Carbohydrates
Fueling Usain Bolt’s World-Class Power
Because he stands at 6'5", Usain Bolt must produce more power than his competitors to compensate for drag on his large frame. A recent study, published in the European Journal of Physics, [...]
Recipe Makeover: Healthy Stuffed Mushrooms
Recipe Makeover: Healthy Stuffed Mushrooms From the fast food drive-thru and the take-out box to the backyard BBQ, STACK Expert Kait Fortunato is...
Get Your Mid-Workout Boost from Gatorade Prime Energy Chews
Many new faces are seen in the weight room during the first week of pre-season workouts for the Mayfield High School Wildcats football team. The workouts, held on Friday mornings [...]
Nutrition Tips for Young Tennis Players
Tennis players can burn 600 to 800 calories an hour when playing a recreational singles match, according to the USTA. Since most tennis matches last several hours, many players burn [...]
Answering Common Questions From Female Athletes
Here are answers to some common nutrition questions asked by female athletes. What are my greatest nutritional deficiency risks? Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the U.S. [...]
Nutrition Guidelines for Endurance Training
You've trained six months for your big day. You've run hundreds of miles on asphalt and dripped sweat into your shoes for days—or you've biked far enough to loop your home [...]
Hungry? Try the DIY Protein Bar
It can be a constant battle to replace the tremendous number of calories you burn in workouts and games. You need a lot of protein, carbohydrates and calories, or you [...]
Gatorade Prime Energy Chews Give Usain Bolt ‘Real Energy’
Some would argue that Usain Bolt’s height plays to his advantage in the 100-meter dash. Standing 6’5”, Bolt has longer legs than his competitors, which means he can cover more [...]
Fuel Up! Grocery Shopping for Training Camp and 2-A-Days
During training season, you have the opportunity to gain speed and strength—and hopefully a starting spot. Unfortunately, you also have a risk of getting hurt, coming down sick or losing [...]
Ask the Experts: Is it OK to Have an Energy Drink Before a Workout?
Q) I need an energy boost before workouts. Should I have an energy drink? A) Let’s be honest: energy drinks are certainly tempting. Their energy-boosting claims make them seem like [...]