Energy Drinks
3 Warning Signs A Supplement Isn’t Effective
Most athletes try at least one type of supplement to increase their on-field performance. They can choose from a wide variety of products, but there are some supplements they should [...]
3 Ways Caffeine Improves Your Sports Performance
If you drink coffee, you are very familiar with how caffeine can improve your energy and mental focus. Put simply, caffeine works fantastically—which is why Americans drink an average of [...]
Mountain Dew Officially Has the Weirdest, Most Amazing Super Bowl Commercial Yet
As I scrolled through my email inbox this fine Wednesday morning, I came across a message from Mountain Dew. Stored inside was a link to their upcoming Super Bowl commercial, [...]
Do B Vitamins Actually Improve Your Performance?
Vitamins are an important part of any diet. They assist your body in a variety of ways to ensure it is functioning properly and regularly. Consuming...
5 Nutrition Mistakes Ruining Your Sports Performance
If you're training and practicing hard but your performance is consistently falling short on game day, the culprit might be what you are (or are not) eating. Your diet has [...]
Nutrition and Athletic Performance for One-Day Tournaments
Whether you are a weekend warrior or a competitive athlete, you have experienced the all day tournament. Many times, the most conditioned or mentally...
Ask the You Docs: Is There an Energy Drink That’s Healthy?
Q: I’m nodding off during the afternoon and feel like I need a pick-me-up. But everything I read about energy drink seems to say they pose a risk to my [...]
2 Energy Drink Rules Athletes Must Follow
Energy drink producers claim the drinks enhance performance, increase stamina and spike alertness, and some research suggests they may improve anaerobic performance and endurance. But other evidence suggests they can [...]
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 [...]
Why Basketball Players Should Ditch Energy Drinks
Many athletes look to supplements to get ready to play with heightened energy levels. Pre-workout supplements such as N.O. Xplode, Jack3d, and caffeinated energy drinks are common choices. These kinds [...]