Body composition, weight, bodyweight, racing weight. Do any of these words sound like alarm bells to you? What about bone density, bone mineral density, T-score or Z-score? Slightly less alarming or do you still feel the cortisol surge? What if I said osteoporosis, inflammation, visceral fat and metabolic syndrome? Now what do you feel? Racing… Read More >>>
Archives for June 2024
Athlete Hydration: “Where’s Your Water?”
Athlete hydration was top of mind as I left USRowing Youth National Championships in Sarasota, Fla., last weekend. At 5:30pm on Saturday—Day 3 of the four-day event—the outdoor digital thermometer at the race venue’s entrance read 91 degrees. Hot! Hot for spectating and certainly hot for racing, particularly at a venue with no shade. Earlier… Read More >>>
Why Micronutrients Need A Better Seat at the Table
Nutrients give us life! Macronutrients include proteins, fats and carbohydrates, and serve as the body’s main source of energy. Micronutrients include vitamins and minerals and support the body’s energy metabolism. They help us transform what we ingest through food into what feeds our actual cells and gives us the ability to function (Huskisson et al.,… Read More >>>
Creatine: Foundational for the Body. Plus, Benefits for the Brain?
Creatine is widely accepted as one of the most efficacious, safe, popular and cost-effective ways to boost athletic performance. A 2017 review by the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) named creatine monohydrate the most effective dietary supplement available to athletes aiming to improve high-intensity exercise capacity and lean body mass while training (Kreider et… Read More >>>
