by Sydney Anderson | Jul 28, 2022 | Featured, Sports Nutrition
Macronutrients, Weight Management, and Hydration Strategies for Football Players How many of you have ever been in the middle of practice or a game and found yourself dragging and feeling fatigued? Or maybe you have a family member or friend who has experienced...
by Dylan Lowry | Mar 17, 2022 | Run Coaching
Nutrition plays a critical role in performance during exercise or competition. When you under-fuel or eat the incorrect foods, you put yourself at a huge disadvantage to perform at your highest level. This is especially true for endurance athletes who depend on...
by Dylan Lowry | Aug 28, 2021 | Medical Nutrition
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are three of the essential amino acids that cannot be made by our bodies and must be obtained through diet or supplementation. The three BCAAs are leucine, isoleucine and valine. “Branched-chain” refers to their chemical structure,...
by Gina Gilchrist | Jul 14, 2021 | Sports Nutrition
Water is the most important, yet overlooked, nutrient for athletes. Even mild dehydration can cause muscle cramps, dizziness, and lightheadedness and keep you from performing your best. Clear urine is a good sign that you have fully rehydrated. Tips to keep your...
by Gina Gilchrist | Jun 29, 2021 | Featured, Sports Nutrition
Inadequate calories and nutrients can impair even the most conditioned athlete, while the right balance of energy and macronutrients will help all athletes perform their best. The ideal diet for an athlete is not very different from the diet recommended for any...
