition, training, and recovery habits.
At AG Performance, we use our Metabolism Test to analyze how your body burns fats, carbohydrates, and proteins in real time. This data helps us personalize your nutrition for energy stability, fat utilization, and endurance.
Here’s how your body fuels performance:
Carbohydrates: The body’s quickest energy source. Ideal for high-intensity performance and quick reactions. When overused, they can cause energy spikes and crashes.
Fats: The most efficient long-term fuel. Fat metabolism sustains endurance and supports hormonal balance. Training your body to oxidize fat improves performance longevity and recovery.
Proteins: Primarily used for repair, not fuel — but when energy is low, your body can break down protein for energy. Adequate protein intake preserves muscle, strengthens recovery, and supports nervous system function.
Your goal: develop metabolic flexibility — the ability to efficiently switch between burning carbs and fats depending on your activity and recovery needs.
Do you want to understand your body's metabolism? Check our Metabolism Analysis here.
Fasting and Recovery
Fasting isn’t starvation — it’s strategy.
When done with structure, it becomes one of the most powerful ways to heal, recover, and extend longevity.
During fasting, your body shifts from external energy (food) to internal repair (cellular renewal). This process triggers autophagy — the body’s built-in recycling system, where old, damaged cells are broken down and replaced by new, healthy ones (Mizushima & Komatsu, 2011).
Fasting supports:
🧬 Cellular regeneration – clearing damaged cells to improve overall function.
⚡ Metabolic efficiency – improving fat oxidation and energy stability.
🧠 Cognitive performance – promoting mental clarity and focus through ketone utilization.
❤️ Inflammation control – reducing oxidative stress and chronic inflammation.
🩸 Hormonal balance – improving insulin sensitivity and supporting growth hormone release.
🧯 Cancer prevention – studies show fasting cycles may protect healthy cells and enhance chemotherapy effects in cancer models (Longo & Panda, 2016).
Fasting doesn’t just change how you eat — it changes how your body heals. It gives your system time to reset, recover, and rebuild.
In the A6 Athlete’s Core System, fasting is used intentionally — paired with training cycles and recovery blocks. It’s not about deprivation. It’s about regeneration.
You Are What You Eat
Food is more than fuel — it’s feedback. Your daily nutrition shapes your hormones, brain chemistry, and cellular performance (Ruiz-Núñez et al., 2013). What you eat either strengthens your system or slows it down.
Eat real, nutrient-dense foods that reduce inflammation and stabilize energy. Fuel with intent — protein for repair, carbs for performance, fats for endurance. Recover with awareness — hydration, electrolytes, and micronutrients matter as much as calories.
Because performance starts long before training — it starts with your plate.
References
Jeukendrup, A. E. (2017). Periodized nutrition for athletes. Sports Medicine, 47(S1), 51–63. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-017-0694-2
Longo, V. D., & Panda, S. (2016). Fasting, circadian rhythms, and time-restricted feeding in healthy lifespan. Cell Metabolism, 23(6), 1048–1059. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2016.06.001
Mizushima, N., & Komatsu, M. (2011). Autophagy: Renovation of cells and tissues. Cell, 147(4), 728–741. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2011.10.026
Ruiz-Núñez, B., Tarasse, R., & Vogel, P. (2013). The relevance of gut microbiota in energy metabolism and chronic inflammation. Frontiers in Physiology, 4, 92. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2013.00092
Sawka, M. N., Burke, L. M., Eichner, E. R., Maughan, R. J., Montain, S. J., & Stachenfeld, N. S. (2007). American College of Sports Medicine position stand: Exercise and fluid replacement. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 39(2), 377–390. https://doi.org/10.1249/mss.0b013e31802ca597
Conclusion
Nutrition is not a diet — it’s your body’s operating system. When you align your eating with your movement, recovery, and metabolism, you unlock true performance potential. At AG Performance, we combine science and simplicity — using metabolic testing, fasting protocols, and precision nutrition to help you fuel resilience, balance hormones, and sustain long-term performance. Eat with purpose. Fuel intelligently. Recover deeply. Because how you eat today shapes how you perform tomorrow.
Health
Nutrition
Fuel Resilience.
Nutrition is the foundation of performance and longevity. It’s how you direct energy — not just consume it.
You are what you eat, but more importantly, you perform how you metabolize. Every bite sends a signal — telling your body to store, burn, or rebuild. The right balance of nutrients keeps you adaptable and efficient; the wrong one leads to fatigue, inflammation, and poor recovery.
Understanding Your Metabolism
Your metabolism is your engine — the system that converts food into usable energy.
How efficiently it runs depends on your nutrition, training, and recovery habits.
At AG Performance, we use our Metabolism Test to analyze how your body burns fats, carbohydrates, and proteins in real time. This data helps us personalize your nutrition for energy stability, fat utilization, and endurance.
Here’s how your body fuels performance:
Carbohydrates: The body’s quickest energy source. Ideal for high-intensity performance and quick reactions. When overused, they can cause energy spikes and crashes.
