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Caffeine and Athletes
Athletes turn to caffeine to help them get through a tough workout, but as with any good thing, too much can be problematic for performance.
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The Iron-Exercise Connection for Athletes
Iron is important for athletes due to the high work demands on their muscles during training. Yet, many struggle with good iron status.
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Athlete Diet Breaks
If you have clients who are following a rigid athlete diet, tell them that letting off the gas for a short time may do their bodies good.
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Carbs for Athletes
It’s been assumed that an athlete’s calorie intake affects the risk for RED-S, but the amount of carbs for athletes may be a greater concern.
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Training for Everyday Athletes
Strength, speed, agility and power are vital to helping clients excel like everyday athletes in their performance and in daily life.
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Caffeine for Endurance Performance
Caffeine has long been used by athletes, and now we have a better idea of the benefits of caffeine for endurance performance.
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The Value of Athlete Well-Being
Athletes aren’t only focused on sports. Today’s international athletes see the value in athlete well-being as well as optimal performance.
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Female Athletes, Hormones and Training Adaptations
Scientists observed a different response pattern among female athletes who are naturally cycling and those on contraceptives.
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Health Education for Former Elite Athletes
Providing health education about the benefits of exercise, good eating habits and other “well-living” parameters can help former athletes.
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Sports and Mental Health Challenges
A statement issued by the American College of Sports Medicine notes key challenges related to sports and mental health.
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Atrial Fibrillation in Athletes
For athletes, the risk of experiencing irregular heart rhythms, known as atrial fibrillation, is 2.5 times higher than it is for nonathletes.
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Iron Levels for Athletic Performance
Endurance athletes with naturally higher iron levels may enjoy a competitive advantage because of the boost to their oxygen capacity.
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New Risks of Steroids
Researchers revealed more risks of steroids, finding that using anabolic androgenic steroid over time accelerates brain aging.
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Is Breakfast Important for Athletes?
Is breakfast important for athletic performance? Even if you plan on exercising later, it can be important not to skimp on a morning meal.
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Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport
Relative energy deficiency in sport is a term describing a mismatch between calorie intake by athletes and what they expend training.
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Keto Diet for Athletes
To suss out the keto diet for athletes, researchers reviewed a studies involving endurance athletes from various disciplines.
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Complex Training Workout for Athletes
To make the most of athletic training, take a look at complex training, which combines strength training with plyometric drills.
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The Benefits of Pilates for Athletes
Studies have examined the many qualitative benefits of Pilates practice. How do these benefits come into play with Pilates for athletes?
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Concussion Recovery in Young Athletes
Research shares important information about mental health and concussion recovery in young athletes using assessments and interventions.
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Sports Drink Color Affects Performance
Turns out that even the color of sports drinks may enhance feelings of refreshment and revival, increasing exercise performance.
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