Carbohydrate periodization and timely restriction in endurance athletes
Carbohydrate periodization can be very beneficial in endurance athletes. The timing and application needs to be done properly though.
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Alcohol and its impact on your health goals
Alcohol is a part of many social settings and regularly abound. Just because it’s common doesn’t mean it isn’t without negative effects.
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Your vitamin D levels could be impacted by your weight
Vitamin D provides a lot of great benefits for the body. How much someone weighs could impact the body’s ability to absorb it though.
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Faster weight loss is linked to greater injury risk
Weight loss is a main goal for many. Unfortunately it’s typically wanted quickly and the faster weight is lost, the greater the negatives.
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Training in the heat recommendations from the Olympic Committee
Training in the heat is very common practice but safety needs to be kept in mind and the Olympic Committee has updated recommendations.
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Fiber is great but caution around physical activity
Fiber has a lot of gut health benefits but when having fiber needs to be kept in mind to avoid problems during physical activity.
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How your glycogen level and hydration are linked
Glycogen level is a measure your body’s stored carbs. Glycogen can cause your body to hold water along with it impacting hydration.
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Add some avocado to your life
Avocados are a great source of a variety of nutrients. There can be confusion about high fat foods but you can rest assured about avocados!
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Dental health impact of energy drinks and sports drinks
Dental health may not come to mind first when thinking of performance but an unexpected procedure can have a big impact on a game/tournament.
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ACL recovery and injury prevention things to keep in mind
ACL recovery can be a long process. There are things that can be done though to help speed that up and decrease risk of injuring your ACL.