Cramps
How to Protect Yourself From Heat Stroke This Summer
When you hear the word “stroke,” you probably think, “happens to old people, not me.” But heat stroke—a medical emergency where the body’s core temperature reaches or exceeds 105 degrees [...]
The Obstacle Course Racer’s Guide to Fixing Muscle Cramps
With the recent worldwide explosion of obstacle racing the subject of muscle cramps is always a hot topic for discussion. Setting the stage for a cramp...
Surviving Football Hell Week: A Nutrition Guide
As the summer months draw to a close, football players all over the country get prepared for the most grueling training period of their entire sport...
Trent Richardson’s Workout and Nutrition Plan
Trent Richardson arrived as a pro on a run right up the middle. During Week 2 of the 2012 NFL season, in only the second game of his pro career, [...]
Ask the Experts: How to Prevent a Side Stitch
Q: How can I prevent a side stitch? A: Also referred to as running cramps, side stitches are usually felt in the abdomen and can range from mildly uncomfortable to debilitating. Side [...]
Ask the Doctors: What Are the Risks of Diet Pills and Laxatives
Inadequate calories can cause the body to eventually break down heart muscle for food; and adding a stimulant such as diet pills can cause the heart to develop an abnormal, life-threatening rhythm that can cause [...]
5 Hydration Mistakes that Could Degrade Your Performance and Impair Your Health
Hydration is crucial for athletes. Screwing up your fluid intake not only reduces your performance, it can endanger your health. When we exercise, our muscles produce heat and our body's [...]
Fueling Performance With Dwyane Wade
At the beginning of Dwyane Wade's stellar nine-year NBA career, the Marquette University product had some bad habits, ones that plague many gifted young athletes. Despite being able to play [...]
Stay Loose With A Softball
We all know that softball is a sport played competitively by young women and nostalgically by over the hill guys reliving their glory days. But did you know that the [...]
Three Bottles to Keep You Hydrated
Dehydration is a downer. Fortunately, you can prevent it, along with its nasty side effects, like muscle cramps, headaches and nausea. Get the upper hand by always keeping a bottle [...]
