Gatorade Nutrition
Basic Nutrition Guidelines for Female Athletes
Nutrition for athletes has three purposes: 1) maximize initial performance; 2) sustain maximal performance; and 3) rapid recovery. For the female athlete, proper nutrition is also needed to maintain menstrual [...]
Put Together a Perfect Gameday Meal
Candace Parker uses her impressive athleticism to overmatch her WNBA opponents and power her scoring touch. Parker's game requires high levels of energy, which she supplies with a favorite pre-game [...]
Landon Donovan Fueling Performance
One of the most celebrated players in the history of American soccer didn't always get enough fluids before matches. Early in his career, Landon Donovan unfortunately developed a negative attitude [...]
Pre-Workout Fueling for Women: Are You Running on Empty?
You take time to train because you know it will make you a better athlete, reduce stress and keep you energized. However, too many female athletes enter their workouts under-fueled, [...]
Win From Within: Michael Jordan's NBA Finals "Flu Game"
In Game 5 of the 1997 NBA Finals, Michael Jordan staged one of the most incredible performances of his career—despite having woken up that morning feeling nauseated and sweating profusely. [...]
Why Protein Is Important for Athletes
Athletes across the spectrum of sports know protein is important. But not all know why protein is important. Dr. Jeff Zachwieja, principal scientist at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, explains the [...]
Gatorade Wants to Know How You "Win From Within"
What drives you to become a better athlete? Is it a coach? Your parents? Your favorite athlete? Regardless of the source, Gatorade knows that winners have a driving force behind [...]
How Alabama Football is Fueling Up For the BCS National Championship Game
Over the past few years, the University of Alabama football team has been one of the most dominant squads in the country. And tonight they will vie for their second [...]
Boost Your Future Performance With Proper Post-Game Hydration
After an intense workout, game or practice, you have the opportunity to reap performance-boosting benefits or risk suffering performance-crushing detriments. Your success or failure lies in your ability to eat [...]
Boost Your Game With Proper Pre-Activity Fueling
Pre-activity nutrition can make or break your workout, practice or game performance. If your body doesn’t have the energy, fluids or nutrients it needs to perform, your strength, speed, endurance [...]