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Sports and Nutrition: Fueling Your Performance

Updated 1 July 2021 under Health Guides.

Just as a car runs best with a full tank of gas, your body needs the right kind of fuel from food in order to perform at its best. A […]

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How do you figure out how many calories you burn off with certain activities?

Updated 22 January 2014 under Ask Us.

Perhaps you’ve heard that you need to burn off more calories than you consume in a day in order to lose weight – but how do you know what activity […]

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Are energy bars good for you?

Updated 21 November 2013 under Ask Us.

Although energy bars vary in their nutritional content, most bars are pretty healthy. Energy bars have a combination of carbohydrates and protein in them, which make them a good snack […]

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How do I lose weight as soon as possible?

Updated 21 November 2013 under Ask Us.

Unfortunately there’s no magic bullet to lose weight – despite all of the ads in magazines that promise quick weight loss. Most of these fad diets are hard to stay […]

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Should I eat before I exercise?

Updated 24 January 2014 under Ask Us.

If you haven’t eaten for several hours, you should have a snack and water before you start working out. Try something with carbohydrates such as a granola bar, fruit, peanut […]

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What are the best exercises for weight loss?

Updated 18 March 2014 under Ask Us.

There’s no magic workout for weight loss, but cross training is a healthy plan. Cross training means balancing a variety of cardiovascular, muscle conditioning, and flexibility activities. This prevents boredom, […]

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What should I eat after a game/practice?

Updated 5 February 2014 under Ask Us.

After a game/practice you’ll need to replace the carbohydrate burned and the electrolytes lost. Electrolytes are found in nearly all foods, so you don’t need to buy a special drink. […]

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Should I carb-load before my games or competitions?

Updated 5 February 2014 under Ask Us.

When you are training or competing, your muscles need energy to perform. Glycogen, which is glucose stored in our muscles and liver, is the energy used by muscles. Every time […]

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