Post-Workout Nutrition
5 Protein-Packed Recovery Shakes
You put your body through a lot when you work out and you should reward it with fuel. Recovery shakes filled with protein and complex carbohydrates are...
5 Tips to Increase Lean Body Mass
As the weather turns warmer, there is an increased focus on getting back in shape. A key component of this and of fitness in general is increasing lean...
Fuel Up Fast With 4 Smoothies From the New York Giants
Photo: Getty Images via Thinkstock Let’s face it: An athlete’s diet can seem pretty bland. If you’re following all the rules, it’s grilled chicken breast, veggies, rice, repeat. [...]
What Should You Eat After a Workout? Turns Out, ‘When?’ Is The Better Question
Thirty minutes. That’s the vital window of time you have to fully capitalize on your workout with nutrition, according to John Ivy, Ph.D, co-author (with Robert Portman) of the book Nutrient [...]
The Best Post-Workout Supplements and Nutrition
I constantly see athletes looking for ways to make their workouts harder and more intense. But athletes also need to think about how to balance their performance with recovery. The [...]
Hungry? Try the DIY Protein Bar
It can be a constant battle to replace the tremendous number of calories you burn in workouts and games. You need a lot of protein, carbohydrates and calories, or you [...]
Attention Ballplayers: During a Doubleheader, Meals Are Twice as Important
I remember the long days of summertime softball tournaments. At times we drove for hours, stayed up to the wee hours of the morning battling out a tie ballgame, only [...]
What’s in Your Gym Bag? Sport-Specific Post-Workout Food Guidelines
Stretching is not your only important post-workout ritual. For serious athletes, it's just as critical to refuel with a post-workout meal. This decision can make all the difference in your [...]
3 Recipes to Spice Up Chocolate Milk
I'm sure you've heard it before. Chocolate milk is one of the best post-workout drinks to build muscle and accelerate recovery. (Learn more about chocolate milk's benefits.) However, drinking the [...]
Finish Your Workout With Eggs, A Great Source of Protein
Imagine this scenario. Immediately after a workout, you throw down the weight and head to the kitchen to hit that mandatory recovery eating window. You go to dip into your [...]
