Inflammation
5 Ingredients You Never Want to See in Your Food
Here's a secret. A healthy diet isn't complex. It doesn't require punishing yourself with monthly cleanses or self-deprivation. Simply live by the rule "if you can't read it, don't eat [...]
Prevent or Heal Lace Bite
Clinically termed an aggravation of the extensor hallucis longus tendon (i.e., the tendon that attaches the muscle running down your lower leg to your big toe), lace bite causes a [...]
Do You Need a Probiotic Supplement?
Contrary to what Erin Andrews' latest probiotic commercial would lead you to believe, there is nothing "cute" about your gut (i.e., your digestive system). Fortunately, the growing popularity of probiotic [...]
Pau Gasol’s Torn Plantar Fascia, and Recovery Methods
The roller coaster ride that is the Lakers' 2012-13 Season hit another bump on February 5, when star center and power forward Pau Gasol tore the fascia in his right [...]
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 [...]
Get Back in the Game After Pulling a Muscle
Pulled a hamstring or quad muscle recently? Don’t let it derail your season. Adhere to these general rehab guidelines, enhance your recovery and return to action sooner than expected. Recovery time [...]
Tips to Speed Up Healing of an Injured Wrist
Currently sidelined by a painful wrist issue? From on-the-field work to weight room exercises, healthy wrists are crucial for athletes. (See Get Healthy Faster With Three Injury Recovery Tips.) Below are [...]
Can Eliminating Wheat From Your Diet Improve Your Performance?
If you've visited a grocery store recently, you probably noticed a large number of products labeled gluten-free. I'm sure you've heard about the growing gluten-free movement, and you may even [...]
How Athletes Should Supplement Their Diets
As a strength and conditioning professional, I'm not a big supplement advocate. I advise most of the athletes I train to get their nutrition through whole foods. But let's be [...]
Nutrition Guidelines to Optimize ACL Rehab
From surgery to bracing to a combined surgical repair-reconstruction, there are many ways to approach rehabilitation following an ACL injury, depending upon its severity. (See The Athlete's Guide to the [...]