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 >>>
Injury
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 >>>
Essential and Branched-chain Amino Acids: Is One Option “Better?”
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) include leucine, isoleucine and valine—three of nine essential amino acids (EAAs) that the body cannot make on its own. Historically, BCAA supplements were held in high regard for their perceived impact on athletic performance. In recent years, BCAAs have come under fire for having little or no effect on aspects important… Read More >>>
2022 World Rowing Championships: Let’s Do This!
Dear friends and family, Next month I’ll be leaving for Europe to compete in the lightweight women’s quad (LW4x) as part of Team USA in what will be my THIRD (!!) Senior World Championship. As someone who got her start in rowing by walking onto Lehigh University’s Club Crew Team, it’s an honor and privilege… Read More >>>
Navigating Injury Like a Champ
The last thing I thought I’d be writing about from training camp in Austin is injury. I have plenty of ammo for writing on injury—stories about how they’ve wrecked me emotionally and things I’ve learned in the process; practical advice on recovery and the do’s and don’ts of getting back on your feet—and younger athletes… Read More >>>
