Types of Yogurt: What’s New and What’s Best for Athletes
4 new types of yogurt Step aside Greek yogurt, make way for three new types of yogurts making their way onto our grocery shelves. Have you ever looked...
6 Vitamins and Minerals Every Athlete Needs to Know
A lot of our sports nutrition articles surface around the importance of carbs, protein and fat, and how to balance meals accordingly. Paying attention...
The Line Between Health and Obsession: Muscle Dysmorphia?
There's a line between health and obsession that some athletes come dangerously close to crossing. "Demand perfection" and "Do you think your competition is resting?" are two popular training statements [...]
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 [...]
Kait’s Meal of the Month: Cremini Mushroom and Spinach Crustless Quiche
Editor's Note: Tired of hearing why it's important to eat healthy and what your diet should consist of? If you're a STACK reader, you know by now that certain foods [...]
Don't Get Sidelined by a Cold: Tips for Boosting Immunity in Athletes
It's well known that regular exercise is a great immunity booster, so athletes who go way beyond regular exercise—into the realm of daily 6 a.m. practices, games and weight room [...]
Become a Better Athlete Through Modeling
Is it possible to love every single aspect of your sport? Before you answer, consider every detail, especially what you're not good at. No athlete likes it when his or [...]
Foods to Boost Your Immune System
It's frustrating to train for a big race or make it past the first round of the playoffs, then suddenly become ill. Athletes are at high risk for colds and [...]
The Incredible Journey of Amputee Triathlete Sarah Reinertsen
STACK had the privilege of spending a day with world-renowned triathlete Sarah Reinertsen in her home town of San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Sarah was born with a condition called proximal [...]
How a Vegetarian Diet Can Improve Your Performance
Many athletes turn to a plant-based diet to decrease their risk of chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes and heart problems. Some professional athletes have found that, when done correctly, a [...]