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Game Plan: Strategies for Fueling Up
Knowing what kind of nutrients to eat is one thing; incorporating them into an already hectic and over-scheduled athlete’s life is another. Athletes who receive nutrition education make better choices,
Fat Intake & Utilization for Exercise
Along with carbohydrates, fat is a vital energy source, even when the body is at rest. As intensity changes during the course of the exercise, so does the body’s preferred
Food Fast vs. Fast Food: Surviving Pit Stops
Travel is a part of every athlete’s life. It can be tremendously difficult to maintain a healthy diet on the road where there is much less control over food choices.
Eating Disorders in Athletes
An alarming number of athletes suffer from eating disorders. Though it is difficult to quantify because so many choose not to seek treatment, it is estimated that one-third of female
Protein for Peak Performance
/h2> Building Blocks Protein plays numerous roles in the athlete’s body but unlike carbohydrates and fat, protein is not a primary energy source. Protein’s job is to build and maintain
5 Personal Training Business Models to Grow a Thriving Fitness Business
Your personal training business model outlines how you will offer your services and what you will charge in return for the help you offer. 1. Private In-Person Training Private training
Farm Boy Fitness | Going Back to Strength Training Basics
When I was in high school, at the end of every wrestling season, NJ would compete against PA in the annual NJ/PA All-Star Wrestling Match. I saw PA winning ALL
Bulking Up and Leaning Out: Methods for Effective Weight Loss and Gain
Many athletes possess a desire to alter their weight. Football linebackers may want to gain muscle for the upcoming season, while wrestlers may look to drop weight for next week’s
How To Start Eating Less Sugar
While sugars are not harmful to our bodies, our bodies don’t actually need sugars to function properly. Added sugars — the kind of sugars that are not found naturally in
The Healing Process | Injury Knowledge for Trainers & Coaches
A fitness professional should have a clear understanding of the healing process to help prevent their client or athlete from hindering the healing process, and thus, delaying their return to
What to do in an Emergency! Injury Assessment Procedures for Trainers & Coaches
When one of your clients or athletes experiences an injury or medical emergency—in your own gym or out in public—what can you do to help? Calling 911 is a great
Drink Up: Why Athletes MUST Stay Hydrated
Why Is Hydration So Important? Staying hydrated and proper fluid choices are just as important to the athlete’s diet as food. Dehydration can impair function, negatively affect performances and in
