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Ask the Experts: Why Should I Eat Breakfast?
Q: Why should I eat breakfast? Why is it important? A: When coaches and parents tell you that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, they're not joking. [...]
Why Figure Facts’ Teens Nutrition App is Perfect for Young Athletes
During my years as a competitive high school athlete, I struggled to manage my weight due to changes in practice schedules and tournament participation. I went from being super active [...]
Behind-the-Scenes Video: Miguel Cabrera, Curtis Granderson and C.J. Wilson 2013 New Balance Baseball Training Shoot
New Balance baseball cleats are worn by roughly 220 MLB players, and three of baseball's biggest names kicked off the 2013 season a little earlier than expected. Triple Crown winner [...]
Protein Shake or Chocolate Milk: Which Is Better Post-Workout?
Athletes are taught to refuel with protein immediately after a workout. Most opt for a quick hit with an easy, portable protein shake. But just drinking protein won't replenish muscle [...]
3 Effective Upper-Body Plyometrics Exercises
Years of research, tests and studies prove that plyometric training maximizes an athlete's ability to produce power. Most plyo exercises focus on the lower body, but athletes and strength coaches [...]
STACK Fueling Guide
You know that the hours you spend in the gym and at practice affect your performance on game day. But you may not realize that nutrition—what you put in your [...]
Save the Date! Free Training Call: "The Mindset of Winning Athletes"
Loren Fogelman Want to learn how to dominate your opponents? Ready for some straight talk about the mental side of sports performance? On Aug. 23, 2012, at 3:00 [...]
Improve your Performance With 2 Olympian-Tested Mind Tricks
Watching the athletes competing in the 2012 London Olympics, you can see a clear advantage in the mental talent that fuels their superb athletic performances. The key is watching how [...]
Garrett Weber-Gale Credits Good Nutrition for Olympic Gold
Think eating healthy isn’t important to your athletic career? Don’t tell that to Olympic gold medalist and Team USA hopeful Garrett Weber-Gale. The swimmer credits a low-sodium, low-sugar, plant-based diet [...]
Jim Carpentier Named STACK Expert of the Month
Jim Carpentier, CSCS, associate health and wellness director at the Greater Morristown YMCA in Cedar Knolls, N.J., has been named STACK's Expert of the Month for April 2012. He will [...]
