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7 Nutrition Hacks for Elite Performance You’ve Never Tried Before
As athletes progress toward higher levels of competition and training, nutrition plays a much bigger role in their ability to perform and recover. Aside from simply receiving adequate caloric intake, [...]
The New Food Pyramid for Female Athletes
I love talking to female athletes who want to eat healthy and make better decisions when it comes to fueling for their performance. But I often find these girls asking [...]
5 Secrets for Shedding Excess Body Fat (That Don’t Involve Working Out)
As a strength and conditioning coach, my role often extends far beyond the weight room. One of the many hats I wear daily is that of a nutritionist. Although it's [...]
Todd Durkin, Two-Time Trainer of the Year, Reveals His 9 Most Impactful Nutrition Tips
My friends, nutrition is no joke. Sure, it’s not as sexy of a topic as training, but it is equally as—if not more—important. If you want to look and feel [...]
Easy Thanksgiving Leftover Meals
Your Thanksgiving meal can be the performance-fueling gift that keeps on giving, provided you know how to use your leftovers. If you didn’t douse everything with butter and gravy, you’re [...]
Leonard Fournette Reveals His No. 1 Tip for Young Athletes Looking to Get Faster
Leonard Fournette is freaky fast. Last season, the Jacksonville Jaguars running back totaled the two fastest speeds recorded by any NFL ballcarrier. The fastest speed, 22.05 mph, was achieved on [...]
Why RB David Johnson Lost a Scary Amount of Weight After Going Vegan
Going vegan isn’t without risk, particularly for athletes who burn a monster amount of calories every day. Case in point? David Johnson. The Arizona Cardinals star running back went full [...]
The Cheat Meal Day: Why It’s Not So Smart
You diet hard all week, eating nothing but clean foods, train your butt off in the gym, and feel like you're making real progress. Then Saturday comes -...
Trying to Gain Weight? Here’s What Your Meals Should Look Like
So you want to bulk up, huh? Gaining weight can be a great thing for an athlete, especially when it's done intelligently and responsibly. Gaining muscular size and strength is [...]
Want to Be Great During Tournament Season? Avoid These 5 Nutrition Mistakes
Those weekend doubleheaders and tournaments are what you've waited for all year. These events often feature excellent competition on the field and a number of college coaches in the stands. [...]