Dairy Alternatives for High School and Youth Athletes
Sales of almond milk and other nuts, oat, and plant-based milks are trending up.
5 Things Sport Coaches Need to Know About Strength Training
The best outcomes for our athletes occurred when the sport coach and I were on the same page with respect to the role strength training should play for both the athlete and the program.
A Super Simple Way to Get Teens to Eat More Vegetables
American teens are shockingly bad at eating vegetables.
5 Drinks You Had No Idea Were As Bad As (or Worse Than) Soda
With its high calorie and sugar count—and totally vacant vitamin and nutrient content—soda is considered by many to be public health enemy No. 1. But even if you pitch all your [...]
11 Easy Tricks for Drinking More Water
Water is absolutely essential to good health and high performance.
9 Back to School Health and Wellness Tips
Summer is over, and now it is time to get back to school. However, preparing your kids for school involves more than buying a new backpack, shoes, or a uniform. [...]
How You Sleep, Eat and Hydrate Matters More Than Any Other Recovery Technique
Every athlete I train is looking for that edge that can put them over the top. Most young athletes believe that if they simply lift weights more often, they will [...]
5 Benefits of Coffee for Athletes
As an athlete, your fueling strategy probably involves three or four key beverages—water, milk, protein shakes and sports drinks like Gatorade. But research shows that a morning cup of coffee might [...]
6 Strategies To Help Youth Athletes Eat Better
Over the years, I've found that poor nutrition habits, often characterized by a failure to eat regularly, are one of the biggest barriers for kids in achieving their athletic potential. [...]
Should Youth Athletes Take Supplements?
Supplements represent a billion-dollar industry. But do they work? How effective are they? Who can and should take them? When it comes to your child, they must get the proper [...]