Fats: The most efficient long-term fuel. Fat metabolism sustains endurance and supports hormonal balance. Training your body to oxidize fat improves performance longevity and recovery.
Proteins: Primarily used for repair, not fuel — but when energy is low, your body can break down protein for energy. Adequate protein intake preserves muscle, strengthens recovery, and supports nervous system function.
Your goal: develop metabolic flexibility — the ability to efficiently switch between burning carbs and fats depending on your activity and recovery needs.
Do you want to understand your body's metabolism? Check our Metabolism Analysis here.
Fasting and Recovery
Fasting isn’t starvation — it’s strategy.
When done with structure, it becomes one of the most powerful ways to heal, recover, and extend longevity.
During fasting, your body shifts from external energy (food) to internal repair (cellular renewal). This process triggers autophagy — the body’s built-in recycling system, where old, damaged cells are broken down and replaced by new, healthy ones (Mizushima & Komatsu, 2011).
Fasting supports:
🧬 Cellular regeneration – clearing damaged cells to improve overall function.
⚡ Metabolic efficiency – improving fat oxidation and energy stability.
🧠 Cognitive performance – promoting mental clarity and focus through ketone utilization.
❤️ Inflammation control – reducing oxidative stress and chronic inflammation.
🩸 Hormonal balance – improving insulin sensitivity and supporting growth hormone release.
🧯 Cancer prevention – studies show fasting cycles may protect healthy cells and enhance chemotherapy effects in cancer models (Longo & Panda, 2016).
Fasting doesn’t just change how you eat — it changes how your body heals. It gives your system time to reset, recover, and rebuild.
In the A6 Athlete’s Core System, fasting is used intentionally — paired with training cycles and recovery blocks. It’s not about deprivation. It’s about regeneration.
You Are What You Eat
Food is more than fuel — it’s feedback. Your daily nutrition shapes your hormones, brain chemistry, and cellular performance (Ruiz-Núñez et al., 2013). What you eat either strengthens your system or slows it down.
Eat real, nutrient-dense foods that reduce inflammation and stabilize energy. Fuel with intent — protein for repair, carbs for performance, fats for endurance. Recover with awareness — hydration, electrolytes, and micronutrients matter as much as calories.
Because performance starts long before training — it starts with your plate.
References
Jeukendrup, A. E. (2017). Periodized nutrition for athletes. Sports Medicine, 47(S1), 51–63. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-017-0694-2
Longo, V. D., & Panda, S. (2016). Fasting, circadian rhythms, and time-restricted feeding in healthy lifespan. Cell Metabolism, 23(6), 1048–1059. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2016.06.001
Mizushima, N., & Komatsu, M. (2011). Autophagy: Renovation of cells and tissues. Cell, 147(4), 728–741. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2011.10.026
Ruiz-Núñez, B., Tarasse, R., & Vogel, P. (2013). The relevance of gut microbiota in energy metabolism and chronic inflammation. Frontiers in Physiology, 4, 92. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2013.00092
Sawka, M. N., Burke, L. M., Eichner, E. R., Maughan, R. J., Montain, S. J., & Stachenfeld, N. S. (2007). American College of Sports Medicine position stand: Exercise and fluid replacement. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 39(2), 377–390. https://doi.org/10.1249/mss.0b013e31802ca597
Conclusion
Nutrition is not a diet — it’s your body’s operating system. When you align your eating with your movement, recovery, and metabolism, you unlock true performance potential. At AG Performance, we combine science and simplicity — using metabolic testing, fasting protocols, and precision nutrition to help you fuel resilience, balance hormones, and sustain long-term performance. Eat with purpose. Fuel intelligently. Recover deeply. Because how you eat today shapes how you perform tomorrow.
Health
Nutrition
Fuel Resilience.
Nutrition is the foundation of performance and longevity. It’s how you direct energy — not just consume it.
You are what you eat, but more importantly, you perform how you metabolize. Every bite sends a signal — telling your body to store, burn, or rebuild. The right balance of nutrients keeps you adaptable and efficient; the wrong one leads to fatigue, inflammation, and poor recovery.
Understanding Your Metabolism
Your metabolism is your engine — the system that converts food into usable energy.
How efficiently it runs depends on your nutrition, training, and recovery habits.
At AG Performance, we use our Metabolism Test to analyze how your body burns fats, carbohydrates, and proteins in real time. This data helps us personalize your nutrition for energy stability, fat utilization, and endurance.
Here’s how your body fuels performance:
Carbohydrates: The body’s quickest energy source. Ideal for high-intensity performance and quick reactions. When overused, they can cause energy spikes and crashes.
Fats: The most efficient long-term fuel. Fat metabolism sustains endurance and supports hormonal balance. Training your body to oxidize fat improves performance longevity and recovery.
Proteins: Primarily used for repair, not fuel — but when energy is low, your body can break down protein for energy. Adequate protein intake preserves muscle, strengthens recovery, and supports nervous system function.
Your goal: develop metabolic flexibility — the ability to efficiently switch between burning carbs and fats depending on your activity and recovery needs.
