Potassium
Ask the Experts: Why Are Electrolytes Important?
Q: Why are electrolytes important? A: Electrolytes like potassium and sodium are elements crucial to proper muscle function. However, these and other electrolytes are lost through sweat, so athletes need [...]
The Post-Activity Hydration Checklist
After an intense workout, game or practice, you have the opportunity to reap performance-boosting benefits or risk suffering performance-crushing detriments. Your success or failure lies in your ability to eat [...]
3 Athlete-Friendly Foods for Energy, Health and Strength
Sore muscles? Low on energy? Feeling sick lately? All of these problems can be solved with proper nutrition. Use the following three foods to boost your athletic performance by reducing [...]
9 Essential Energy and Recovery Foods
Your body works ’round the clock to repair itself. But your hefty workload means you need the right tools available at all times. New York Giants nutrition consultant Heidi Skolnik [...]
Hydration for Peak Performance
You can’t spell hydration without ION. Learn how the new Powerade with ION4 is keeping top All-Stars in check as they continue to deliver powerful performances. ION4 is an advanced [...]
Top Notch Sports Drinks
By Sarah Gearhart Prevent dehydration from cramping your athletic style by downing sports drinks during intense activity. They’re loaded with important electrolytes like potassium and sodium. Besides replacing fluids lost [...]
Hydrating in Cold Weather
Swinging for the slopes this weekend? Besides your board and goggles, make sure to grab a sports drink. “Don’t be fooled into thinking that you don’t sweat in the cold,” [...]
Top Vitamin Supplements
No matter how well you eat, you can still come up short on what your body needs. Deficiencies in vitamins and minerals can lead to weak muscles and frail bones. [...]
Chocolate Milk: A Well-Balanced Recovery Drink
Ready for the best tasting supplement ever? A recent study presented to the American College of Sports Medicine reveals that low fat chocolate milk is an effective carbohydrate and fluid [...]