Protein is having a moment in health, wellness and performance-based spheres. Debate about protein quality, quantity and timing is thriving with many leading voices in nutrition science and longevity in favor of consuming amounts higher than the recommended daily allowance (RDA) (and with the science to back them). Separately, research and conversation about the benefits… Read More >>>
Calories, Coaching and Shifting Your Mindset
“For far too long, women have been pressured to cut calories, exercise solely for weight loss, and prioritize being smaller at any cost. This harmful narrative has led to widespread energy deficits among women… It’s time to shift the goal from smaller to stronger.” Mindbodygreen, a comprehensive health and wellness platform, posted this message on… Read More >>>
Olympic Trials, Circadian Rhythms, and Applying the Science to You
When I hear Circadian Rhythms, I think about patterns, cycles and the 24-hour clock. Then I think about life and a mental tug-of-war usually ensues. Last week, the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in swimming wrapped up in what was a landmark event for the sport and arguably amateur athletics as a whole. The Trials… Read More >>>
Can DEXA Change the Conversation about Bodyweight in Collegiate Athletics?
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 >>>
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 >>>
