Dodging Dehydration
Don’t be the person who tries to push through dehydration. “Don’t be the tough guy,” says Allison Maurer, sports nutritionist at the University of Tennessee. “Just take a step back [...]
Interview With Kara Goucher
Editor's note: Kara Goucher inspired this writer to train for the Chicago Marathon. Kara Goucher knows what it takes to go long and stay strong. Her third-place finishes in [...]
Recovery With Olympian Melanie Roach
Sure, you go hard in the weight room, but what about when you step outside? Do you feel energized? Or do you constantly feel fatigued? You can’t expect results from [...]
Energy Gels
Need a boost during your long workout? Sugar-packed candy won't do the trick, but energy gels and other chewable carbohydrate sources are perfect options. Both are portable and easily digestible. [...]
All-Day Hydration Game Plan
Being prepared for practices and games means more than just being dressed and on time. Proper hydration is also key, and you should start doing it the moment you wake [...]
Refueling with Protein Bars
Shifting from training to recovery mode? If you can’t grab a meal right away, grab a protein bar. They are convenient tools for repairing, rebuilding and refueling your body. When [...]
Five Best Energy Bars
Hitting the gym? You need a bar other than the one you’ll be pushing. Besides being convenient and portable, energy bars have essential nutrients that give your muscle cells fuel [...]
Portable Pre- and Post-activity Meals
Pre-activity Three hours before The biggest misconception about pre-activity fueling is that you shouldn’t eat, but you’ll actually compromise your performance by not fueling up, Liz Applegate says. She recommends [...]
Summer training gear
Everything you need to stay comfortable, protected, fueled, fresh and ready for your summer of intense training, competition and hard work. It’s go-time. Mind-Bottling For every pound lost during exercise, [...]
Top Protein Bars
By Sarah Gearhart There’s no better time to fuel your body properly than right after a hardcore practice. Your muscles need carbs and protein post-workout to enhance protein synthesis, which [...]