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How to Fuel Your Body for Fall and Winter Training

Blog Club Sports Health & Fitness High School Baseball/Softball Multi-Sport News Product Reviews/Top Ten Lists/Resources/Tips November 12, 2024 0

Training during the fall and leading to the colder winter months differs from the warmer weather season. Despite not being as hot, athletes still need to focus on staying hydrated before, during, and after workouts. Eating right to fuel the body is equally important. Whether you’re training for cross... Read more

Candy as Fuel: Top 10 Treats for High School Athletes

Blog News Product Reviews/Top Ten Lists/Resources/Tips StaffPicks October 31, 2024 0

How Halloween Sweets Power Your Game and The Best Options For Athletes High schoolers have to admit that Halloween at its very least has one big pro: the candy. With all the options For athletes—especially those with a sweet tooth— candy might seem like the perfect quick fuel. But... Read more

How To Prepare For Summer Tournaments and Competitions

Blog Club Sports Health & Fitness News NewsTicker July 17, 2024 0

Summer is an exciting time for youth athletes, especially those who plan to participate in summer tournaments and competitions. While some might use the summer to focus on recovery or enjoy summer sports recreationally in a lighthearted way, those who have events lined up need to keep their game... Read more

How to Keep Fuel in Your Tank to Perform At Your Best!

Track & Field, Anchored by Youth Runner March 2, 2020 0

Keeping Fuel in Your Tank. Learn how to fuel to perform at your best! “Coach Sarah said that this was my year to be the leader on the cross-country team!” Reese exclaims. “And if I just gave it my all, we’d be the first girls’ team at our high... Read more

Good Eats: Sports Diet and Exercise

LEVELUP INSIDERS Track & Field, Anchored by Youth Runner December 10, 2019 0

Determining meals before and after exercise Before or after exercising, think twice about what you put in your body. Depending on your workout and intensity level, different exercises require varying methods of refueling. Roberta Anding, registered dietitian, sports dietitian and assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Baylor College of... Read more

Can Eating Habits be Affected by Sleep?

LEVELUP INSIDERS January 4, 2019 0

Sleep is a crucial part of helping an athlete perform his or her best, wouldn’t you agree? Getting adequate sleep can lead to improvements in speed, accuracy, energy levels, alertness and mood. It can also help you have faster reaction times. If you’re not getting enough sleep, you increase... Read more

Health Advantages and Disadvantages of Milk

LEVELUP INSIDERS August 7, 2017 0

When it comes to milk beverages, the choices are more plentiful than ever. Whether you have allergies, intolerances or simply a desire for variety, there’s bound to be a milk product that meets your needs. Each type of milk has its advantages and disadvantages, depending on your health, eating habits... Read more

How To Stay Hydrated-Help for Dehydration

LEVELUP INSIDERS July 19, 2017 0

How do you Stay Hydrated? Rehydration is even more essential when summer temps soar. Summer break means summer practices under that hot summer sun. Dehydration is a big risk due to these warm weather conditions combined with weekend tournaments or double day workouts. Being dehydrated can result in up... Read more

Fueling Up: 6 Strategies to Proper Nutrition

Health & Fitness LEVELUP INSIDERS November 4, 2015 0

Training Time: Six strategies to proper nutrition for the high-performing athlete. Do you know what types of things athletes have to do to improve their health, body composition and performance? As a Precision Nutrition Master Level 2 coach I get the most up to date, scientific based researched and... Read more

Recovery Meal: Eat Like A Champ!

Health & Fitness LEVELUP INSIDERS October 9, 2015 0

Lunchtime is a crucial time for athletes to eat well. It will help serve as a recovery meal if you had a morning workout. It will contribute to the fuel and fluids your body needs for a great afternoon or evening practice. So, how does one eat like a champ?... Read more