Mike Bewley, MA, CSCS, SSN, USAW-I, is a guest contributor to the Volt Athletics Performance Blog.

Coach Mike Bewley is the creator and founder of Critical Reload, a nutrition solutions company created to safely assist coaches, athletes, and parents with gaps in their nutrition utilizing nutritional products combined with remote education and online learning

Bewley is also the former Strength and Conditioning Coach at Clemson University. Bewley's duties included the design and implementation of athletic performance programs, supervising team and individual training sessions, and testing strength, power and conditioning of athletes.

Prior to Clemson, Bewley was assistant director of human performance for the Yellow Jackets from 2012-16, helping Tech to the quarterfinals of the National Invitation Tournament in March. In four seasons, he was charged with implementing athletic performance programs, supervising team and individual training sessions, and testing strength, power and conditioning for Georgia Tech men’s basketball and men’s tennis.

Prior to his appointment in Atlanta, Bewley was a specialist in sports nutrition and strength & conditioning coach at the University of Dayton from 2005-12. He worked directly with the men’s basketball, women’s basketball, men’s golf and women’s golf programs at Dayton.

Coach Bewley's Articles

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Are Pure-Protein Meals and Ketogenic Diets Good for Athletes?
Are Pure-Protein Meals and Ketogenic Diets Good for Athletes?

We've all come across athletes who pound back a protein shake, only to head home to eat nothing but chicken breast and beef for the rest of the day. While we know that protein is important for athletes, is there such a thing as too much protein? Mike Bewley, Georgia Tech strength coach and sports nutritionist extraordinaire, explains why pure-protein meals and ketogenic diets may actually be causing athletes more harm than good.

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Building Lean Muscle, Part 10 of 10: Quick and Easy Go-To Meals
Building Lean Muscle, Part 10 of 10: Quick and Easy Go-To Meals

Georgia Tech Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning and Specialist in Sport Nutrition, Mike Bewley, provides his final step in making your muscle-building diet successful. He breaks down some go-to meals that will instantly add more calories to your day and keep your taste buds satisfied.

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Building Lean Muscle, Part 9: Tips and Tricks for Off-Season Muscle Building
Building Lean Muscle, Part 9: Tips and Tricks for Off-Season Muscle Building

Just starting your off-season? Now is the time to begin building lean muscle for next season! In order to gain muscle safely and successfully, you will need to be disciplined in the weight room AND the kitchen. Nutritionist and Georgia Tech strength coach Mike Bewley shares his tips and tricks for off-season muscle building, in part 9 of this popular 10-part series on eating to build muscle.

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Building Lean Muscle, Part 8: How to Build Muscle on a Tight Budget
Building Lean Muscle, Part 8: How to Build Muscle on a Tight Budget

Want to build muscle by eating a healthy diet, but don't have millions to spend on groceries? Georgia Tech strength coach and nutrition pro Mike Bewley shares 4 tips on how to build big muscles on a tight budget, in part 8 of his popular 10-part blog series.

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Building Lean Muscle, Part 7: My Top 5 Quick + Easy Snacks
Building Lean Muscle, Part 7: My Top 5 Quick + Easy Snacks

Find it hard to eat healthy on the go? Then you need to read Mike Bewley's top 5 quick and easy snacks to help you stick to your muscle-building goals and avoid the 3 PM vending machine run.

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Building Lean Muscle, Part 6: Ten Quick Tips for Skinny Athletes
Building Lean Muscle, Part 6: Ten Quick Tips for Skinny Athletes

Are you a skinny athlete looking to put on some muscle? Look no further. Mike Bewley shares 10 quick tips for safe weight gain in Part 6 of his popular series on building muscle. A quick read with some great facts: for example, did you know eating oats cold helps you to eat more? Read on to learn more...

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Building Lean Muscle, Part 5: It Won't Happen Overnight
Building Lean Muscle, Part 5: It Won't Happen Overnight

We are halfway through our popular series on how to build lean muscle! In Part 5, Mike Bewley shares his secrets on sticking to your diet plan, even when you don't see gains overnight.

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Building Lean Muscle, Part 4: When, How, and How Much to Eat
Building Lean Muscle, Part 4: When, How, and How Much to Eat

In part 4 of his 10-part series on building lean muscle, Mike Bewley talks timing: specifically, how long it should take to realistically gain muscle (without simultaneously gaining body fat), how much muscle you can expect to gain, and how frequently to time your meals for the best results.

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Building Lean Muscle, Part 3: Selecting the Right Macronutrients
Building Lean Muscle, Part 3: Selecting the Right Macronutrients

It's time for the third installment of Mike Bewley's popular series on building lean muscle. In part 3, Volt's resident nutrition expert explains which macronutrient sources are best for athletes, and how to track and manage sleep and hydration.

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Building Lean Muscle, Part 2: Constructing the Right Diet
Building Lean Muscle, Part 2: Constructing the Right Diet

We all know that a proper diet is important, but how do we calibrate diet needs specifically to our own workout and training goals? How do we make sure we are putting the right fuel into our bodies—and how do we decide the right amount? In this second installment from Volt's resident nutrition expert Mike Bewley, he outlines 3 key takeaways for developing lean muscle mass without excessive weight gain.

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Building Lean Muscle, Part 1: Mindset
Building Lean Muscle, Part 1: Mindset

Once your season ends, it’s time to start prepping for the next—and for many athletes, that means building lean muscle in the off-season. The problem is, most athletes don’t know how to eat in order to gain muscle safely, or realistically. Don’t know where to start? Volt’s resident nutrition expert Mike Bewley has your back. This is the inaugural post in our 10-part series on how to build lean muscle mass—the right way.

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An Athlete's Guide To Organic vs. Conventional Foods
An Athlete's Guide To Organic vs. Conventional Foods

Are organic foods truly superior to conventional foods? Our resident nutrition expert, Mike Bewley, explores both sides of the debate to answer which banana to buy at the grocery store.

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An Athlete's Guide to Almond Milk
An Athlete's Guide to Almond Milk

Is almond milk a viable substitution for dairy or soy milk, or is it too full of additives to be nutritious? Our resident nutrition expert Mike Bewley talks about the benefits, and dangers, of almond milk.

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An Athlete's Guide to the Paleo Diet
An Athlete's Guide to the Paleo Diet

While the Paleo diet may SOUND attractive to athletes, this diet is nothing but a fad, pure and simple. And worse: it can actually be harmful to your health.

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An Athlete's Guide to Carbohydrates
An Athlete's Guide to Carbohydrates

It’s 2015, but carb confusion still reigns supreme. Fad diets constantly send us the message that carbohydrates are fattening. But this is just plain untrue! Learn how athletes should tackle carbs. 

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