Nutritionist
Beat Muscle Soreness With Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Sore, swollen muscles: an all-too-familiar, natural effect brought on by heavy exercise. Intense workouts can cause muscle tissues to become damaged, but sports nutritionist Dr. Susan Kleiner says inflammation is [...]
Pre-Workout Protein Optimizes Muscle Recovery
According to research presented at the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual meeting, what you eat before you work out may enhance recovery. Consuming protein prior to weight lifting, the [...]
Iron Needs for Athletes
While pumping iron is critical for improving athletic performance, a lack of the nutrient iron can be detrimental to performance. No wonder Popeye the Sailor Man downs a can of [...]
Power Up Post-Workout With Milk
What do Serena Williams, Steve Nash, Chauncey Billups, Dwight Howard, Andy Roddick and Laila Ali have in common? Aside from superstar status, all of these athletes have worn the notorious [...]
Pickle Juice as a Sports-Performance Tonic?
You may have heard that downing pickle juice can alleviate exercise-induced muscle cramps, which are brought on by a number of factors, including dehydration and loss of sodium through sweat. [...]
Fill Up on Fiber (But Not Before Competition)
Fiber plays an important role in an athlete’s diet. Not only does it satiate your appetite by slowing the digestive process, it also keeps your GI tract on track. While [...]
Improve Flexibility With Hydration
Of all the questions STACK receives from its readers and viewers, one of the most common is: "How do I improve my flexibility?" Active warm-ups and post-activity stretching may be [...]
How to Reduce Body Fat
Changing your body composition requires more than just hitting the gym. Your diet plays a big role, too. Ask any sports nutritionist about reducing body fat, and they’ll confirm: burn [...]
Freebie Foods
Sweet treats and fried foods are plenty appetizing, but when it comes to your performance menu, consume them in moderation. Sports nutritionist Dawn Weatherwax-Fall says that high-sugar foods (e.g., candy, [...]
Muscle-Building Protein
Aiming to build muscle? Plate some protein throughout the day—not just at dinner. Men’s Health throws down five truths about protein, including when best to eat it: with three meals [...]