Shifting From Athlete to Active Adult
If you’re a former high school or college athlete no longer feeling the intensity of competition, you have to learn new ways to exercise and stay fit. Experts say the biggest hurdle is often a mental...
View Article6 Do’s and Don’ts for Athletes Losing Weight
Contributor: Kylene Guerra, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Athletes searching for a performance edge often attempt to lose weight with the hope that their newfound body composition will improve their strength and...
View ArticleSports Beat: Is Your Heart Murmur Serious?
It’s your physical and your doctor is coming at you with a cold stethoscope, ready to listen to your heart. But what does your heart have to say? Potentially, a lot. Comprised of four chambers and...
View ArticleChest Pain in Young Athletes: When You Should Be Concerned
You’re young. You’re an athlete. So why does your chest hurt? After all, don’t heart problems strike older, less active people? Most of the time, that’s true. But no one is immune to heart problems,...
View ArticleHow to Make Healthier Lunches for Your Young Athlete
Contributor: Katherine Patton, MEd, RD, CSSD, LD Lunch is a vital meal for athletic children because it’s often the last meal they have before an after-school practice and will affect their energy and...
View ArticleYes, You Can Be a Vegetarian and an Athlete, Too
Contributor: Katherine Patton, MEd, RD, CSSD, LD There is no question that you can be a vegetarian and an athlete. This fact has been supported by a number of organizations, including the Academy of...
View ArticleEnergy Gels: How They Can Help You Fuel a Long Workout
If you are a long-distance runner, cyclist or any kind of endurance athlete, you may heard about energy gels or considered adding them to your nutrition strategy. What are these products and what’s the...
View ArticleWhy Extra Protein for Your Child Is Unnecessary – and Possibly Dangerous
Protein is your body’s main building block. It helps form muscle, produce hormones, strengthen skin and bones, and transport nutrients. It’s so important, you might think more protein equals a stronger...
View ArticleLooking to Spice Up Your Workout? 4 Fitness Trends to Try
Every year, there are new fitness trends to get excited about. Some are fads that only ignite interest for a short time before fading into obscurity. Others, like dance aerobics, stand the test of...
View ArticleHow Small, Frequent Meals Can Help Athletes Keep Energy High
Contributor: Katherine Patton, MEd, RD, CSSD, LD As an athlete, it is important to keep energy levels high. You can achieve this with the aid of smaller, more frequent meals in your day-to-day meal...
View Article7 Sunscreen Tips — Especially for Outdoor + Sports Lovers
Are you someone who loves to walk or jog in a park or play sports all summer, out on a field? If you need to be out in the sun, losing time doing what you enjoy, it’s easy to use some sunscreen as an...
View ArticleAthletes With Enlarged Hearts: Is It Harmless or Serious?
When you train your biceps, quadriceps or other muscle groups repeatedly over time, your muscles grow stronger, bigger and better equipped to deal with stress put on them. Something similar happens...
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