Tag: ncaa
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Weight Loss ≠ Increased Performance
Written by Michael Reavis Jr. MS, RD, LDN Summertime for athletes comes with goal setting, possibly some relaxation, and maybe even increased training without competition. Many athletes have summer leagues or summer training but nothing compared to the regular season. During summer, some athletes may have been encouraged by their coaches to lose weight in…
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Creatine for Athletes
Written by Jennifer Tanzi and Brooke Sadler | Reviewed by Emily Fultz, Dietitian What is Creatine? Creatine is a substance that is predominantly located within muscle cells. Your body has the capability to produce it through amino acids, but you can also acquire it through food. Dietary sources of creatine include red meat, chicken, pork,…
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Athletes and Supplements
Some common questions that I hear are “what protein supplement is the best?” and “which pre–workout should I choose? My response – “Well, first let’s talk about your diet.” This is an important question to ask, because yes – taking supplements may be beneficial for some people, but taking them will not counter the negative…