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Survive Menopause and the Impact of the Endocrine Shift!
By Michael Shadowen, intern Are you in menopause, or a middle-aged woman with the sudden appearance of belly fat, fatigue, hot flashes and sleepless nights? How about a loss of sports performance? Diet can’t make these disappear entirely, but it can ease their effects! What is Menopause? Menopause is the point…
Supplement Spotlight: Break Through with Creatine
Creatine is a useful supplement for building muscle and quick burst of energy By: Michael Shadowen What is Creatine? Creatine is one of the body’s natural sources of energy for muscle contraction. Half of our stores comes from diet and the other half comes from the liver, kidneys and then…
Exploit Caffeine In Seasonal Coffee Favorites to Springboard your Performance!
Discover what these drinks contain and how they can impact your training and winning By Katie Gross Seasonal Coffee Favorites and The Effects on Your Performance It is about that time! Big name coffee companies have begun to roll out their Fall seasonal drinks meant to provide you with warm,…
Think Green to Fuel Your Performance This Fall
Fuel your performance and overall health with the addition of some leafy greens in your diet! Be Sure to Get Your Leafy Greens! All vegetables provide essential vitamins and nutrients to improve your overall health. Though it is recommended that you “eat the rainbow” with all colorful vegetables, leafy greens…
Fuel Your Tennis Success with Better Nutrition
Written by: Katie Gross, Dietetic Intern Nutritional Demands For Tennis Players Tennis requires athletes to utilize a plethora of different skills including endurance, agility, power and repeated energy bursts. Tennis players use both anaerobic and aerobic energy systems to fuel themselves during their matches and throughout their entire competition day….
Body Image Resources for Concerned Coaches, Parents and Athletes
Information and action tips for those dealing with body image concerns in athletes of all ages. The last couple of years have been rough. I’ve had sooo many calls from parents and high school and travel team coaches for body image and eating disorder resources. Young athletes of all genders…