Center for Young Women's HealthJust 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 … read more
Articles Tagged: sports nutrition
How do you figure out how many calories you burn off with certain activities?
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 … read more
Are energy bars good for you?
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 … read more
How do I lose weight as soon as possible?
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 … read more
Should I eat before I exercise?
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 … read more
What are the best exercises for weight loss?
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, … read more
What should I eat after a game/practice?
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. … read more
Should I carb-load before my games or competitions?
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 … read more