Dr. David Martin, DC, is a veteran of the U.S. Army. While in active duty, he served with the 1st Ranger Battalion in Savannah, GA and 1/508 special operations airborne unit in Central America. Once Dr. Martin finished his military service, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Central Florida and Regents College in New York State receiving a bachelor’s degree in biology. He went to Life University in Marietta, GA where he earned his doctorate of chiropractic degree in 1999.

To stay current on the latest advances in chiropractic and natural healthcare, Dr. Martin attends many postgraduate seminars including topics such as nutrition, physiological therapeutics, rehabilitation, and fitness therapy exercise. He is one of the doctors at the Downtown Chiropractic & Wellness Center clinic in Ocala, FL. Dr. Martin enjoys helping people reach optimal health by combining his passion for chiropractic care, nutritional supplementation, and patient education.

One of Dr. Martin’s favorite products is BioGenesis’ Muscle-Aid. “I get good results, it’s easy to use, and patient response is great. I give Muscle-Aid to fibromyalgia patients and they come back saying what a difference it makes – it’s amazing.”

Step Two: Eat Right, Eat Often
When you’re working out six days a week, you need plenty of fuel to keep up. This custom high-protein, low-carb diet, built on FIVE SMALL MEALS A DAY, will keep you well-fed but not overstuffed.
By Seth Fletcher Men’s Journal February 2007

If I wanted to get the full benefit of his six-week fitness program, trainer Joe Dowdell warned me, I’d need to change the way I eat. So he put me in touch with Monica Lynn, founder of New York-based 5 Squares meal delivery service. Dowdell and other Peak Performance trainers and clients swear by her diet, a high-protein, low-carb regimen that consists of five small meals a day rather than three big ones. A typical day’s menu: egg-white omelet for breakfast, chicken salad for a snack, two chicken breasts for lunch, a protein bar in the afternoon, then eight to 10 ounces of steak for dinner, with green vegetables and some potatoes thrown in. Why so much protein? “With all that training, you’ll get hungry.” Lynn told me, “and you need to be eating the good stuff.”

Rules for Eating Right

Eat five small meals a day, an hour and a half to three hours apart. Eating more often makes your metabolism run consistently throughout the day; your body never goes into a low-metabolism “survival” state because you’ve waited too long between meals.

More protein, Fewer Carbs. This isn’t Atkins: You don’t have to cut carbs so drastically. But protein builds muscle, and unused carbs turn into fat pretty easily.

Avoid Sugar. It lurks in places you wouldn’t expect, such as ketchup and bouillon cubes. When in doubt, read the label.

Cut Wheat From Your Diet. Choose oats and spelt over wheat, which, Lynn says, many people have trouble digesting.

Skip Dairy Whenever Possible. Lynn believes that almost everyone is a little lactose intolerant, even if they don’t know it. Drink soy milk instead of regular cow’s milk, and make cheese only an occasional splurge.
Sample Menu of a Five-Day Meal Plan