Energy Drinks
How Much Water Should Athletes Drink Every Day?
Exactly how much water should you be drinking on a daily basis? It's a relatively simple question, but the answer is complex. The most commonly cited recommendation is at least [...]
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 [...]
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: 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 [...]
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. [...]
Energizing Foods to Power Through the Day
Feeling drained and worn out and it's not even lunchtime yet? How can you energize through the rest of the day and power up a practice-worthy performance? What you eat [...]
The Dangers of Energy Drinks: St. Louis Rams LT Rodger Saffold's Near-Fatal Experience
Energy drinks are generally formulated to deliver high concentrations of caffeine to generate a rush of energy. This may be OK for the 9-to-5 desk jockey who needs extra oomph [...]
The Scoop on Energy Drinks
Energy drinks are tempting. Who wouldn't want a quick burst of power before a workout, practice or game? But don't be fooled. These drinks pose hidden health risks, especially for [...]
Raising a Red Flag on Some Energy Drinks
Energy drinks have enjoyed a surge in popularity in recent years. Beverage Digest estimates that the market for these products is now a $7.7 billion industry.1 Yet despite their increasing [...]