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3 Keys to Successful Off-Season Training
The end of the school year marks the start of a short, but very important, 12-week training period for area athletes. During this short training block,...
How to Stay Hydrated When It’s Hot and Humid
Keeping yourself hydrated is especially important when temperatures and humidity are sky high. Your athletic performance begins to be affected at 1 to 2 percent dehydration—i.e., the loss of 1 [...]
12 Must-Know Hydration Rules for Athletes
Practice sessions for fall sports begin soon, right smack in the middle of the summer heat. Aside from preparing for the upcoming season and the opponents who come with it, [...]
Ask the Experts: Am I Drinking Too Much Water?
Q: I feel like water is sloshing around in my stomach when I run. Am I drinking too much? Ugh! Nothing will bring your morning 5-miler to an end [...]
How to Schedule Your Hydration
As the warmer weather of the spring approaches, so does outdoor activity. Rising temperatures are a pleasant break from the long winter; however, be mindful that you have to hydrate, [...]
Iodine: An Overlooked Essential Mineral for Female Athletes
Calcium, iron and zinc get the most recognition as vitamins and minerals necessary for female athletes to include in their diets. However, don't overlook iodine. It is equally essential. What [...]
Important Healthy Eating Tips
Healthy eating allows athletes to train longer at a higher intensity, promote recovery, delay fatigue and increase their level of concentration. So it's critical that athletes become regimented on what [...]
Talking Water: Facts and Tips on Staying Hydrated
Did you know that the human body consists of 60 to 70 percent water? Our water levels affect everything from energy level to temperature regulation to muscle mass. Unfortunately, the [...]
Make Smart Decisions for Your Pre-Game Meal
What you eat plays a significant role in your ability to achieve your athletic goals. You can control what you put in your body. But many athletes are not fully [...]
Hydration Facts Athletes Need to Know
If you want to play your best and get the most out of your workouts, you must be sufficiently hydrated. If you ignore your hydration needs, your performance will suffer [...]
