Sep
27
2018
Are you a parent of a teenage athlete who wants your child to become faster and stronger but not at the expense of their health?
Sports nutrition supplements are usually the first go-to to reach these goals.
There are key factors...
Sep
16
2018
The sports nutrition you give your body before a game or competition can make a big difference in your performance!
Being a student athlete is hard work - you have to balance school, practice, games and maybe even a job....
Jun
30
2017
Have you considered what your sweat rate is, and how it can easily cause dehydration?
You don't have to stand outside long to know that summer is in full-swing. It's this time of year that I ask myself why I...
May
22
2017
I have been playing sports since the age of four; being an athlete has always taken up a large portion of my identity. I remember growing up wanting to be a professional soccer player like Mia Hamm. In my room,...
May
02
2017
Because I am a woman of my word, today I write to you (on a much more scientific level) about the effects of low-carbohydrate diets in athletes. You know from last week's several paragraph rant that the high-fat/low-carb diet...
Apr
25
2017
As an endurance athlete and Exercise Science major, I started hearing quite a bit about this high-fat, low-carb diet within the past few years. The theory behind it is strong: eat as little carbs as possible (less than 50 grams...
Jun
30
2015
In case you haven't noticed, it's hot, so proper hydration is a must!
Summer weather is officially here in South Carolina! By summer weather, I mean humidity. Gone are the days of being able to walk outside and not worry...
Jan
24
2015
Want a strong, nice looking butt? Who doesn't?!
Plyometrics training is nothing new and has been used for decades in the sports training world. However, it is just coming to light in the world of armature athletes and everyday gym...
Jan
16
2015
Myth #1: “I thought I was only supposed to lift heavy for 1-2 reps?”
Truth: More repetitions with lighter weights can build muscle as well as heavier weights; assuming they are done to the point of fatigue. Fatigue is the...
Nov
06
2014
Have you ever heard the old adage that you can’t out train a bad diet? When it comes to fitness, reaching your goals is about 10% the time you spend in the gym and 90% the time you spend...