Do you want to understand your body's metabolism? Check our Metabolism Analysis here.
Fasting and Recovery
Fasting isn’t starvation — it’s strategy.
When done with structure, it becomes one of the most powerful ways to heal, recover, and extend longevity.
During fasting, your body shifts from external energy (food) to internal repair (cellular renewal). This process triggers autophagy — the body’s built-in recycling system, where old, damaged cells are broken down and replaced by new, healthy ones (Mizushima & Komatsu, 2011).
Fasting supports:
🧬 Cellular regeneration – clearing damaged cells to improve overall function.
⚡ Metabolic efficiency – improving fat oxidation and energy stability.
🧠 Cognitive performance – promoting mental clarity and focus through ketone utilization.
❤️ Inflammation control – reducing oxidative stress and chronic inflammation.
🩸 Hormonal balance – improving insulin sensitivity and supporting growth hormone release.
🧯 Cancer prevention – studies show fasting cycles may protect healthy cells and enhance chemotherapy effects in cancer models (Longo & Panda, 2016).
Fasting doesn’t just change how you eat — it changes how your body heals. It gives your system time to reset, recover, and rebuild.
In the A6 Athlete’s Core System, fasting is used intentionally — paired with training cycles and recovery blocks. It’s not about deprivation. It’s about regeneration.
You Are What You Eat
Food is more than fuel — it’s feedback. Your daily nutrition shapes your hormones, brain chemistry, and cellular performance (Ruiz-Núñez et al., 2013). What you eat either strengthens your system or slows it down.
Eat real, nutrient-dense foods that reduce inflammation and stabilize energy. Fuel with intent — protein for repair, carbs for performance, fats for endurance. Recover with awareness — hydration, electrolytes, and micronutrients matter as much as calories.
Because performance starts long before training — it starts with your plate.
References
Jeukendrup, A. E. (2017). Periodized nutrition for athletes. Sports Medicine, 47(S1), 51–63. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-017-0694-2
Longo, V. D., & Panda, S. (2016). Fasting, circadian rhythms, and time-restricted feeding in healthy lifespan. Cell Metabolism, 23(6), 1048–1059. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmet.2016.06.001
Mizushima, N., & Komatsu, M. (2011). Autophagy: Renovation of cells and tissues. Cell, 147(4), 728–741. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2011.10.026
Ruiz-Núñez, B., Tarasse, R., & Vogel, P. (2013). The relevance of gut microbiota in energy metabolism and chronic inflammation. Frontiers in Physiology, 4, 92. https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2013.00092
Sawka, M. N., Burke, L. M., Eichner, E. R., Maughan, R. J., Montain, S. J., & Stachenfeld, N. S. (2007). American College of Sports Medicine position stand: Exercise and fluid replacement. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, 39(2), 377–390. https://doi.org/10.1249/mss.0b013e31802ca597
Conclusion
Nutrition is not a diet — it’s your body’s operating system. When you align your eating with your movement, recovery, and metabolism, you unlock true performance potential. At AG Performance, we combine science and simplicity — using metabolic testing, fasting protocols, and precision nutrition to help you fuel resilience, balance hormones, and sustain long-term performance. Eat with purpose. Fuel intelligently. Recover deeply. Because how you eat today shapes how you perform tomorrow.
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Fuel Resilience.
Nutrition isn’t about restriction — it’s about alignment. In the A6 Athlete’s Core System, food is more than fuel. It’s chemistry, recovery, and resilience. The way you eat should match how you live, move, and perform. When nutrition aligns with purpose, you don’t just eat to survive — you eat to sustain performance.
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Fuel Resilience.
Nutrition isn’t about restriction — it’s about alignment. In the A6 Athlete’s Core System, food is more than fuel. It’s chemistry, recovery, and resilience. The way you eat should match how you live, move, and perform. When nutrition aligns with purpose, you don’t just eat to survive — you eat to sustain performance.
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Perform at Your Peak.
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Perform at Your Peak.
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Perform at Your Peak.
Movement is medicine. In the A6 Athlete’s Core System, we don’t train for ego — we train for life. Mobility and stability create longevity, not just strength. When you move smarter, you recover stronger — building a system that performs, adapts, and lasts.
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Own the Night. Win the Day.
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Sleep
Own the Night. Win the Day.
Sleep is the most underused performance enhancer on Earth. You can’t perform, think, or recover without it — and yet most athletes treat it as optional. In the A6 Athlete's Core, sleep is your daily reset. It’s when your body repairs, your hormones rebalance, and your nervous system recalibrates. The quality of your sleep determines the quality of your performance — physically, mentally, and emotionally.
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Sleep
Own the Night. Win the Day.
Sleep is the most underused performance enhancer on Earth. You can’t perform, think, or recover without it — and yet most athletes treat it as optional. In the A6 Athlete's Core, sleep is your daily reset. It’s when your body repairs, your hormones rebalance, and your nervous system recalibrates. The quality of your sleep determines the quality of your performance — physically, mentally, and emotionally.
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