Calcium
Why Athletes Need Vitamin D
Taking in the “sunshine vitamin” is a bright way to improve athletic performance. A study from the American College of Sports Medicine [ACSM] suggests that vitamin D can improve reaction [...]
Recovery Supplements
Replenish your energy and fuel your muscle growth with a post-workout recovery drink. Gatorade Recover 03 [gatorade.com] $1.30-2/ 16.9-oz. bottle EAS Myoplex [eas.com] $4.15/ 17-oz. bottle Cytosport Cytomax Recovery [...]
Pack a Snack
Eating throughout the day is important to provide a constant source of fuel. Grabbing a snack in between meals for a constant in-flow of calories and nutrients can help give [...]
Hydration for Peak Performance
You can’t spell hydration without ION. Learn how the new Powerade with ION4 is keeping top All-Stars in check as they continue to deliver powerful performances. ION4 is an advanced [...]
Detriments of Alcohol
Even one alcoholic drink can put your performance on the brink. Leslie Bonci, sports nutrition director at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and nutrition consultant to the Pittsburgh Steelers, [...]
Eating for Injury Prevention
Your level of conditioning plays a major role in injury prevention, as does the substance of your diet. Poor eating habits can actually make you more susceptible to injuries. The [...]
Nutrition Label Lowdown
Getting enough of the right fuel is tough to do for busy, developing athletes. But you can help yourself by knowing what to look for on food labels, which tell [...]
Top Meal Replacement Powders
You’re skilled on the court, but not in the kitchen. Not to worry. When you need some grub to fuel your body, a quick and healthy protein-packed meal is [...]
The importance of calcium
There are three pounds of this bone-building mineral in a 150-pound adult. Calcium not only keeps nerves functioning properly and helps blood clot when it needs to, it also aids [...]
Cafeteria Eating
Pass on the breaded chicken patties and cheeseburgers—pronto. Instead, have a taco (175 calories) or a sloppy joe (230 calories); both have moderate fat content and are loaded with carbs [...]