The rest of this summer, and the upcoming fall, are shaping up to be different than many of us had planned, but we can still prepare ourselves up for success. As both gyms and practice facilities gradually open, and as fall practices start, have you considered your nutrition plan? You should. In an … [Read more...]
Nutrition: In summer, fueling strategies critical for performance
With this current state of uncertainty, many athletes may be looking at a summer without their normal lacrosse camps or organized team practices and events. Adjusting to training without a team is a challenge all on its own, so let’s make things a little easier by at least ensuring that we’re … [Read more...]
Athletes need knowledge to navigate supplements
Nutrition supplements are a multi-billion dollar industry, which might seem less surprising once you know that more than 76 percent of all U.S. adults (more than 170 million people) take at least one. Last year, Americans spent more than $43 billion on supplements, with roughly $5.6 billion going … [Read more...]
Nutrition: Try more immune-boosting foods to protect yourself
It’s cold and flu season, and nobody has time to get sick, especially athletes. A rough cold or flu virus could take you out for a week or more, forcing you to miss offseason training, practices or games and making getting back into shape harder. To protect yourself this season, try incorporating … [Read more...]