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Von Miller’s Energy-Packed Pre-Game Fueling
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? When asked this age-old question during an NFL minicamp, Denver Broncos linebacker (and aspiring poultry farmer) Von Miller said, “I think it’d [...]
J.J. Watt’s Game-Day Fuel
Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt didn’t start his Thanksgiving last year with turkey or stuffing. All Watt needed to power his three-sack performance against the Detroit Lions was Gatorade [...]
How J.J. Watt Starts Strong
J.J. Watt of the Houston Texans didn’t start his Thanksgiving last year with turkey or stuffing. In fact, all Watt needed to power his three-sack performance against the Detroit Lions [...]
The First Rule of Fueling: Keep It Real
Pop quiz: What’s a more effective way to get fired up for your next workout? (a.) blast heavy metal or hip-hop music through your headphones (b.) eat a banana or [...]
The New Rules of Fuel
Forget the fads and gimmicks. To perform your best, follow three rules of eating before, during and after workouts. Rule #1: Before Your Activity, “Keep It Real” Pop quiz: What’s [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
The Ultimate Pre-Game Fueling Menu
As an athlete, you should aim to eat at least three to four hours before competition. This helps you fill up your glycogen stores—which your body uses for energy—without making [...]
Lunch Box Special: Tobin Heath’s Old-School Pre-Game Favorite
Many athletes follow complex eating plans to power up for big games, but not U.S. Women’s Soccer National Team member Tobin Heath. She found her secret weapon inside a kid’s [...]
How J.J. Watt Adjusted to the Scorching Texas Sun
J.J. Watt knew he’d be in for a temperature transition when he moved from his native Wisconsin to play for the Houston Texans, but he never guessed how extreme it [...]