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What to Eat Before a Workout: High School Athlete Guide to Fueling
Most high school athletes know they should eat before training. The problem is they don’t know when — or what actually happens when they get

How Athletes Should Eat During Travel, Hotels & Long Tournaments
Long tournaments are usually associated with travel days and hotel stays, which makes it difficult for athletes to eat properly. The fact is, for any

What Electrolytes Do: The Hidden Power Behind Performance Nutrition
Most athletes think of hydration as just “drinking more water.” However, what separates good athletes from great ones is understanding what electrolytes do and how they

The Breakfast Dilemma: Should You Eat Breakfast Before or After a Workout?
IntroductionHey there, young athletes, parents, and coaches! The age-old question, “Should you eat breakfast before or after a workout?” has been on many minds. A

Pre-Workout Nutrition, Part III: Is it Necessary?
The pre-workout window has traditionally been viewed as the 4 hours before training and competition and serves to: Prevent or delay fatigue, Improve performance, Setup

Pre-Workout Nutrition, Part II: Carbohydrate Loading
Beginning a key training session or competition with sufficient carbohydrate stores is important for preventing fatigue and impairments in cognitive function. Many athletes have heard

Pre-Workout Nutrition: Part I
Pre-workout or pre-game nutrition, in the days and hours prior, serves to: Support performance by providing sustained energy, Maintain an optimal hydration status, Prevent muscle
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