Nutrition is not an accessory to training—it’s foundational.
At Heroes Training Systems, we take a food-first, performance-driven approach to nutrition that supports energy, recovery, body composition, and long-term health. The goal isn’t perfection or rigid plans. The goal is consistency—habits that hold up under real-world stress, travel, family life, and demanding training.
Our Approach
Whole foods as the primary fuel.
Simple, repeatable habits over extremes
Nutrition strategies that align with training, recovery, and lifestyle
Long-term sustainability over short-term fixes
With more than two decades of hands-on experience coaching individuals and families toward better health and performance through practical nutrition strategies, we are confident that we can compress time and simplify your life with proven systems. There is no need to reinvent the wheel, but lets get you the facts that actually move the needle. Click the link below to be directed to a typeform that asks all the questions we need to discuss how we can help streamline your nutrition.
Supplementation: Support, Not a Shortcut. Direct to consumer, 20-30% off retail. Not MLM.
While food is always the foundation, supplementation can be a useful support tool when life, training demands, and stress create gaps that nutrition alone doesn’t always cover.
Strategic supplementation may help support:
Daily energy and focus
Recovery and immune health
Training consistency
Nutrient gaps common in modern lifestyles
Since 2003, I’ve used and recommended AdvoCare supplements because of their quality standards, third-party testing, and practical, performance-focused formulations. These products are available direct-to-consumer, making them simple to access and easy to use without complexity. We troubleshoot goals, history and create a plan that will work for you. AdvoCare’s Preferred Customer program allows 20-30% discounts on all products, no limits, for $24.95/year. Once you obtain a higher discount, such as 25% or 30% off, you qualify for that discount annually upon renewal each year.
Supplement use is always optional and contextual, based on individual needs, lifestyle, and goals—not one-size-fits-all protocols. AdvoCare goes above and beyond for science and safety when it comes to certified ingredients and product formulations with Informed Sport and Informed Choice
If you were to ask: “Zach, if you were to start all over again with your fitness and lifestyle, what would you recommend I do to get started?”
Hire an accredited coach/trainer for fitness and nutrition based on the desired outcome.
Track workouts and data - Train Heroic is one of the greatest at this.
Bloodwork - identify what is going on “under the hood” and hire a trusted professional who can give unbiased, accurate feedback and action steps. Make the necessary whole food changes and supplement in the gaps and lifestyle needs.
Focus on preventative care - nutritionally, strength & conditioning, mental health.
Genetic testing and targeted labs - just to know all I can possibly know about my body that technology and resources will allow to optimize my daily and long term performance.
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FAQ: “Do I Need Supplements?”
Short answer: No—not everyone does.
Longer answer:
Supplements are not required to be healthy, strong, or successful. Many people can meet most of their needs through food, sleep, and lifestyle alone. However, in certain seasons—high training volume, poor sleep, high stress, travel, or recovery—supplements can be a helpful way to support consistency and reduce friction in making progress.
If your nutrition habits are inconsistent, supplements won’t fix that, but they can help you stick to a repeatable system to build habits and fill nutritional gaps. If your habits are solid but life is demanding, supplements may be the bridge.
What AdvoCare brings to the table is very rare and unique combinations of herbs and micronutrients, scientifically designed by an esteemed scientific & medical advisory board with over 250 years of combined experience in clinical nutrition, medicine, education, science and sport.
They are a tool—not a requirement. The top suggested recommendations to look into are:
Adequate Protein intake - .6-1.0g/lb bodyweight
Omega Fish Oil - massive benefits
Creatine - Strength/Power and cognitive benefits
Magnesium - needed for 300+ biochemical reactions
Vitamin D - (+K2) for inflammation, blood and bones