Nutrition
ATHLETES: HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR FRIDGE
Unbeknownst to most people apparently there is an optimal way to organize your fridge.
Nutrition
The #1 Mistake Injured Athletes Make
We’ve all been there, whether it’s a crash, sprain, strain or another ailment, we’ve all been injured. When athletes are sidelined from training they often make a huge mistake- they slash calories. “I’m not training so I don’t need to eat very much.” False. When you’re injured you don’t need Read more…
Testimonials
How to Boost Testosterone Naturally – Video by Sage Canaday
Mountain Ultra Trail runner (and 2:16 marathoner!) Sage Canaday is back with his latest video on testosterone. Check out his take on testosterone and practical tips that he uses in his training. You can follow Sage: YouTube – VO2 Max Productions Instagram – @sagecanaday Twitter – @sagecanaday You can also Read more…
ABTShe Series
Why ABT Tests Cortisol in All Female Athlete Panels
ABT SheConquers Series Training is a repetitive cycle of stress and recovery. When balanced, the cycle leads to cumulative performance gains. But, if the scale tilts too heavily to stress or recovery, optimal performance gains are not achievable. Prolonged excessive stress puts athletes at risk of a condition known as Read more…
Blood Monitoring
The importance of blood biomarker monitoring for athletes
Written by sports dietician Dina Griffin Blood biomarker testing is an inexpensive and simple method for assessing health and athletic performance status. Unfortunately, many athletes don’t know the reasons blood testing should be an essential part of their training plan. If you’ve been confused about this testing or want to Read more…
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Blood Pressure in Athletes and Runners
It has been well established in countless studies that moderate levels of routine aerobic exercise can help decrease blood pressure in populations with high or normal blood pressure.(1) The American Academy of Family Physicians cites the prevalence of hypertension in fit individual is about half of the general population, but adds that some Read more…
Blood Monitoring
Hemoglobin levels for runners
What is hemoglobin? Hemoglobin is a protein in the red blood cell that help transport oxygen. Many athletes, especially runners and other endurance athletes are concerned about their iron levels. This is because iron is a crucial component of hemoglobin. Anemia occurs when hemoglobin levels decrease below normal range, with the most common cause being Read more…