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Belly Fat: One of Your Biggest Opponents
Your most dangerous opponent this season may not be found on the rival team's sideline. A bulging waistline is a bigger game changer than any quarterback sneak, fake bunt or [...]
Building Muscle with Basic Foods and Beverages
Your favorite sports stadium or arena wasn't built from scraps. Its developers made sure they established a strong, stable foundation before construction began. And they did not use materials of [...]
Foods That Help Athletes On And Off The Field
Good foods don't just help you build muscle. They make you a healthier person. For example, salmon not only provides muscle-building protein, it also delivers omega-3 fatty acids that benefit [...]
Canned Foods That Boost Performance
When you are on the go and need a quick energy boost, it can be tempting to find the closest vending machine. Fortunately for your sake, you have plenty of [...]
The Ultimate Pre-Game Basketball Meal
Young athletes, even those who are serious about their game, are typically the worst offenders when it comes to realizing the importance of consuming the proper nutrients. (See Nutrition Guidelines for [...]
Natural Food and Beverage Choices for Athletes
In athletics, speed is key. But when it comes to nutrition, athletes who rely excessively on "quick" meals and beverages—e.g., fast food, energy bars and protein shakes—are way off key. [...]
I Hate Water: Healthy Alternatives to H2O
Staying hydrated is critical for everyone, especially athletes. Water plays an essential role in several aspects of body function and performance, including digestion, vitamin and mineral transport and vital organ [...]
Navigate the College Cafeteria and Stores to Eat Healthy
Eating healthy can be tricky during your first semester at college. You're away from the comfort of home cooking, juggling academics and sports; and sticking to a healthy dietary routine in [...]
6 Anti-Inflammatory Foods to Relieve Muscle Soreness
When it comes to being a better athlete, muscle soreness [and even inflammation] is a normal part of training and the recovery process. Inflammation is the body's first response to [...]
Andy Hrovat on Fueling Up
Focus and determination have fueled U.S. Olympic freestyle wrestler Andy Hrovat’s success on the mat. To reach the level of the wrestlers he admired most—and to earn the chance to [...]