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 >>>
On the Water
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 >>>
San Diego Crew Classic and Women in Sport
I set out to share my favorite pics and video from the San Diego Crew Classic on Instagram. The post quickly progressed into a short exposition with a clear place here on the blog! Check out my reflections and please share your feedback. There is strength in solidarity and I would love to hear your… Read More >>>
Coastal Rowing from the Desk of a Flatwater World Champion
“Sam!” I called to an old friend I spotted on the riverbank at Head of the Charles. Someone who brought me back to when we were both baby scullers on Boathouse Row circa 2007. I hadn’t seen him in 10 years—maybe more—and within minutes, it was like no time had passed. That’s one thing I… Read More >>>
