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Pre-Workout Protein Optimizes Muscle Recovery
According to research presented at the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual meeting, what you eat before you work out may enhance recovery. Consuming protein prior to weight lifting, the [...]
Iron Needs for Athletes
While pumping iron is critical for improving athletic performance, a lack of the nutrient iron can be detrimental to performance. No wonder Popeye the Sailor Man downs a can of [...]
Will an Empty Stomach Affect Your Performance?
The good folks at coreperformance.com (a division of Athletes’ Performance) tackled this question: is it OK to train on an empty stomach? According to AP’s director of performance nutrition, Amanda [...]
Serving Up the Right Portions
A tennis ball serves up value beyond the court. Its size is actually the true serving amount for a cup of rice, cereal, pasta and (hate to break it to [...]
Energize Your Body
Athletes seek to gain performance advantages over their competition by using two common energy sources, caffeine and carbohydrate. Which one is the better choice?A recent Gatorade study found that 200 [...]
Freebie Foods
Sweet treats and fried foods are plenty appetizing, but when it comes to your performance menu, consume them in moderation. Sports nutritionist Dawn Weatherwax-Fall says that high-sugar foods (e.g., candy, [...]
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 [...]
Track & Field Nutrition Plan
Fatigue is a common complaint among track athletes, so the right nutrition plan is key to keeping you energized during high-powered workouts and achieving your personal best. Keep the following [...]
9 Essential Energy and Recovery Foods
Your body works ’round the clock to repair itself. But your hefty workload means you need the right tools available at all times. New York Giants nutrition consultant Heidi Skolnik [...]
Boost Energy With Breakfast
It’s true: if you snooze, you lose. And in the a.m., skipping breakfast for a few extras Z’s means you’ll be at a loss for energy. So get your game [...]