Tag: runner
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Hydration for Youth Athletes
Written by Regin Smith With the summer months upon us, hydration is more important than ever. It is especially important for our youth athletes going into summer sports to stay hydrated on a daily basis. Hydration plays a critical role in youth athletes’ performance and safety, along with learning and setting yourself up for a…
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Becoming an Athlete Post Bariatric Surgery
Emily Fultz, MS, RD, LDN Exercise and nutrition play a big part in the life of an individual who recently had bariatric surgery. The super inspiring part is that many people are getting into competitive sports after surgery. Unfortunately there is not too much research out there yet about a sports nutrition diet for post…
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Benefits of Sports Nutrition
Do you feel tired, sore, lightheaded, or even unmotivated while working out? Have you hit a plateau when it comes to the amount of weight you can lift or how fast you can run? Does your weight fluctuate or drop quickly during the sports season? Do you find yourself not losing fat or not gaining…
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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…