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Man holding a cold water bottle to his forehead to cool down.

Body Heat Loss: Four Ways to Stay Cool

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…

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Probiotics may benefit the athlete through reduced gastrointestinal symptoms and improved immune function.

Pros and Cons of Probiotics for the Athlete

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…

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Athletes in weight class sports, aesthetic sports, and sports that encourage thinness as a method to increase performance are at higher risk of developing Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport.

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)

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…

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Exercisers need to consider temperature, humidity, wind and solar radiation when developing a hydration plan for exercise or competition.

Hydration: Environmental Factors that Influence Sweat Rate

Plan your hydration around these variables for a better race, match, meet or training session. The goal of sweating is to get water to evaporate from your skin, causing cooling. There are four environmental factors that influence your sweat rate: temperature, humidity, solar radiation and wind. Learn how they impact…

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Several photos of berries combined with the text July is Berry Month.

Berries: So berry great!

July is Berry Month! Berries, those tasty nuggets of nutrition, provide benefits fresh or frozen (skip the pie filling). Besides the usual ones available in stores, farm stands often have additional types that can provide new flavors. Some are weeds; mulberries, I’m looking at you! What is a berry? From…

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The plant-based Med Diet, a plant-based, seasonal eating plan, also includes fish and fermented dairy.

Mediterranean Diet FAQs for Athletes

Does the Mediterranean Diet support your sports performance goals? What is the Mediterranean Diet? The Mediterranean Diet consists of traditional foods eaten in countries that surround the Mediterranean Sea. It’s also more than just a diet, it’s a lifestyle that includes meals with friends and family and red wine with…

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