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Beat the Heat During Training With These Hydration Strategies
Summer temperatures, enjoyable on an island paradise, can be an obstacle for athletes in training. The heat brings a variety of challenges for athletes training during July and August. Staying [...]
Volleyball Summer Training Guide 2013
STACK's Volleyball Summer Training Guide created by Matt Young, director of strength and conditioning at Pepperdine University, where the women’s volleyball team has made 12 trips to the NCAA Championships [...]
5 Ingredients You Never Want to See in Your Food
Here's a secret. A healthy diet isn't complex. It doesn't require punishing yourself with monthly cleanses or self-deprivation. Simply live by the rule "if you can't read it, don't eat [...]
Carl Edwards’ Tough Training Regimen Makes Him a Winner
Throughout his NASCAR career, Carl Edwards has been famous for his physical fitness. The Missourian’s physique has been discussed countless times in newspapers, magazines and television broadcasts. Tomorrow, Edwards will [...]
Too Much of a Good Thing: The Danger of Over-Hydration
Planning on guzzling H2O to stay hydrated during practice this summer? Turns out dehydration isn't the only thing you have to worry about. The saying "you can have too much of [...]
Turn 5 Main Ingredients into 25 Healthy Dinners
Athletes lead busy lives. Who has the time to cook dinner every night after spending time and money at the grocery store? One thing most of us have in abundance, [...]
Superfoods A-Z: Lentils
With more than 30% of its calories coming from muscle-building protein (more per serving than you’ll find in beef) and prices that are pocket-friendly, lentils may be the perfect way [...]
Take a Tour Through the Yogurt Aisle
Is it just us, or does the yogurt aisle at the grocery seem a mile long? With over-packed shelves offering so many choices, all with seemingly healthy ingredients, it’s getting [...]
5 Low-Calorie Pantry Staples to Have on Hand
The best tip I can offer any athlete on healthy eating is to always plan ahead. Having grocery items washed, chopped and already cooked allows for a week of clean [...]
How to Eat Healthy at a Chinese Restaurant (Dining In or Taking Out)
After a long day of class, practice and the gym, grabbing some take-out from the local Chinese restaurant is a fun and quick dinner option. However, although it's great for [...]