We’ve all heard it doesn’t exactly offer an athletic edge, but how bad is drinking alcohol for athletic training, performance, and recovery? Alcohol has different effects on men and women so after some general information, I also share sex-specific insights.
Sometimes taking a rest day is the toughest part of the week. It feels like everyone else is out training while you’re stuck at home twiddling your thumbs. It turns out that your recovery day is one of the most important days of the week and essential for health and Read more…
It’s not in your head Ladies, it’s not in your head- your physiology, training, and nutrition needs change throughout the month. It’s time to leverage this information to work smarter, not harder, for better results. The science related to training around the menstrual cycle is emerging, yet very exciting. Ending underrepresentation Read more…
You don’t have to skip your workout if you get your blood drawn. Have some food and a drink (not that kind of drink) and wait at least an hour before doing your workout.
Undeniably, adverse effects are associated with vitamin D deficiency that will affect athletic performance both directly and indirectly. Make sure you know your blood level before supplementing as blind supplementing can be dangerous and a waste of time
Vitamin B12 for athletes Vitamin B12 for athletes plays an important role in athletic performance. It’s a water-soluble vitamin that’s essential for red blood cell production, brain function and DNA synthesis. Low vitamin B12 can lead to anemia and cause a variety of symptoms, but most commonly athletes report feeling Read more…
Folate for athletes Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin (B9) that plays an important role in making DNA. It plays an important role in red blood cell production and tissue repair. Folate is especially important for athletes, who have a high red blood cell turnover rate due to the stresses Read more…
Magnesium from food sources Athlete commomly use magnesium supplements. It is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body and is necessary for over 300 metabolic reactions, yet athletes often fall short on this electrolyte and crucial micronutrient. Good food sources of magnesium include leafy greens (spinach, chard), legumes, Read more…
Technically, vitamin D is a hormone and found in a few foods, added to others, and made by the body when exposed to UV light. It’s easy not to get enough D and is one of the most common suboptimal nutrients in athletes. When looking for a vitamin D supplement, you’ll see a couple of options.
Collagen is the most prevalent protein in your body. It’s essential for providing structure to your skin, hair, nails and even helps your blood clot. In the past few years, collagen’s gained popularity showing up in everything from muffins to water (sister-in-law gave me collagen water at her house, who Read more…