How to deal with the big holiday meals, the food choices and those family members that can’t help but comment on your plate. People, it’s holiday season and you know what that means! Food. Food everywhere, all the time. How do you handle holiday meals in such a way that you don’t offend anyone but […]
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Check out these fast food strategies to keep you performing at the top of your game! You’re out on the road, heading to a game, and you’re starving. How about some fast food? You have to eat so you’re prepared for your game, but there are so very many choices that it’s just overwhelming! How
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Why does that cold bottle of water feel so amazing after a blazing summer workout? You’re hot, the water and bottle are cold. Simple, right? Turns out there are four methods for body heat loss: radiation, conduction, convection and evaporation. Radiation Radiation is the emission of electromagnetic heat waves, in this case from our bodies.
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Will probiotics improve performance, impact immune function, or enhance overall health of the athlete? By Katie Lamps As an athlete, you are probably always looking for changes you can make to help improve performance and prevent illness and injury. Nutrition plays an integral role in each of these areas, which is why proper nutrition is
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How It Can Impact Athlete Performance and Health As an athlete, you are probably always looking for ways to improve your performance, meet your exercise goals, and avoid injury. Frequently, athletes attempt to do this by making changes to their dietary intake and/or training schedule. However, if done incorrectly, you can actually risk negatively impacting
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