Building endurance is a physical characteristic that is achieved by gradually exposing the body to intense efforts or long efforts of exertion. Progress is attained by slowly adding more distance, more reps, or decreasing the time it takes to complete a distance.

Having a foundational education in sports nutrition knowledge is so important to critically evaluate the information that is spread about food and nutrition. 

A group of researchers purchased 30 featured immune health supplements from Amazon.com and analyzed them. This is what they found.

Recent studies have shown that the health of our gut microbiome, which consists of trillions of bacteria living in our intestines, can have a profound impact on various aspects of our health, including our athletic performance.

The Deadlift is a common exercise used to develop lower body strength and power across multiple sports.

A recent study has the health and fitness industry questioning whether there is an upper limit to protein intake, particularly post-workout.

The college application process can be daunting even without considering the financial stress it can cause. Knowing where to source scholarship dollars can alleviate some of this pressure and get you started on the right foot.

Let’s start by giving a better understanding of muscle adaptation. Your muscles make changes when going through exercise.

Goal setting and vision boards are an integral part of the planning and motivation athletes need to perform at their best.

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In the world of sports, where milliseconds can make the difference between victory and defeat, athletes are constantly seeking ways to enhance their performance. One powerful tool that has gained popularity among elite athletes is time blocking. This strategic approach to managing time not only helps athletes optimize their training, but also contributes to their overall well-being and success.

The traditional beliefs around this topic propose that active cool-downs improve sports performance, reduce injuries, and clear lactic acid from the muscles, amongst other things. However, long-standing views are not always in line with scientific fact.

I recently recorded a podcast with my colleague debunking a lot of the information in the documentary, “The Game Changers.” As a registered dietitian, I find it’s my job to spread awareness about the importance of sports nutrition education for young athletes as they are extremely impressionable.

A sad, but prevalent observation made during my time in the college coaching world is a simple one: the coaches who took raw, talented athletes and turned them into reliable, high-level performers were not the ones who got the recognition.

I want to talk about an issue in youth training, from my perspective. Then, I want to talk about the elements that our year-long athletic development program includes and some insights as to why.

Nutrition Education from a Sports Dietitian Provides Significant Benefits for Division 1 Collegiate Athletes

On a losing streak? Consistently making big mistakes at practice or during games? Check out these 5 tips for overcoming defeat and getting your head back in the game.