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3 Supplements to Boost On-Ice Performance
Hockey requires tremendous feats of strength, speed, power and endurance. In one shift, you may need to sprint up and down the ice, deliver a crushing body check and battle [...]
Get Real Energy by Fueling With Carbohydrates
Want to take your workout to the next level? Try pre-fueling with carbohydrates. When you fuel up with energy drinks that are loaded with supplements, additives and caffeine, you [...]
Lose Weight by Changing Your Diet
It's true. You can eat and lose weight. Don't believe me? I've done it, and you can too. No one wants to starve and follow some crazy weight-loss program. Going [...]
4 Hydration Rules for Football Players
Football on its own is demanding enough, but hot, humid summertime two-a-days make it even tougher. Players need to pay close attention to their hydration, drinking plenty of fluids—both water [...]
3 Common Misunderstandings About Clean Eating
Clean eating can help athletes perform better. But it's not as easy as it sounds. Inexperience can often lead to mistakes, especially when foods claim to be healthy but in [...]
Ask the Experts: Am I Drinking Too Much Water?
Q: I feel like water is sloshing around in my stomach when I run. Am I drinking too much? Ugh! Nothing will bring your morning 5-miler to an end [...]
Ask the Experts: Is Caffeine Safe for Athletes?
Q: Is caffeine safe for athletes? A: Man, I hope so. (Hides double latte behind desk.) Many athletes and non-athletes consume caffeine every day in coffee, tea, and other beverages [...]
Leslie Bonci Talks Gatorade at Super Bowl XLVII
At Super Bowl XLVII, Pittsburgh Steelers dietician Leslie Bonci talked to STACK about the importance of Gatorade products for athletes who want to supplement their workouts. Bonci said that meals [...]
The Lowdown on Performance Enhancing Drugs
Athletes spend hours and hours training because they want an edge on their opponents. Unfortunately, sometimes athletes turn to performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) to get an even larger competitive advantage. [...]
Hydration Guidelines for Volleyball Players
It's no secret that many factors go into molding a star athlete. Conditioning, strength training, practice, game play and competition are always the frontrunners. Unfortunately, athletes often forget to properly [...]
